Cluttons is looking for a Rating Surveying Assistant to join our market-leading Rating team in Manchester. In this role, you will provide first-class support to Partners and surveyors, delivering rating advice to a broad range of clients including landlords, occupiers, investors, and developers.
What You'll Do
- Alongside surveyors, attend client meetings as required.
- Support surveyors to provide bespoke rates appeal and mitigation advice to a wide range of clients.
- Assist in the preparation of client reports.
- Assist the surveyors on building inspections.
- Develop good working knowledge of existing systems and processes for the delivery of services to clients.
- Assist on any ad-hoc projects and work to support the surveyors in successful delivery to clients.
- Support in delivering services to existing client base.
- Develop knowledge of principles and practices of related disciplines.
- Enhance Cluttons’ reputation through supporting successful delivery.
- Provide first-class support to colleagues.
- Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Develop a working knowledge of relevant software packages.
- Evaluate, adapt, and improve standards, techniques, and procedures.
What We're Looking For
- Educated to A Level or NVQ.
- Keen interest in real estate.
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Creative thinker.
- Ability to work autonomously and coordinate tasks efficiently to ensure deadlines are met.
- Accurate and exceptional attention to detail.
- Flexible approach to work.
- Team player who works effectively with colleagues and clients.
- Good IT skills (Word, Excel, MS Outlook).
- Ability to learn new skills quickly.
Nice to Have
- A background in clerical or office work would be beneficial but is not a necessity as training will be provided.
Team & Environment
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hybrid working.
- Holidays: 25 days increasing in line with length of service to a maximum of 30 days.
- Enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Interest-free season ticket loans.
- Cycle to work scheme with discounted bicycles.
- Flu and eye care vouchers.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 health & wellbeing support.
- Help@Hand Remote GP app.
- Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, and more.
- Family & wellbeing policy including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay, and more.
- Flexible benefits policy: Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday, discounted gym membership, discounted dental insurance, discounted private medical insurance for family cover, discounted critical health insurance, and more.
Work Mode
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and is based in Manchester.
We recognise that diversity in all its forms—including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background—enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don’t have all the skills we have asked for—we will support you with the development you need.
