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<h1>Success stories</h1>

<p>​Read a recent search project below with our Principal Recruitment Consultant &ndash; Celia Harker.</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal" align="start"><span style="color: #2dc26b;">The challenge</span></h3>
<p align="start">Our client, a specialist surveying practice, had recently promoted their Head of Building Surveying to Managing Director, hence leaving quite a significant void in the team. &nbsp;</p>
<p align="start">They needed to find someone with high-end residential experience, within a highly candidate-short market. On top of this, they needed a candidate who had the potential to grow and develop the wider business, specifically internal and external clients.&nbsp;</p>
<p align="start">Due to the seniority of the role, they also needed the successful incumbent to have a degree of team/ junior management experience. For all these reasons, the client had limited access to applicable candidates.&nbsp;</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal" align="start"><span style="color: #2dc26b;">The solution</span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="start">​Within this candidate short market, Celia utilised her wide and established network, existing relationships, referrals, and an in-depth market map of potential candidates.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p align="start">Celia was sympathetic to the challenges that her client faced and came up with a short list of high-quality candidates, all of whom fitted the wide skill set and requirements given by the client.&nbsp;</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal" align="start"><span style="color: #2dc26b;">​The results&nbsp;</span></h3>
<p align="start">Celia was able to find an outstanding candidate that has now successfully joined the business and hit the ground running.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p align="start">They have already contributed to growth within the business growing the wider building surveying offering and has hopes to add 4 more employees to their team as 2023 progresses.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p align="start"><span style="color: #2dc26b;">Looking to hire?</span> Get in touch via the form below.​</p>

How to hire... A Head of Building Surveying

<p>​Read a recent search project below with our Principal Recruitment Consultant &ndash; Jake McMonagle.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #2dc26b;">The challenge</span></h3>
<p>Our client develops homes in thriving mixed-use communities. The group will always have a primary focus on building affordable tenures &ndash; this is owed to the 19th century entrepreneur who gifted his fortune to building affordable housing across major cities in the UK &ndash; and our client enables the business to develop both mixed sustainable communities and recycle profits from private sales back into building and maintaining affordable homes.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="start">To continue their efforts to maintain its legacy, they were seeking three new land managers as part of their growth strategy to source further development opportunities and strengthen their territories of operation.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="start">Our client is known as a dependable partner in the market which is reflected in the people they hire. It was important to source the right candidates for all three roles.</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal" align="start"><span style="color: #2dc26b;">The solution</span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="start">Jake McMonagle, Principal Consultant within the Land, Development and Construction division at deverellsmith, supported our client over a 2 month period to help build the land function and drive growth within the business.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="start">Through his extensive industry network and effort to build relevant relationships, he was able to produce a high-quality candidate shortlist. Each candidate met the profile requirements whether they had the right qualifications, skills or attributes to thrive in the role.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="start">The hiring procedure was smooth and efficient; the interview process consisted of two stages, the initial being virtual and the final face-to-face. This enabled the candidates to move at pace and stay highly engaged with the business.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="start">Due to Jake&rsquo;s thorough screening process, the hiring manager was only required to interview 10 candidates.</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal" align="start"><span style="color: #2dc26b;">The results</span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="start">All three candidates have remained in their roles and passed probation. The position which was initially a FTC had been extended from the initial 6 month post to an additional 9 months.</p>
<p align="start"><span style="color: #2dc26b;">Looking to hire?</span> Get in touch via the form below</p>

How to hire... 3 Land Managers to drive a growth strategy

<p>Read a recent search project below with our Business Manager &ndash; Leasehold.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This global leader in commercial real estate services and investment was looking to hire a brand-new Director of mixed-use properties and partnered with Will Kirby &ndash; Business Manager of Leasehold at deverellsmith. As this was a new position that no one else had previously held, the challenge lied with finding a candidate with the right combination of skills and experience for the position. Because of the specific skillset and new requirements, the candidate pool was smaller compared to a more established role.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The businesses needed a candidate that had previous experience in mobilising mixed-use developments, whilst also having experience consulting on all sites set up within this sector.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Passionate about people and property, Will Kirby has built a career within residential Block Management at deverellsmith focusing primarily on the London market and the Home Counties. Will has experience in placing individuals at all levels from block manager to director however more recently has been involved in the introduction of managing agents to their potential clients being developers and freeholders. &nbsp;</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #2dc26b;">The project solution</span></h3>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><strong>Exceptional knowledge of client&rsquo;s needs:</strong>&nbsp;As an experienced and intuitive recruiter, Will possessed the ability to understand his clients on a profound level. Working closely with them, he developed a deep understanding of their company culture, values, and long-term goals. This allowed him to pinpoint precisely what his clients were seeking in a candidate, beyond the standard job requirements and identify candidates who not only possessed the necessary skills, but also aligned with the company&rsquo;s vision.</p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><strong>Established network of senior mixed-use professionals:</strong>&nbsp;Will&rsquo;s most powerful tool was his well-established network within the industry, which he has built over the 7 years of working at deverellsmith. This gave him access to a vast pool of talented candidates. Leveraging his network, he had 3 top candidates that instantly came to mind that would be a great fit for the role and the business which he sent forward to be interviewed.</p>
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<h3 class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #2dc26b;">The result</span></h3>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst">100% shortlist to interview rate.</p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">6-week turnaround from vacancy to hire.</p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast">The new Director has since joined the company and has already decreased the workload of the team to help the business deliver their clients the best possible service.</p>
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How to hire: A Director of Mixed-use Properties

<p>​Read a recent search project below with our Principal Consultant, Build to Rent - Wes Beckenham.</p>
<p>As a prominent and forward-thinking Build to Rent (BTR) operator, UNCLE has established itself as a leading provider of highly functional rental apartments tailored to meet the diverse needs of its residents. One of the early pioneers of the BTR movement in London, their mission lies in revolutionising the conventional notions associated with being a landlord, ensuring their residents feel listened to.</p>
<p align="start">In a move to elevate its operational excellence, the company needed to fill a unique position &ndash; that of a live-in Resident Manager couple role. Seeking a duo to embrace this opportunity, they needed a couple who would not only reside within their building but also have the skills to thrive in this multifaceted role. The role required a range of responsibilities including property management, leasing management, community management and team management. Because of the unique nature of the role, trying to find candidates that possessed enough of the transferable skills needed proved difficult, as well as candidates that were willing to move to the up-and-coming area within London.</p>
<p align="start">An experienced Property Recruitment Specialist, Wes Beckenham has 6 years of experience recruiting into Property Management, across both Leasehold Management and Build to Rent spaces. Enthusiastic about helping candidates progress their careers, and often helps off-sector candidates move their long-term experience from within different sectors into Property Management. Wes is happiest when his work leads to candidates moving into positions that they would have otherwise not applied to without his advice and knowledge of the sector.  &nbsp;</p>
<h3 align="start"><span style="color: #2dc26b;">The project solution</span></h3>
<p align="start"><strong>Established trust between the business and candidates:&nbsp;</strong>As an experienced recruitment consultant, Wes was able to build trust with both the business and candidates through his existing in-depth knowledge of the role and property sector. His comprehensive understanding of the specific demands of the position through relationship building with UNCLE, allowed him to pinpoint couples whose skill sets seamlessly aligned with the essential requirements of the role, while also fitting with the culture of the business.</p>
<p align="start">He understood that what held greater significance for the company was for the selected couple to possess a proven track record of working well together, rather than having experience within the property industry.</p>
<p align="start">This was especially vital with such a unique role at hand, and with this insight into both the industry and job role, the candidates were able to make an informed decision that was right for them increasing the likely hood of success within the business.</p>
<p align="start"><strong>Expert use of market mapping within Build to Rent:&nbsp;</strong>Wes utilised his extensive network of professionals within the property industry to start mapping candidates with relevant experience. He went further by also looking for CVs within industries outside the property industry that would produce candidates with the transferable skills to work and manage a BTR property such as hospitality and leisure. His focus honed in on CVs that belonged to couples aspiring to both live and work together. This led him to engage with most such individuals across the UK. &nbsp;</p>
<p align="start"><strong>The results</strong></p>
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<p>80% shortlist to interview rate.</p>
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<p>The couple has since started within their position, and in a short time have been promoted from Resident Managers to Mobilisation Managers.</p>
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<h3 align="start"><span style="color: #2dc26b;">Candidate testimonial</span></h3>
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<p align="start"><strong><em>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s not an exaggeration to say&nbsp;Wes&nbsp;Beckenham changed our lives.&nbsp;</em></strong></p>
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<p align="start"><em>We&rsquo;re unusual in the employment market anyway as a married couple that enjoys working together and we&rsquo;d found it hard to spot an opportunity for us that represented an ambitious career - short of a domestic household or a beach-side Hotel in Devon, it was fair to say we really struggled to find our next role.&nbsp;</em></p>
<p align="start"><em>When&nbsp;Wes&nbsp;first connected with us, we&rsquo;d actually already spoken to one specific recruiter about the role he was presenting, but it didn&rsquo;t feel like us, so we didn&rsquo;t ask to be put forward.&nbsp;</em></p>
<p align="start"><em>Wes&nbsp;called us after finding our CV online. He didn&rsquo;t pitch the job to us initially &ndash; he listened! He asked us questions to understand who we were and what we were looking for and seemed generally interested in the response. When we then learned the position he was teeing us up for, we were hesitant having dismissed it previously.&nbsp;</em></p>
<p align="start"><em>Wes&nbsp;did what all GREAT recruiters do &ndash; and used what he&rsquo;d learned about us in the first part of our conversation to overcome any preconceived doubts we had about the role. By the end of our chat, he&rsquo;d been passionate enough about us attending the interview on-site that we felt confident we&rsquo;d learn something about ourselves and what we were looking for by going for an interview, at least if nothing else.&nbsp;</em></p>
<p align="start"><em>What has followed has been nothing short of our dream job. We&rsquo;ve joined an amazing, exciting, and ambitious company that marries our values of hard work with relentless enthusiasm and desire for improvement. It felt like we fit straight in and we believe wholeheartedly that the reason for this is that both us as candidates, and our employer, was well briefed from the outset.</em></p>
<p align="start"><em>We can&rsquo;t thank Wes enough &ndash; he&rsquo;s been instrumental in helping us to find exactly what we&rsquo;re looking for, and now as we look to bolster our own team, he&rsquo;s our immediate phone-a-friend.&rdquo;</em></p>
<p align="start"><span style="color: #2dc26b;"><strong>Emma &amp; Tom Newbery&nbsp;&ndash; Mobilisation Managers UNCLE</strong></span></p>

How to hire: A Live-in Resident Manager Couple (Build to Rent)

<p>​<em>Read a recent search project below with our Senior Business Manager, Qualified Accounting &amp; Finance &ndash;&nbsp;</em><em><span style="color: #2dc26b;"><strong>Joseph Morris.</strong></span>&nbsp;</em></p>
<p>A leading student accommodation company based in Central London were searching for a Head of UK Finance. This was driven by their expanding footprint across the UK.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Considering their growth, the organisation sought a seasoned finance professional to spearhead their UK accounting function. This crucial role involved overseeing the team that operated under the unique hybrid structure, with a portion of the workforce based in the London office and the remainder situated in India.</p>
<p>The role was replacing an experienced finance professional, who had previously worked for the investment company that owned the business. Due to their significant growth prospects, they were looking for an experienced accountant, with a track record in the student accommodation sector. In addition to this, they were looking for candidates who were able to lead the team and create best practice systems, processes, and procedures to facilitate their ambitious growth plans.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The company had made a concerted effort to fill the position but encountered challenges in securing a candidate of the desired calibre, possessing a background specifically tailored to the student accommodation industry.</p>
<p>Joseph Morris is an experienced recruiter with over seven years of experience recruiting accounting and finance professionals within the real estate sector. As a senior member of the finance team, he specialises in sourcing the best talent in the market rather than simply the best currently available. With a proven track record of creating alternative recruitment strategies designed to attract the best talent. With a BA in Money, Banking and Finance from the University of Birmingham.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><span style="color: #2dc26b;">The project solution&nbsp;</span></h3>
<p><strong>Expert use of market mapping within the Accounting and finance space:</strong>&nbsp;Joseph conducted a comprehensive market mapping targeting individuals with a rich background in student accommodation and build-to-rent. His objective was to identify professionals who had led and managed teams whilst also demonstrating a hands-on approach. From his market mapping, Joseph identified 43 relevant potential candidates with whom he proactively engaged to discuss the position.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>The utilisation of deverellsmith&rsquo;s data &amp; research team:&nbsp;</strong>To ensure a comprehensive mapping of the market, Joseph also utilised deverellsmith&rsquo;s data &amp; research team. The team enables Joseph to deliver considered, effective results and gain access to a database of 250,000 property professionals.</p>
<p><strong>Personalised approach:&nbsp;</strong>Out of the 43 relevant candidates, Joseph made it a priority to meet and conduct comprehensive interviews with the top 10 candidates from this list before presenting them to the company. This hands-on approach allowed the recruiter to evaluate candidates&rsquo; qualifications but also to understand their experience as this was important to the client. This allowed Joseph to curate a shortlist of candidates tailored to the job requirements, and those that were well suited to the company culture to ensure long-term potential with the business. He was able to create a shortlist of 7 candidates with student accommodation experience to present to the company.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><span style="color: #2dc26b;">Results</span></h3>
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<p>100% shortlist to interview rate.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The company were able to secure their ideal candidate, matching their requirements and within their imagined budget and are due to start shortly.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><span style="color: #2dc26b;"><strong>Looking to hire?</strong></span> Get in touch with one of our expert recruitment consultants below...</p>

How to hire: A Head of UK Finance

<p>Read a recent search project below with our Head of Mortgages &ndash; Hugh van Grutten.</p>
<h3>The challenge</h3>
<p>Hugh's client, a boutique, high net worth, mortgage brokerage, was recently anticipating a very busy year ahead, owing to new corporate relationships that they had established. As a result, they needed to find 9 self-employed brokers who possessed a client book.</p>
<p>These brokers need to be able to have a significant impact on the business, as they would be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with clients and generating revenue for the company.</p>
<h3>The solution</h3>
<p>Hugh, an expert consultant with years of market experience, drew upon his extensive network of contacts and in-depth knowledge of the industry to identify exactly what the hiring manager was looking for, drilling down to find the right candidates to meet their requirements.</p>
<p>His expertise in the field allowed him to quickly understand the company&rsquo;s needs and develop a clear understanding of the type of people that would be the best fit.</p>
<p>He leveraged his connections to reach out to his established network of contacts, carefully selecting those who he believed would be most interested in the opportunity and have the necessary skills to meet the hiring manager&rsquo;s expectations.</p>
<h3>The results</h3>
<p>The hiring manager was so impressed with the first two candidates that they interviewed, they wasted no time in extending job offers to them straight away, a testament to the high level of talent and expertise that these candidates brought to the table.</p>
<p>Looking to hire? Get in touch via the form below</p>

How to hire: 9 self-employed Mortgage Brokers

<p>Read a recent search project below with our Manager - Temporary New Homes and Business Support</p>
<p>​This multi-award winning, independent and hybrid estate agent, who offer a wide range of services throughout sales and lettings.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">They were looking to fill a unique yet challenging role and partnered with Amanda Carrell our Team Manager &ndash; Temporary Specialist at deverellsmith. The challenge presented itself in the complexity of the role&rsquo;s skill set, as they required an Office Manager with Marketing and PA experience. Due to the specific nature of the role, the candidate pool was small, meaning the client had less candidates with the right skills to potentially fill the position.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Amanda has been with deverellsmith for just under 2 years, and in that time has become an expert in the recruitment of temporary roles within the New Homes property market. Recently she has now been expanding her expertise to Business Support for all levels of support positions within the property industry. She has an established network of quality connections through the industry and has built long term relationships with both her clients and candidates, enabling her to give them both a high-level of service.</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal"><strong>The project solution:</strong></h3>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><strong>Provide an advisory service</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; With Amanda&rsquo;s experience, she was able to advise the business on alternative recruitment options in the form of a temporary hire. This would help them cover some of the aspects of the role to support the wider business, until they found a permanent candidate to fill it.</p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><strong>Established network of temporary employees</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; deverellsmith has a vast community of temporary employees that have experience within the property industry that Amanda was able to approach. She searched the network with the key skills set required by the award-winning estate agency, to ensure the candidate could hit the ground running. &nbsp;</p>
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<h3 class="MsoNormal"><strong>The result:</strong></h3>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst">48 search assignment turn around.</p>
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<p>100% shortlist to interview rate.</p>
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<p>Temporary addition to the team turned into an extended contract to support the business, until the permanent hire was recruited.</p>
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<p>Looking to hire? Get in touch via the form below.</p>

​How to hire: An Office Manager with marketing experience

<p>Read a recent search project below with our Principal Recruitment Consultant &ndash; Tabitha Allingham</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A well-known estate agency was building their presence within the New Home space and were looking to start a New Homes team to cover the London market. Due to their rapid expansion, the business required someone with the knowledge and expertise to build the team from scratch. As this was a completely new market for the agency, the hired advice and guidance on what a high-quality candidate looked like for the role, and what skills they needed.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This is why they partnered with Tabitha Allingham &ndash; New Homes Principal Consultant at deverellsmith. Tabitha has been at deverellsmith over two years, and in that time, she has made a massive impression within the New Homes market. She has built strong relationships with clients from the likes of Berkeley Homes, Savills, JLL and CBRE and has an established network of top talent placing people from junior to senior level, a true expert in her field.</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal"><strong>Tabitha advised the candidate needed:</strong></h3>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Strong market knowledge</p>
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<p>A reputable black book of connections</p>
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<p>Strong sales experience</p>
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<p>Proven experience If managing a team</p>
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<h3 class="MsoNormal"><strong>The project solution:</strong>​</h3>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><strong>deverellsmith&rsquo;s data and research function:&nbsp;</strong>Tabitha mapped the market using her own personal network and deverellsmith&rsquo;s data and research function to identify passive talent as well as any prospective candidates in the New Homes space.</p>
<p><strong>World-class marketing:&nbsp;</strong>the role was advertised across all the deverellsmith platforms, including social media to reach deverellsmith&rsquo;s vast network of talent to identify active candidates.</p>
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<p><strong>Thorough screening process:&nbsp;</strong>Tabitha conducted all 1st round interviews to ensure the agency was only meeting candidates that have the correct skill set for the job, leaving the hiring manager to pick who was the best cultural fit.</p>
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<h3 class="MsoNormal"><strong>The result:</strong>​</h3>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst">A shortlist of 6 top candidates was produced and presented to the hiring manager.</p>
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<p>4 candidates were interviewed by the agency.</p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast">An offer was agreed, and the candidate has joined the business and has begun to grow the team, already recruiting another team member to add to the New Homes team, supporting the businesses wider growth strategy.​</p>
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How to hire: A Head of New Homes

<p><strong>​Business: Maximus Real Estate Partners</strong></p>
<p><strong>Location: San Francisco, United States</strong></p>
<p><strong>Solution: Large-scale growth project</strong></p>
<h3>​<strong>About Maximus Real Estate Partners</strong></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal">Maximus Real Estate Partners is the fastest-growing multifaily investment and development company who transform neighbourhoods into brilliant places to live and work, in the San Francisco Bay Area.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Their flagship development, Parkmerced, will provide over 9,000 rental homes to the community alongside a number of other luxury rental residential locations.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">After successfully partnering with deverellsmith on a previous project within the US, Maximus Real Estate Partners assigned the client solutions division at deverellsmith on a continuous growth project which took place between 2022 and 2023.</p>
<h3><strong>The project team</strong></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal">The project team consisted of three specialist consultants who owned over two decade of industry experience combined. Each consultant&rsquo;s outreach was underpinned by deverellsmith&rsquo;s data and research function whose sole function is to identify the best talent whilst acquiring accurate market feedback.</p>
<h3><strong>Project breakdown</strong></h3>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Roles</strong></p>
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<td style="width: 14.7314%;" valign="top">
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Time period</strong></p>
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<td style="width: 25.6499%;" valign="top">
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Areas of recruitment</strong></p>
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<td style="width: 50.9532%;" valign="top">
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Levels</strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">25</p>
</td>
<td style="width: 14.7314%;" valign="top">
<p class="MsoNormal">18 months</p>
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<td style="width: 25.6499%;" valign="top">
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<p>Operating</p>
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<p>Leasing</p>
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<p>Finance</p>
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<p>Marketing</p>
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</ul>
</td>
<td style="width: 50.9532%;" valign="top">
<p class="MsoNormal">From entry to director and senior leadership</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">​<strong>The project was broken into two phases:</strong></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Phase 1&nbsp;</strong>- focused on senior leadership and head office positions which took 3-6 months</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Phase 2</strong>&nbsp;- focused on onsite/customer service roles which were ongoing throughout the entire project timeframe</p>
<h3>​<strong>The project challenges:</strong></h3>
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<p>A talent shortage swarmed the market - the project tailed the back-end of the pandemic boom, a time when candidates were hesitant to move.</p>
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<p>Golden handcuffs - employees were very well looked after at their current companies, with attractive salary and housing packages.</p>
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</ul>
<h3><strong>The project solution:</strong></h3>
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<p>Provide an advisory service - educate the leadership team with accurate salary, employee benefit, and package benchmarking data.</p>
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<p>Apply an executive search methodology to the process - exceptional client and customer care, highly detailed and project reporting.</p>
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<p>Data &amp; Research - After the entire market was mapped and prospective candidates were identified, the team undertook a rigorous vetting process to sell the opportunity and attract the highest calibre of talent.</p>
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</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">deverellsmith is a globally operating company with head offices based in the UK. If your business is seeking a strategic growth partner we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.</p>

How to hire: For a large-scale recruitment project

<p><em>Read a recent search project below with our Team Leader, New Homes &amp; Later Living &ndash; Tabitha Allingham.​</em></p>
<p>Our partner, a leading UK provider of rented retirement homes was searching for several additional members of the team including general managers, sales and operational employees.</p>
<p>They made massive steps in the Later Living industry and were one of the first to offer a rental model in the market, making moves that would reshape the industry. Their innovative approach quickly catapulted them into a phase of rapid growth.</p>
<p>This expansion not only demonstrated the company&rsquo;s remarkable success but also necessitated a rapid scaling of their team and business to meet the surging demand for their unique rental services.</p>
<p>Filling the roles posed a challenge for Birchgrove due to the nascent nature of the industry. In the world of later living, there was a small talent pool to draw from. This void made the search for the ideal candidate more challenging, as the company not only needed someone with the right skills and experience but also the perfect personality fit for the role.</p>
<p>Matching the unique requirements of the business&rsquo;s innovative approach to Later Living with a candidate who could embody their vision and values became a true test of Tabitha&rsquo;s recruitment capabilities.</p>
<p>Tabitha Allingham is a seasoned recruiter with a strong track record of specialising in placing sales and customer care professionals within the realms of developers, house builders and global consultancies over the past 2 years, her passion for the sector blossomed as she played a pivotal role in helping numerous businesses establish and fortify their sales teams. Given the remarkable growth observed in the later living sector, Tabitha seamlessly transitioned her expertise into this dynamic industry, making it her specialised area of focus. Her commitment to facilitating the talent needs of the later living sector reflects her adaptability and keen insights into emerging markets.</p>
<h3>The project solution</h3>
<p>Resourceful headhunting within alternative markets: Tabitha demonstrated a keen eye for talent acquisition by expanding her recruitment beyond the confines of the real estate industry. In her pursuit of the perfect candidate with transferable skills for the later living sector, Tabitha skilfully ventured into sectors such as hospitality and luxury travel. Her ability to recognise the cross-applicability of skills and find top-tier candidates, allowed her to bridge the gap between sectors and find candidates who brought fresh perspectives and excellence to later living.</p>
<p><strong>Multi-faceted recruitment approach: </strong>Tabitha&rsquo;s approach included headhunting which involved actively seeking out top talent and highlighting the benefits of considering new opportunities to them allowing the candidates to consider transitioning into the later living industry. She also efficiently mapped the entire market, including alternative markets like high-end retail and fine art sales. Finally, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape. In addition, she approached potential candidates directly, leveraging her network and expertise to ensure she left no stone unturned.</p>
<p><strong>Personalised approach: </strong>Tabitha met with every single candidate before presenting a shortlist to the business and managed the entire interview process. This approach to managing the entire recruitment process not only streamlined the selection of candidates but also ensured that the business&rsquo;s team was built with the most qualified and competent individuals.​</p>
<h3>Results</h3>
<p>Tabitha went on to successfully fill 9 placements with Birchgrove, including:</p>
<p>&bull; 4 Sales Managers across varying sites</p>
<p>&bull; Neighbourhood Executive Director</p>
<p>&bull; Area Manager</p>
<p>&bull; Head of Hospitality</p>
<p>&bull; Head of Wellbeing</p>
<p>&bull; HR Manager</p>
<p>- 100% vacancies filled in agreed timescales</p>
<p>- Market mapped</p>
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How to hire: Top talent into the Later Living sector

<p>Hiring a Business Development Manager</p>
<p>Read a recent search project below with Tom Lambourne &ndash; Associate Director of UK Estate Agency, Property Management &amp; Mortgages.</p>
<p>Our partner is a London-based private creator, owner &amp; operator of bespoke high-end residential properties available for sale and rent in London, Mauritius, and France.</p>
<p>The business has gained a formidable reputation over the past decades for delivering exceptional design and uncompromising quality. Their residential properties are luxurious and sophisticated and created with remarkable attention to detail.</p>
<h3>Recruitment Project team</h3>
<p>After hearing about a recent search project of deverellsmith&rsquo;s, the operator approached Tom Lambourne, and he began a retained search to find them their ideal candidate.</p>
<p>Tom has over 14 years of experience working in Estate Agency recruitment and is now an Associate Director at deverellsmith, heading up the UK Estate Agency, Property Management &amp; Mortgages team. Managing all mid-senior level hires across Prime Central London &amp; the UK, he has a vast knowledge of &ldquo;what good looks like&rdquo; in the market.</p>
<h3>Recruitment project breakdown</h3>
<p>In light of the ever-growing demand for exclusive properties, our partner was looking to hire a seasoned Business Development Manager. The primary criterion for this role was the possession of a black book of high-calibre contacts, ensuring the ability to attract discerning individuals from around the world to the exclusive properties offered by the operator.</p>
<p>The recruitment process posed a challenge, due to the requirement that the candidate needed to be fluent in French as well as owning an impressive network to bring to the table. This dual requirement compelled the team to adopt a creative approach to their search.</p>
<h3>The recruitment project solution</h3>
<p>deverellsmith&rsquo;s expansive database: Tom leveraged the extensive database of deverellsmith, utilising the network of property professionals cultivated over the past 17 years, which was used to map the market and identify every French-speaking estate agent operating in London and surrounding areas. He approached each of the mapped contacts who were then presented with the career proposition. After thorough conversations with each professional, Tom curated a high-calibre shortlist, which was taken to the business.</p>
<p>Strategic exploration of diverse markets: After identifying 15 top candidates, Tom showcased the top 3, including an individual from the events industry. Despite not working within the property industry, the candidate possessed an invaluable black book of contacts that aligned perfectly with the company&rsquo;s specific requirements, which Tommy could recognise. This was ultimately the candidate who was hired for the role.</p>
<h3>Results</h3>
<p>100% shortlist to interview rate.</p>
<p>Secured candidate within the agreed budget.</p>
<p>Vacancy filled in agreed timescales - 25 days.</p>
<p>After the success of the search, the operator is looking to expand their team further and has retained Tommy again to support their search. &nbsp;​</p>
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How to hire: A Business Development Manager

<p class="MsoNormal">Our partner specialises in owning and managing long-term rental communities. Their goal is to make sustainable living effortless for renters. Our homes, designed exclusively for rental purposes, are developed by themselves or in collaboration with top-tier delivery partners.</p>
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<h3 class="MsoNormal"><strong>Recruitment project team</strong></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal">Rob Moss is a seasoned professional with 17 years of experience in the recruitment industry. He now specialises in the living sector, with expertise spanning Student Accommodation to Build to Rent. Rob leads a dynamic team that provides comprehensive recruitment and strategic consultancy services across investment, development and management disciplines. His commitment to excellence ensures that clients receive tailored solutions to meet their unique needs in the evolving living industry.</p>
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<h3 class="MsoNormal"><strong>Recruitment project breakdown</strong></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;In collaboration with house builders, our partner is targeting an initial &pound;1.5 billion pipeline to develop approximately 3,000 rental homes across southern England. With this ambitious growth plan, our partner needed an exceptional General Manager to lead their flagship development in Cambridge. This role would involve overseeing the full operations of the resident community and ensuring smooth day-to-day site management.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Being the first Build to Rent development in the area presented a significant challenge due to the limited talent pool of candidates with the required skills for this role.&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>​</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal"><strong>The recruitment project solution</strong></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal">A consultative approach: Rob made it a priority to meet with our partner to gain a thorough understanding of the ideal candidate profile and the company culture. This approach ensured he could identify candidates who would thrive within the organisation. Additionally, he familiarised himself with our partner's long-term goals to ensure the new General Manager would contribute effectively and help the business achieve its objectives.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">deverellsmith&rsquo;s extensive database: deverellsmith boasts an extensive database of property professionals, developed over the past 17 years. Rob leveraged this resource to initiate his search, identifying every General Manager in Cambridge and the surrounding areas. To address the limited pool of candidates with specific Build to Rent experience, Rob expanded his search to include General Managers from other industries, such as leisure and hospitality, seeking top talent with transferable skills valuable to our partner.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Pre-qualifying candidates for our partner: Rob personally met with all candidates before recommending them to our partner. This approach allowed him to thoroughly evaluate their skills and highlight their significant accomplishments and capabilities, ensuring they aligned with the requirements for the role.</p>
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<h3 class="MsoNormal"><strong>Results</strong></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal">90% shortlist to interview rate.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Vacancy filed in agreed timescales.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our partner was impressed with the standard of the professionals Rob was able to find, and found the right fit for their business from the shortlisted candidates.</p>
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<p>"Rob Moss was exceptional with this finding / securing a candidate" - Director of Operations</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Read a recent search project below with Rob Moss, Associate Director - Build to Rent, Later Living and Student Accommodations.</p>

How to hire: A General Manager in the UK Living Sector

<p>Read a recent search project below with Chris Litras &ndash; Director of Development &amp; Construction.</p>
<p>Our partner is a Real Estate Investment Firm specialising in the development and execution of impactful real estate initiatives aimed at enriching local communities and maximising returns for stakeholders.</p>
<p>They were seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to spearhead their ambitious &pound;1 billion urban renewal endeavour in the heart of Central London.</p>
<h3>Recruitment project team</h3>
<p>Chris is an experienced Director in construction recruitment. Having worked at a market-leading corporate agency for over a decade, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the industry and is able to advise on all aspects of the recruitment process to secure the very best talent for deverellsmith&rsquo;s clients.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>​Recruitment project brief&nbsp;</h3>
<p>Due to the complex nature of this large-scale mixed-use project, our partner sought a candidate with a proven track record in this specialised field. Furthermore, the stringent logistical limitations in Central London necessitated expertise in navigating such challenges, especially for such a high-profile scheme.</p>
<p>The ideal candidate would be required to manage the sensitive relationships between the consultants and contractors, ensuring smooth coordination and effective management of these crucial relationships.</p>
<h3>The recruitment project solution&nbsp;</h3>
<p>A consultative approach: Chris took the initiative to acquaint himself with the hiring manager overseeing the project, visiting them on the scheme to delve deeper into our partner&rsquo;s expectations and the specific skill set and experience sought in the ideal candidate.</p>
<p>deverellsmith&rsquo;s extensive database: Chris began his search by harnessing the database of deverellsmith, a cultivated network of property professionals spanning 17 years, to comprehensively map the market landscape. He mapped all of the mixed-use regeneration projects across the capital, pinpointing the key project leaders associated with each of these schemes.</p>
<p>Chris&rsquo;s own connections within the industry: Drawing on his extensive experience as a Director in construction recruitment, Chris had generated a substantial network of industry professionals. Leveraging this network, he tapped into his connections to receive referrals for the position.</p>
<p>Pre-qualified candidates for our partner: Chris conducted all initial stage interviews based on the criteria provided by the real estate investment company. This approach enabled Chris to assess technical competencies, emphasise significant accomplishments, and quantify commercial achievements. By doing this, Chris ensured that our partner was presented with top-tier candidates right from the outset of the recruitment project.</p>
<h3>Results</h3>
<ul>
<li>100% shortlist to interview rate.</li>
<li>Vacancy filled in the agreed timescale.</li>
<li>Our partner was pleased with the candidate that they hired, and the candidate has been successful within the role and the management of the new scheme.</li>
</ul>
<p>You can learn more about how we can support <strong><a href="https://www.deverellsmith.com/disciplines/construction?source=google.com">your talent solutions here.</a></strong></p>

How to hire A Senior Project Manager

<h3>Our partner is a Build to Rent developer focused on delivering high-quality homes for the UK rental market.</h3>
<p>Their vision is to create exceptional rental experiences in sustainable homes and communities. With a diverse portfolio, they offer a variety of housing options, from one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom houses, tailored to meet the needs of their customers.</p>
<h3>Recruitment project team</h3>
<p>Chris Gladwin has worked in the Real Estate sector for 6 years, in both Estate Agencies and Tech Startups. Chris is now a Senior Consultant on the Finance and Accounting desk focusing on hiring for Part-Qualified and Accountants. From graduate level to finalists in their ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualifications, he covers a range of roles from Accounts Payable/Receivable to Management Accounting. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Chris is committed to deverellsmith&rsquo;s clients, consistently delivering tailored recruitment solutions that align with their specific needs and helping them secure the best talent in the market.</p>
<h3>​Recruitment project breakdown</h3>
<p>Established in 2021, our partner is a relatively new business backed by a well-known national banking organisation. They are aiming to double their property investments, targeting growth from 1,500 to 3,000 properties&mdash;a 100% increase within the next year.</p>
<p>With this ambitious expansion comes the need for top talent to help achieve their goals, which led them to seek a new Operations Finance Manager. After previously collaborating with deverellsmith&rsquo;s Living team to fill other roles within their business, they consulted with Chris from the Finance team to find a candidate with specific skills. They were particularly looking for someone with strong software knowledge, transactional finance experience, and previous people management experience.</p>
<p>Due to these precise requirements, they engaged Chris&rsquo;s expertise to assist them exclusively in their search.</p>
<h3>The recruitment project solution</h3>
<p><strong>A consultative approach:</strong> Before beginning the search, Chris prioritised meeting with our partner to gain a comprehensive understanding of their ideal candidate. He delved into the specific skills required to support their business and got a clear sense of the company culture to ensure a strong cultural fit for the prospective candidate. During this meeting, Chris and our partner also established the project timelines, setting clear expectations and aligning on deadlines and the desired start date for the new hire.</p>
<p><strong>Market mapping: </strong>Chris conducted market mapping, identifying businesses comparable to our partner and Build to Rent developers of a similar scale. He then pinpointed professionals within those companies who were in roles similar to the one our partner was looking to fill and approached them with the opportunity.</p>
<p>deverellsmith&rsquo;s extensive database: Chris also tapped into deverellsmith's extensive database of property professionals, built over the past 17 years. He leveraged his network of candidates previously shortlisted for similar roles and presented this new opportunity to them, targeting those who were actively seeking new positions.​</p>
<h3>Results</h3>
<ul>
<li>Chris interviewed 14 candidates, thoroughly reviewing the job specifications and evaluating their skills. He then compiled a shortlist and sent it to our partner within a week of launching the search.</li>
<li>90% shortlist to interview rate.</li>
<li>One of the candidates Chris sent over in the shortlist our partner was hesitant to interview, however, Chris was confident that this candidate was the perfect fit, and ultimately, they ended up hiring them.</li>
<li>Despite a talent short market, Chris demonstrated an ability to source not one but two candidates for their business.</li>
<li>Both candidates have now passed probation and the company has returned to Chris to support them in recruiting another role.</li>
</ul>
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How to hire: Operations Finance Manager into the UK rental market

<p class="MsoNormal">Our partner is a boutique prime Central London Agency and is now the longest-established independent firm in The Royal Borough. Due to their recent growth, they were looking to expand their team and hire a brand-new Lettings Associate.</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Recruitment project team</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal">Florrie is a senior consultant on the estate agency team here at deverellsmith. With a background of 2.5 years as a sales negotiator, she possesses a profound understanding of the market. With her substantial knowledge of the market, she can put herself in the shoes of both our client and candidates, ensuring all stakeholders achieve their goals. Florrie&rsquo;s commitment lies in fostering robust relationships with clients and candidates, leveraging her extensive knowledge and experience to deliver optimal results.</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Recruitment project breakdown</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal">Due to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.knightfrank.com/research/article/2023-10-09-prime-central-london-uk-house-prices-and-affordable-home-targets">rise in prime supply in the London lettings market</a>, our partner sought to enlist the expertise of an experienced Lettings Associate to facilitate their anticipated expansion. However, the recruitment journey presented a hurdle for our partner, as after reaching out to two other recruitment firms, they struggled to identify candidates possessing the requisite experience. Additionally, our client aimed to ensure that the selected candidate seamlessly fit into the culture of the business.</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">The recruitment project solution</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal">A consultative approach: Florrie started her search by re-qualifying what our partner sought in their ideal candidate. This involved gaining clarity on various aspects such as their expectations, the job requirements, and the distinctive qualities they were seeking in their Lettings Associate. Florrie dedicated time to familiarise herself with the business, its culture, and the Managing Director, ensuring a thorough understanding of the organisation&rsquo;s ethos. This insight allowed her to pinpoint candidates who would seamlessly integrate into the company.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">deverellsmith&rsquo;s extensive database: She proactively contacted all candidates meeting the role's specifications, whether actively seeking new positions or passive in their job search. Following a comprehensive market analysis, Florrie successfully curated a shortlist of five outstanding candidates, all of whom had interviews within a week of the search beginning.</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Results</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal">100% shortlist to interview rate.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Vacancy filled in agreed timescales.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our partner was extremely happy with the candidate they hired for the role and will now only be using deverellsmith for their future vacancies and recruitment needs.</p>

<h4>​Hiring a Lettings Associate</h4>
<p class="MsoNormal">Read a recent search project below with Florrie Widgery &ndash; Senior Recruitment Consultant, Estate Agency.</p>

<p>&ldquo;Thank you so much! I really appreciate how much effort you've made with me especially considering I don't have experience. I'm so happy and my family is over the moon. Thank you!&rdquo;</p>

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How to hire: A Lettings Associate in Prime Central London

<p>Their technology means that buyers and sellers can reserve or exchange properties online. Their technology is integrated into many leading agents and auctioneer websites, meaning that whether their customers are looking to buy or sell a property you can access an online auction 24/7.</p>
<h4>Recruitment project team</h4>
<p>Renee Orr is a Recruitment Consultant on deverellsmith&rsquo;s National Estate Agency team, bringing 2 years of experience in property recruitment. Specialising in the Estate Agency and PropTech industries, Renee has successfully supported a wide range of clients in securing top talent. Her expertise spans roles across both sectors, ensuring she delivers tailored recruitment solutions that meet the unique needs of each business.</p>
<p>Renee is dedicated to providing a high level of service, helping her clients attract the best candidates in the market while building strong, lasting relationships.</p>
<h4><strong>Recruitment project breakdown</strong></h4>
<p>Our partner, a leading online property auction marketplace that collaborates with estate agents and auctioneers, was experiencing growth across all areas of the business. As a result, they sought to expand their team with a new hire who could handle enquiries, while providing essential support to the customer success and sales teams. This role was pivotal in ensuring smooth operations and helping the company maintain its high standards of service during its continued expansion.</p>
<h4>The recruitment project solution</h4>
<p><strong>A consultative approach:&nbsp;</strong>Before beginning her search, Renee met with our partner to gain a clear understanding of the skills and personality traits required for the role. The client emphasised the need for someone confident in managing stakeholder relationships and comfortable handling phone communications, as this person would serve as the company&rsquo;s first point of contact. Renee carefully mapped out the market to identify candidates who aligned with these specific criteria.</p>
<p><strong>Market mapping</strong>: Renee utilised LinkedIn's premium talent solution and leveraged her connections within the industry to map the market to find top potential candidates for the role. She identified individuals with the relevant experience and skill set, reaching out to them to pitch the role directly to them. Renee shortlisted three promising candidates and personally met with each one to ensure they were a strong fit before presenting them to the client.</p>
<h4>Results</h4>
<ul>
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<p>Our partner interviewed 2 out of the 3 candidates Renee presented and one of them got offered the job.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>The search project was completed in the agreed timescales and the client was highly satisfied with the results.</p>
</li>
</ul>

<p>Our partner is a leading online property auction marketplace that works with estate agents and auctioneers.</p>

How to hire: A Customer Support Representative in the PropTech Industry

<h1>Our partner is a newly launched, vertically integrated real estate investor.</h1>
<p>They are backed by a seasoned team with extensive industry expertise and a strong local presence in key European markets. They provide private market funds to institutional investors, covering a range of risk profiles, focusing on the European living sector.</p>
<p>​</p>
<h2><strong>Recruitment project team</strong></h2>
<p>Joseph is an experienced headhunter specialising in sourcing the best accounting and finance leaders within the real estate sector. With over 8 years of experience sourcing talent across the residential and commercial property sectors, he is the perfect recruitment partner for any senior finance hires.</p>
<p>​</p>
<h2><strong>Recruitment project breakdown</strong></h2>
<p>Following the recent launch of their inaugural fund, our partner sought to invest capital in residential real estate assets across the UK, with all assets to be internally managed. The Finance Director role was created to lead the finance function and play a pivotal role in establishing the company&rsquo;s processes and procedures.</p>
<p>They required a candidate with a proven track record in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment, as the role would involve close collaboration with the CEO and CIO in strategic decision-making.</p>
<p>​</p>
<h2><strong>Recruitment project solutions</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Market mapping:&nbsp;</strong>After meeting with our partner to discuss the brief, Joseph leveraged his extensive network of finance professionals in the property industry, alongside deverellsmith&rsquo;s comprehensive database and external resources. This approach allowed him to identify all suitable candidates who had experience leading and scaling finance functions within the residential and commercial real estate sectors. Joseph then refined the list, prioritising individuals with a background in high-growth, entrepreneurial environments.</p>
<p><strong>Consultative approach:</strong>&nbsp;Once the appropriate candidates were identified and expressed interest in the role, NDAs were issued to maintain full confidentiality, as the fund had not yet been launched. Joseph then conducted in-depth discussions with each candidate, having gained a clear understanding of our partner&rsquo;s requirements. Following these initial conversations, Joseph compiled a long list of 14 candidates, all of whom he met in person and interviewed based on the criteria established by our partner.</p>
<p><strong>Diverse talent pool:&nbsp;</strong>Our partner emphasised the importance of a diverse candidate pool for this role, seeking a balanced mix of male and female professionals. Joseph successfully delivered on this request, presenting a range of candidates. To help prevent any unconscious bias, the CVs were presented to our partner without identifying details.</p>
<p>​</p>
<h2>Results</h2>
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<p>Six candidates were shortlisted for the role, with four interviewed by our partner. Two advanced to a second round, after which an offer was made to the preferred candidate.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Our partner was highly impressed with the calibre of candidates presented, noting that any of the shortlisted individuals could have been hired due to the exceptionally high standard.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>The entire search process, from project brief to offer, was completed within just 10 weeks.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Due to the success of the search, our partner is now looking to establish a long-term recruitment partnership with deverellsmith, extending to the broader business.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h4>Looking to hire? Get in touch today.</h4>

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How to hire: A Finance Director for a global real estate investor

<h3>Our partner is recognised as the UK&rsquo;s number-one Property Management company on Trustpilot.</h3>
<p align="start">They are a rapidly expanding and innovative estate agency based in London, with 10 offices across the city. Their strength lies in blending extensive knowledge of the London market with a deep understanding of local areas, making it easy for clients to buy, rent, let, or invest in their ideal property.</p>
<p align="start">​</p>
<h4 id="Recruitment-project-team" align="start">Recruitment project team</h4>
<p align="start">Okem is a dynamic and enthusiastic recruitment consultant passionate about providing outstanding service. His focus is on recruiting client accounting professionals of all seniority levels within the real estate finance space to find the best talent on the market.</p>
<p align="start">​</p>
<h4 id="Project-recruitment-breakdown" align="start">Project recruitment breakdown</h4>
<p align="start">Our client is a fast-growing company based in London, with additional offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai, and they are actively working to expand across the UK and Asia.</p>
<p align="start">Having built a strong relationship with them through successful previous placements, the expert finance recruitment team at deverellsmith was their first choice when they needed to fill a key position. After a team member's departure, they turned to Okem to help find the ideal candidate.</p>
<p align="start">The role required a swift hire, with a focus on finding someone experienced, adaptable, and open to internal training. Equally important was ensuring the new hire was a strong cultural fit, and capable of contributing positively to the team.</p>
<p align="start">​</p>
<h4 id="Recruitment-project-solutions" align="start">Recruitment project solutions</h4>
<p align="start"><strong>Talent mapping:</strong>&nbsp;Okem employed a strategic combination of online and offline candidate platforms to map the talent landscape and identify top-tier candidates for the role. This approach allowed him to perform a comprehensive market analysis, zeroing in on individuals with the ideal skills and experience. He didn't limit his search to active job seekers but also reached out to passive candidates who could be a strong match for the position. Through this focused outreach, Okem successfully uncovered high-calibre talent that aligned perfectly with the client's requirements.</p>
<p align="start"><strong>Consultative approach:&nbsp;</strong>Okem met with our partner to gain a clear understanding of the company's culture and the specific candidate profile they were seeking. He also personally met with each candidate before adding them to the shortlist, holding initial discussions to explain the role and assess their fit for our partner's requirements.</p>
<p align="start">​</p>
<h4 id="The-recruitment-project-solution" align="start">The recruitment project solution</h4>
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<li>
<p>90% shortlist to interview rate.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>The candidate was placed within the agreed timeline.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>The client was highly satisfied with the service Okem provided, as well as the efficiency and communication throughout the whole process.</p>
</li>
</ul>
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How to hire: A Client Accountant for a leading estate Agency

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