Kivells are looking to recruit Rural Graduates/Apprentice Surveyors to join our Early Careers Programme to start in September 2025.
The position provides the opportunity to work within our Professional Services Department and/or Livestock and Machinery Departments and will include hands-on client facing work from the start.
There will be a broad spectrum of work which could include the following:
• Farms, Land and Rural Agency
• Grants, Subsides and Environmental Management
• Formal ‘Red Book’ Valuations
• Rural Planning
• Landlord and Tenant
• Compulsory Purchase and Compensation
• Renewables & Telecommunications
• Livestock and Machinery Auctions
The position presents an excellent opportunity for keen and enthusiastic individuals to join a progressive and passionate firm of Land Agents and Auctioneers during an exciting period of growth and to build a career with a well-regarded South West firm.
Training and Support
We understand the significance of good training and support for our Trainees and therefore offer structured APC training programmes which include regular meetings with designated Supervisors and Counsellors.
We will pay for RICS and CAAV membership and the cost of your first APC assessment and CAAV exam.
Once you have passed your APC, you will have a meeting with your manager to discuss your future career development.
About Kivells
Kivells is a multi-disciplinary firm of Land Agents, Chartered Surveyors and Auctioneers which has been operating in the South West of England since 1885. The firm has an established Professional Services division which provides a range of technical advice and professional services to landowners, farmers and professionals.
Kivells operate across 5 main Offices located in Exeter, Holsworthy, Launceston, Liskeard and Bude together with 3 Livestock Centres located at Holsworthy, Exeter and Hallworthy from which we cover the whole of the West Country and beyond.
We are a Company offering a friendly, active and supportive working environment, with access to a variety of skills and knowledge to be shared.
Requirements
Applicants will preferably be studying an RICS accredited degree or looking to start a RICS accredited apprenticeship degree in September 2025 with relevant work experience or placements. The skills and characteristics we are looking for include:
• Willing, driven and motivated to succeed
• Organised with a high level of attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills
• Sound working knowledge of IT
• Efficient time management
• Positive in your abilities and interested in driving and expanding the business
• Able to work on your own initiative or within a team
• Full UK driving licence
Application Process
To apply, please send an application form, CV and covering letter to Wendy Johnson at hr@kivells.com or apply via our website www.kivells.com. The closing date for applications is 5pm on 30th November 2024.