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    Do you have what it takes to join our Rural Surveying Team?

    We would love some enthusiastic graduates to join us from September 2024 in our various locations:

    • Oxford
    • Cambridge
    • Norwich

    We also offer graduate roles in Scotland, please see the Scotland advert for more information.

    About Bidwells

    We like to think we are a little different from other property consultants. We offer clients unparalleled knowledge and access to some of the most interesting markets that we serve, they have the highest growth potential in the UK.

    What you’ll do

    We work on some impressive projects with some really great clients. You'll get involved with everything, as we believe this is the best way for you to learn:

    Assisting with professional work such as:

    • Valuations
    • Diversification projects
    • Renewable energy schemes
    • Grant sourcing
    • Business plans
    • Compulsory purchase/utility schemes
    • Landlord and tenant matters
    • Farm and rural estate agency
    • Farmland investment and development scheme
    • Assisting in general estate and farm management
    • Property management and maintenance
    • Creating and updating reports, inputting agreements, carrying out rent reviews, managing tenants' rents

    What you’ll achieve

    You'll get the chance to grow with us. In fact, we really want you to progress and will do all we can to help (particularly with the daunting challenge of preparing for your APC, for which we have a fantastic first-time pass rate!).

    You’ll also be enrolled on our 2-year graduate development programme which will focus on personal effectiveness and impact, commercial and financial awareness and client delivery skills. This will develop you beyond your current technical expertise, building a strong foundation for your career in the property sector.  

    Part One: a programme which will see you become involved in a range of skill development activities and networking opportunities, not just with other graduates, but with key senior stakeholders too.

    Part Two: RICS APC preparation programme

    Your package

    We will pay you competitively and provide you with an excellent benefits package:

    • Discounted gym & health club memberships.
    • Annual Contribution to dental, optical and alternative therapies
    • Confidential support helpline with access to free counselling
    • Dental and Private medical insurance.
    • Paid for on- the- job training
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Paid Professional memberships
    • Hybrid working
    • Enhanced holiday allowance
    • Winter shut down between Christmas and new year
    • Bonus scheme
    • Discount with online and instore retailers
    • Travel loan
    • On site showers, electric car charging, car parking, feminine care products, refreshments.
    • Smartphone
    • Volunteering entitlement
    • Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
    • Enhanced adoption and Surrogacy Leave 
    • Paid Fertility Leave 

    Agile working has been part of the way we work for many years. Employees are empowered and trusted to have more choice about where they carry out their work, subject to them being able to work effectively and agreeing their working arrangements with their manager. The team and clients should always be put before individual requirements. A hybrid working pattern has been adopted at Bidwells which will include a blend of office and home working.

    Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief.

    Requirements

    It is important to us that you have a cognate or non-cognate degree graded at 2:1 or above and preferably work experience within the rural industry. 

    Most of our graduate roles involve being out and about, visiting sites and meeting clients. Therefore we ask that applicants have a full driving licence and access to their own car. However we know that this may not be possible for all individuals and if this is the case, we ask that you do highlight this to us so that we can explore options with you.

    We also look for candidates who embrace teamwork activities, and enjoy taking responsibility, so please make sure you tell us about these in your application!