Director of Residential Valuations

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lambert Smith Hampton Full time

Job Title: Director of Residential Valuations


Department: Residential Valuation


Location: London


Job Purpose: As a Director of Residential Valuations, you will be responsible for setting the highest professional standards and driving growth for the London Residential Team, the Valuation Service Line, and Lambert Smith Hampton as a whole. You will oversee a range of designated activities to ensure a top-quality service to clients while driving high team contribution and engagement.


Key Objectives:



  • Set the Example

    • Be relentlessly positive, motivate team members, adhere to the highest standards of quality and compliance, and inspire an entrepreneurial mindset.

  • Management

    • Regularly manage junior resources within the team and support the team leader to ensure optimal profitability and address good/poor performance early.

  • Improve the Team

    • Take responsibility for how we work, suggest improvements, respond to problems quickly, and celebrate successes.

  • Grow the Business

    • Actively pursue new business leads, exploit cross-sell opportunities within the service line and beyond, and empower everyone in your team to do the same.

  • Communicate Effectively

    • Be approachable and transparent, concise and timely in your communication to team members, divisional leadership, and your peers.

Key Behaviours:



  • Personify our values: be commercial, collaborate widely, communicate effectively, and foster an inclusive, supportive culture within your team.
  • Be results-driven and generate profit.
  • Be grounded and approachable.
  • Think laterally, think bigger picture, be imaginative, and explore beyond the obvious.
  • Use your initiative, be enterprising, and resourceful.

Performance Measures:



  • Your performance will largely be measured against the KPIs agreed with team heads at the start of the year.
  • At the very least, you are required to achieve year-on-year growth in turnover and contribution in line with the team's plan.
  • Assist in managing a cost-efficient and profitable team with stabilised contribution levels of 45% (minimum) and minimal aged debts (75% of audited files are compliant within the internal audit process.
  • Contribute to team culture, structure, and strategy through mentoring and retaining junior talent.
  • Provide accurate information in a timely manner to support business plans, budgets, and forecasts.

Competencies:



  • Strategic Thinking:

    • Influence and drive change initiatives.

  • Business Acumen:

    • Demonstrate a depth and breadth of experience in professional knowledge and have a solid understanding of the local market.

  • Technical Expertise:

    • Provide clients with technical and sound advice that is in line with service standards.

  • Leadership:

    • Effectively lead, inspire, and manage direct reports.

  • Teamwork:

    • Work collaboratively and productively with others to achieve business goals.

  • Business Development:

    • Develop a relationship with clients in a way that enables the business to gain maximum value from the relationship.

Technical Skills:



  • Understanding of commercial property valuation, ideally for loan security and balance sheet purposes.
  • Track record and knowledge of undertaking commercial property valuations and valuation appraisals, including the use of KEL and Argus (or similar) valuation software.
  • Strong command of written English and ability to write high-quality valuation reports.
  • Computer Literacy, specifically in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Job Requirements:



  • Commercial property valuation experience, ideally for loan security and balance sheet purposes.
  • Track record of undertaking commercial property valuations and valuation appraisals.
  • Strong written English skills and ability to write high-quality valuation reports.
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and Excel.

What We Offer:



  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • A chance to work with a reputable and established company in the industry.

How to Apply:



  • If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.

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