Summer Internship Scheme
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you looking for a Summer Internship in a busy Estate Agency? We are recruiting candidates for our Surrey and South West London offices.
If you are interested in a career in property and would like to know more about the industry, John D Wood & Co. are launching a fantastic Summer Internship Scheme to give you full insight into what working as an estate agent entails. If you are a strong team player, have an excellent work ethic and have knowledge of Microsoft Office, we would love to hear from you!
You will get the opportunity to work directly with the sales and lettings teams during the busy summer months with the option to apply for a permanent role. During this time, you will become a vital member of the team and the running of the business.
Ideal candidates will be confident, determined, organised, have excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
John D Wood & Co. is successful in property marketing at both a national and international level, with a majority of our business coming through referral and recommendations. Trusted for generations, we have specialised in selling and letting residential property in London and the South of England for more than 150 years.
About the Role
- Work directly with the sales and or lettings team to support the day to day running of the branch.
- Gain basic understanding of the sales and lettings processes.
- Provide client support where necessary.
- Carry out face to face appointments/property viewings with prospective applicants
- Ad hoc assistance in the process of property negotiation.
- Meet and greet visitors who attend the branch
- Ensure an excellent standard of customer service is provided and upheld at all times
- Assist with any administration necessary.
Job Reference: JDW00090
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Real Estate
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Summer Internship Scheme roles across Connells Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Real Estate.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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