Director - #2164025

About the Company

This firm employ the largest team of sector specialists in the UK, providing professional brokerage, valuation and advisory services from offices in major cities across Britain and Europe. They have been doing this for over 90 years, so they know their sectors and local markets inside out. They work closely with their clients to guide and conclude transactions of any size, covering all aspects of leisure, forecourts, convenience retail, hotels, restaurants and pubs, social care and elderly care, childcare & education facilities, dental practices and pharmacies.

You will work alongside the market leading Hospitality team and report to the Managing Director, whilst retaining a good level of autonomy. The brand, company reputation and market knowledge will help you to open doors and become a trusted advisor for clients to rely upon with confidence.

About the Role

Director – Commercial Valuation – Leeds office

To deliver and grow predominantly the Hospitality Professional services, providing valuations and advice with a particular focus on going‑concern assets. The role will involve mentoring and influencing others, with the opportunity to build a team over time. You will be a key member of the firms wider valuation team, developing strong relationships with banks, investors, accountants, and operators through strong networking.

Based from the Leeds office, you will cover the Yorkshire region and will have the autonomy to organise your diary in the most efficient way possible. There is a substantial volume of repeat and recurring work available, including portfolio valuations and other instructions from existing clients, meaning you will inherit a strong pipeline from day one.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with RICS rules, professional standards, and internal company policies
• Lead and secure valuation instructions
• Survey and value properties and trading businesses to determine market value
• Prepare, present, and deliver high‑quality reports
• Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Develop and manage an external network of key contacts, including operators, solicitors, accountants, and other professional advisers
• Proactively generate new business
• Maintain a strong awareness of market activity, trends, and sector developments
• Work towards and consistently achieve agreed performance and revenue targets
• Identify opportunities to cross‑sell services across the wider Group

Qualifications

• MRICS Status
• Registered Valuer Status
• A minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience

Required Skills

• Demonstrable experience applying appropriate valuation methodologies
• A methodical and thorough approach to valuation work
• Strong experience in preparing clear, well‑structured valuation reports
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong IT proficiency, with an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• A good understanding of accounts and lease structures
• Knowledge of the trade sector and current market trends
• Awareness and understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements

Preferred Skills

• Professional, with high standards and strong personal integrity
• Relationship‑focused, with a client‑centric and service‑driven mindset
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen, influence, and provide constructive feedback
• Numerate and analytical, with strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Meticulous, methodical, and well‑organised in approach
• Self‑motivated, driven, and confident using initiative
• Calm and resilient, able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Collaborative team player, able to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team

Pay range and compensation package

• £60,000 - £65,000 basic salary (DOE)
• Car allowance plus business mileage, including insurance for you and one additional driver
• General Business Expenses
• Laptop, phone and software with IT support
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Up to 30-days discretionary sick leave
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus additional time off over the Christmas period
• Hybrid working pattern between the office and home
• Enhanced parental leave
• Private medical insurance opportunity (at Director level)
• Annual health check
• Gym, health & wellbeing discounts
• Wellbeing employee assistance platform
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• “Recommend a Friend” employee referral bonus