We are always keen to hear from brilliant people who'd like to work with us at Hobbs Parker
Would you like to join us?
Just send me an email telling me about you and why you’d love to join us.
This is exactly what James Johnson did in 2009 — James is still with us today and is now a Director and an experienced auctioneer, and has been instrumental in helping us triple the revenue of our car auction business during this time. You can see James’ email at the bottom of this page.
Property Consultants
Town Planner
An Exciting opportunity for a Town Planner to join the planning team of a highly regarded Property Consultancy in Ashford.
The opportunity would suit someone with two to five years PQE in a consultancy, housebuilder or local authority working towards or recently qualified (MRTPI).
- We would consider full-time or part-time applicants.
- Flexible working considered.
- Knowledge of Kent/East Sussex preferred.
- Must be able to work independently and in time, develop own casework but supported by experienced planners and consultants.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary and uncapped bonus linked to individual performance
- Support with CPD, APC, personal and professional development and networking
- Opportunity for career progression
The Role
Work in a well-established and experienced property and planning consultancy, managing a wide and diverse range of client instructions, and working alongside the property and development teams. Clients range from housebuilders to universities, developers to private investors, rural owners to commercial businesses.
You will work as part of a team and be involved in projects of varying sizes and planning issues.
Interested?
We are ready to meet suitable Town Planners immediately so if you would like to learn more about the position please contact Sam Snart on 01233 506201.
Rural Surveyor
Are you ready to take the next step in your rural surveying career?
Hobbs Parker are a well-established multi-disciplinary firm of Chartered Surveyors, Planners, Auctioneers and Estate Agents based in Ashford, Kent. We operate one of the largest livestock markets in the South East, in addition to a successful car auction business and well-established local estate and letting agency. You will act as an ambassador for the firm, promoting its services when opportunities arise.
We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic graduate or recently qualified surveyor to join our dynamic team of chartered surveyors based in Ashford, Kent. We are fortunate as a firm to undertake a variety of instructions and we’re keen to help you develop your career path through our varied workload.
The Role
You will get involved in all aspects of rural surveying and a diverse range of instructions and have the opportunity to develop your skills in:
- Valuation – you will primarily work alongside our valuation team assisting with the valuation of rural and agricultural property for a variety of purposes
- Agricultural tenancies – assisting with lease renewals, rent reviews and lettings.
- Compulsory purchase and compensation – assisting with works involving utilities and infrastructure schemes.
- Environmental schemes – advising clients on the latest environmental and grant schemes and assisting with applications.
- Planning – opportunities to work alongside our team of planning consultants
- Development- there may be opportunities to work alongside our successful development consultancy
- Renewables- there may be opportunities to assist with negotiations through to option and lease agreements
About You
You will be a graduate working towards your APC or a recently qualified surveyor (up to 2 years post qualification experience) with a passion for rural property and a drive to build client relationships and contribute towards the growth and success of the surveying team. A basic knowledge of farming is advantageous.
There is scope within the business to grow and develop your career for the longer term.
The role will involve travel and therefore a full driving licence and own vehicle is essential.
What we offer
- Competitive salary according to qualifications and experience
- Performance related bonus
- Travel reimbursement
- Professional memberships and subscriptions covered
- RICS and CPD support
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Sam Snart, Manging Director sam.snart@hobbsparker.co.uk
Please do give us a call if you would like to find out more about the position before applying.
Are you fed up with being a small cog in a big machine? Come and enjoy the professional freedom to make a difference.
Car Auctions
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Auctioneers
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James Johnson's Email
James sent this email to us in 2009. James is still with us today and is now the Managing Director of Hobbs Parker Car Auctions and an experienced auctioneer.
We were not advertising any vacancies at the time but James was offered a job in less than a week.
Good afternoon Roger
I was told to contact you with my inquiry; I am 24 years old with an established sales background in Media and the Motor Trade. I have worked for the Kent Messenger since 2007 having previously joined Lipscomb Volvo as a Trainee Sales Consultant at 18 in 2003.
I am interested in exploring the possibility of a career working for a professional Auctioneers, I have a natural flair which lends itself well to my current sales position and very strong communication skills.
I am passionate about cars particularly classic cars which led me to make this enquiry, however seeing the vast portfolio of Hobbs Parker I would be interested in finding out more about every area.
Please find attached my current CV.
Please advise if you feel this is something I could pursue further with you.
Kind Regards