Careers at Ashton Burkinshaw

Ashton Burkinshaw can offer enthusiastic and motivated people an excellent career within the property management sector. By the very fact that we have the Investors in People accreditation shows that we take both the employment and development of our staff very seriously.

Frances Burkinshaw is a National ARLA trainer and provides continuous training sessions to ensure that staff fully aware of changes in industry legislation and this ensures that our clients receive a service of the highest standard.

We encourage our staff to take the ARLA competency tests and in fact 80% of the staff has attained the ARLA level 1 status and most of our senior staff are qualified to ARLA level 2.

The size of the company now offers very realistic opportunities for progression. If you are thinking of moving either within the industry or into a career in property management contact us here for further information.

Alternatively, keep an eye on this site as we will periodically advertise our current vacancies.

Current Vacancies

Tonbridge - Negotiator

Ashton Burkinshaw Ltd has offices located throughout the South East which provide specialist letting services to landlords and tenants. We are looking for a Negotiator who is energetic, articulate and ambitious to join our company in the Tonbridge branch. The role involves with assisting in the smooth operation of the lettings department and ensuring the very best levels of client relations. Duties include: To carry out a client presentation giving a rental appraisal on the property and to attend all property viewings. Liaise with landlords and tenants on a regular basis. To understand potential tenant requirements and offer them suitable properties. To deal with all potential clients over the telephone or face to face. To meet set targets in relation to required lets. To deal with queries and questions of the companies services.

To be considered for this position you will possess the following qualities: Able to demonstrate a previous successful track record within the lettings/sales industry. Have excellent communication skills. Be well presented and professional. Able to deal with people at all levels. Be articulate and intelligent with the ability to work as part of a team and have excellent initiative. Has achieved or is willing to work towards an industry qualification. Holds a full and clean UK Driving License, able to drive a manual motor car Hours: 9.00am to 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday and every Saturday 9.00am to 2.00pm. Benefits include: basic salary plus commission, use of company pool car & 20 days holiday. Please apply by either email, sending CV to Angela Atkins at careers@ashtonburkinshaw.co.uk or post to:- 5 Clarendon Place King Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1BQ

Sevenoaks - Branch Manager

Ashton Burkinshaw has offices located throughout the South East which provide specialist letting services to landlords and tenants. We are looking for an energetic and ambitious Branch Manager to head up our busy team in Sevenoaks. The role involves managing a portfolio of properties, managing staff, managing administration, managing accounts, managing repairs and ensuring the very best levels of client relations. Duties include: Day to day running of the branch. Manage the daily administrative duties. Able to motivate and develop the team. To provide outstanding service to our customers Identify areas of growth and act on it. Develop new business relationships.

To be considered for this position you will possess the following qualities: Must have a knowledge of residential lettings (or possibly sales). Must have strong leadership and management skills. Must be Sales focused and Target driven Has excellent Administrative skills. Has achieved ARLA Level 1 or equivalent industry qualification and happy to work towards the next level. Has a Professional approach and appearance. Has effective written and verbal communication skills. Hold a full and clean UK Driving License, drive a manual motor car. Hours: 9.00am to 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday, working Saturdays 9.00am to 2.00pm. Benefits include: company car, commission & 20 days holiday.

Tunbridge Wells - Saturday Person

Ashton Burkinshaw are looking to recruit a Saturday person for the Tunbridge Wells office. We are looking for an energetic, articulate and well presented person required to join our busy team in Tunbridge Wells. The role involves with assisting in the smooth operation of the lettings department on a Saturday and ensuring the very best levels of client relations. Duties include: Attending property viewings. Dealing with potential clients over the telephone and face to face. To deal with queries and questions of the companies services. To understand potential tenants requirements and offer them suitable properties.

To be considered for this position you will possess the following qualities: Have excellent communication skills. Be well presented and professional. Able to deal with people at all levels. Be articulate and intelligent with the ability to work as part of a team. Holds a full and clean UK Driving License, be able to drive a manual motor car and have a vehicle and be prepared to use it for work purposes. Hours: 9.00am to 2.00pm every Saturday. Please apply by either email, sending CV to Angela Atkins at careers@ashtonburkinshaw.co.uk or post to:- 5 Clarendon Place King Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1BQ

Chatham - Negotiator

Ashton Burkinshaw Ltd has offices located throughout the South East which provide specialist letting services to landlords and tenants. We are looking for a Negotiator who is energetic, articulate and ambitious to join our company in the Chatham branch. The role involves with assisting in the smooth operation of the lettings department and ensuring the very best levels of client relations. Duties include: To carry out a client presentation giving a rental appraisal on the property and to attend all property viewings. Liaise with landlords and tenants on a regular basis. To understand potential tenant requirements and offer them suitable properties. To deal with all potential clients over the telephone or face to face. To meet set targets in relation to required lets. To deal with queries and questions of the companies services.

Sevenoaks - Lettings Administrator

Ashton Burkinshaw Ltd has offices located throughout the South East which provide specialist letting services to landlords and tenants. We are looking for an articulate person to join their busy team in Sevenoaks as a Lettings Administrator. The jobholder is to provide support within the branch and report to the Branch Manager and should be able to type in excess of 50 wpm; should have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office. Be able to communicate a wide spectrum of people, both on the telephone and directly. The jobholder should have previous office experience, should be organized, methodical and flexible.

Must hold a clean driving license and be able to drive a manual motorcar. This is a full time position to include one in three Saturdays (9.00am to 2.00pm) with a day off in lieu the following week. If you are looking for a new challenge in a progressive company then please apply by sending your CV to Angela Atkins at careers@ashtonburkinshaw.co.uk or 5 Clarendon Place, King Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1BQ

Tunbridge Wells - Property Manager

Ashton Burkinshaw Ltd has offices located throughout the South East which provide specialist letting services to landlords and tenants. We are looking for an energetic and ambitious person to join our busy team in Tunbridge Wells as a Property Manager. The role involves managing a portfolio of properties, managing accounts, organizing repairs and ensuring the very best levels of client relations. Duties include: Producing inventory and schedule of condition. Carry out check ins and outs. Negotiate damages claims with tenants following check out. Receive and action maintenance issues and instruct approved contractors accordingly, controlling costs and quality of work. Act as liaison between landlords, tenants, contractors. Arrange and carry out property visits, submit reports to landlords and follow up any identified maintenance issues. Secure additional funds from Landlords, when necessary. Manage the process relating to insurance claims, including meeting loss adjusters, supervising works and securing repayment from insurance companies.

To be considered for this position you will possess the following qualities: Professional approach and appearance. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Experienced in dispute resolution and problem solving, Able to handle difficult/sensitive situations. Has achieved or is willing to work towards an industry qualification. Hold a full and clean UK Driving License. Please apply by either email, sending CV to Angela Atkins at careers@ashtonburkinshaw.co.uk or post to:- 5 Clarendon Place King Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1BQ

Maidstone - Property Manager

Ashton Burkinshaw Ltd has offices located throughout the South East which provide specialist letting services to landlords and tenants. We are looking for an energetic and ambitious person to join our busy team in Maidstone as a Property Manager. The role involves managing a portfolio of properties, managing accounts, organizing repairs and ensuring the very best levels of client relations. Duties include: Producing inventory and schedule of condition. Carry out check ins and outs. Negotiate damages claims with tenants following check out. Receive and action maintenance issues and instruct approved contractors accordingly, controlling costs and quality of work. Act as liaison between landlords, tenants, contractors. Arrange and carry out property visits, submit reports to landlords and follow up any identified maintenance issues. Secure additional funds from Landlords, when necessary. Manage the process relating to insurance claims, including meeting loss adjusters, supervising works and securing repayment from insurance companies.

Send CV with current remuneration to careers@ashtonburkinshaw.co.uk.