Strutt & Parker - Associate Director in Cirencester

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our Cirencester office, representing Strutt & Parker across the highly desirable South Cotswolds. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within one of the most sought-after regions in the UK, managing relationships with discerning clients and overseeing homes of significant quality and character. Our team is deeply passionate about the service we provide, and we take pride in the collaborative, positive culture within the office. We celebrate achievements, support one another, and enjoy a variety of team events throughout the year. Finding someone who shares this energy - someone who is motivated, proactive, and committed to delivering an exceptional client experience - is essential.

In this role, you will play a key part in both the ongoing success of the Cirencester office and its future growth. You will demonstrate strong leadership capability, a commercial mindset, and an ability to inspire the team around you. In return, we offer continuous professional development, ensuring you remain fully up to date with industry legislation, compliance, and best practice. This position provides a strong platform to expand your skill set, strengthen your leadership profile, and progress within the wider business. Prior experience in the premium or prime markets - particularly within a rural or village-house setting - is highly desirable, as is a strong understanding of the expectations of high-net-worth clients.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of individual and team revenue against set targets through the sale of residential properties in the Cotswolds area.
• Develop relationships and work closely with clients through meetings to secure future instructions/business.
• Sourcing, pitching for, and securing new business through developing relationships with potential clients, and other relevant stakeholders.
• To provide exceptional customer service to clients, both face to face and by telephone or email.
• Meeting with clients and provide a service tailored to individual instructions.
• To progress sales to completion including liaison with solicitors as appropriate and keeping all parties well informed.
• To provide informed advice and expertise to clients and colleagues.
• Maintain a network of both internal and external contacts and make use of these to gain information on relevant markets and new business opportunities.
• Maintain team standards according to company policy and external regulations in relation to compliance and KYC responsibilities.

Person specification

• Be able to demonstrate a successful track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Demonstrate in-depth local knowledge of Cirencester and the surrounding area.
• Possess excellent negotiating skills and rapport building skills.
• Have experience of leading pitches and securing new business.
• Demonstrate a full understanding of the residential sales process.
• Have a full understanding of all relevant regulation and AML and KYC procedures required in residential transactions.
• Be capable of building and maintaining good relationships with team members, other colleagues, clients and agents.
• Exhibit commitment to high standards and providing a quality service.
• Be able to show a track record of converting market appraisals to sales revenue.
• Possess a composed manner and ability to work under pressure.
• Have strong time management and ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Exhibit excellent planning, organisational and co-ordination skills.
• Demonstrate excellent telephone manner and communication, both written and verbal.
• Possess the ability to work well as part of a team but also able to self-motivate and work independently.
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Private medical cover.
• 27 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits).
• Health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work.
• Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8 × basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice.

Strutt and Parker is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

We know how important it is to many of our employees to be able to give back to their communities by supporting charities through volunteering and fundraising. Every member of staff has one day each year to volunteer, either through one of our events or in their local community, for a cause they are passionate about. For those raising funds, you may be eligible for BNP Paribas’ matched funding which could see your charity fundraising pot topped up.

Employee Networks

• MixCity – gender equality network.
• Ability Network – raises awareness of disability related issues.
• Early Careers Network – provides support to employees in the early stages of their careers, engaging them to feel more connected with the business as well as creating a sense of community.
• Pride – creating a supportive working environment where colleagues, customers and clients from the LGBT+ community feel safe, respected and valued by all.
• Multicultural – focuses on creating an inclusive environment by recognizing and celebrating the diverse cultures and traditions of our workforce.
• Parents & Carers – helps create an effective support infrastructure to working families.

86% of employees feel that the company is an inclusive place to work at and supports diversity (gender, age, ethnic origins, disability, sexual orientation and identity). 80% of employees feel they are treated with respect.