Saturday, 04 September 2010
Acorn Careers

Careers & Training at Acorn


The Human Resources Division is the heart of The Acorn Group. Not only does the division recruit for The Group, it takes pride in putting the employee's best interests first. Each individual's personal growth and development is a priority: we provide quality training to enhance the team's skills and effectiveness, which in turn provides a more effective and productive service in all divisions. We are always interested in exceptional candidates and if you have experience in estate agency or are interested in joining the industry, we would like to hear from you.

Land Agent



Candidates need not have any direct property development experience, although knowledge of the property industry is preferable. The role involves identifying and securing suitable instructions and thereafter co-ordinating all aspects of the acquisition or sale of land and property suitable for residential or mixed-use development.

    The ideal candidate will have:
  • Business development skills
  • Project management skills
  • A flair for new ideas and opportunities
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Motivation, drive and determination
  • Experience of the property industry an advantage
  • Full driving licence essential and own car
    Key Responsibilities and activities:
  • Identification of suitable sites
  • Appraisal and valuation of potential sites
  • Liaising with architects / planners / local authorities, etc
  • Demonstrating to land owners how to maximise the value of their property and securing instructions to act on their behalf
  • Liaising with contractors, leaseholders and landlords
  • Acting on behalf of purchasers in the acquisition of sites from 1 to 1000+ units
  • Building and maintaining relationships with branch staff, managers, developers, etc
  • Motivate Branch Managers and staff to pass on land enquiries

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Start Financial Services is a trading name of Acorn Limited, which is an appointed representative of Legal & General Partnership Services Limited for advising on and arranging mortgages and insurance and an introducer appointed representative of Legal & General (Portfolio Management Services) Limited for introducing life assurance, pensions and investments.  Both Legal & General companies are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Approval Reference H103998.

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