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Careers

Looking for a new career opportunity with a leading-edge South Coast estate agent?

Our success here at Jacobs Steel is down to the strength of our team: their skills, ability and commitment to tirelessly deliver results for our clients is what sets us apart. We’re very proud of the people who work for us and in return offer opportunities for career development to further their potential. We believe in offering incentives to motivate, and recognising achievement every step of the way. Many of our current senior management team joined us at the very start of their careers and have worked their way up.

We're a people business

And we need people like you

As a group, we find matching the right property to the right people gives us a tremendous buzz, which makes our industry a particularly rewarding one to work in. If you're interested in a career as an estate agent, we want to hear from you. We're always on the lookout for motivated, enthusiastic and exceptional people to join our fast-paced and dynamic environment.

We provide a comprehensive training package so you'll develop the skills and experience needed to rise within our company. The different roles and opportunities within Jacobs Steel also mean you can diversify and specialise, gaining qualifications in topics such as surveying, sales and lettings.


Want to be our next up-and-coming star? Whether you're a recent college graduate and would like to join an apprenticeship programme, or have previous experience and want to enhance your skills base – contact Jacobs Steel to find out more about the positions available.

Current Vacancies


Working for Jacobs Steel isn't just a job; it's a lifestyle. Our staff are proud of the business they represent, they are excited by all things property, and they have an unquestionable desire to always exceed expectations.

Jacobs Steel have been established 38 years and have seven offices spanning the south coast between Worthing and Brighton, arguably providing more coverage over any other local independent agent. We appreciate all the effort our team members put into their careers and make sure that no achievement goes unnoticed. We make sure our staff are rewarded and this is demonstrated by our exceptional staff retention rate. In fact, most of our Branch Managers and Senior Property Consultants have worked their way up from junior level; and we would like to think that any new addition to our business could do the same.

We are a growing, multi-division Estate agency with an ambition to change the property industry for the better. Our teams across our 6 branches are forward thinking individuals with a genuine passion for property; across sales, lettings, new homes, commercial, admin and marketing.


Current vacancies

Assistant Manager (Estate Agent)

Worthing

Having enjoyed a hugely successful 18 months since relocating our flagship Worthing Town Centre office, we are seeking an Assistant Manager to bring their experience, leadership and passion to our team. Leading from the front, you will pride yourself on next-level customer service and revel in our efforts to consistently improve and innovate our growing business.

Whilst reporting to the Branch Manager, this role will be responsible for supervising and mentoring a small team and running many of the day to day tasks for the branch.

As Assistant Manager of our Worthing branch, you will be responsible for:

  • Building relationships with buyers and sellers
  • Booking and attending valuations
  • Taking ownership and progressing sales from agreed offer to completion
  • Mentoring, coaching, and managing less experienced colleagues
  • Partnering with the Manager, Director, and marketing team to develop and implement strategies to improve market share

The successful candidate will possess the following:

  • A minimum of 5 years estate agency experience
  • Previous experience valuing residential properties and bringing them to market
  • A confident 'can do' attitude with a competitive nature
  • Excellent relationship building skills
  • A clean driving license

This role presents a rare opportunity for you to develop your career within a developing branch.

Apply to: mattjacobs@jacobs-steel.co.uk


Property Manager

Worthing

We appreciate all the effort our team members put in to their careers and make sure that no achievement goes unnoticed. We make sure our staff are rewarded and this is demonstrated by our exceptional staff retention rate. In fact, most of our Branch Managers and Senior Property Consultants have worked their way up from junior level; and we would like to think that any new addition to our business could do the same.

Responsibilities include:

  • Building relationships with both tenants and landlords
  • Resolving property management queries
  • Regular telephone interaction with contractors
  • Responding to and organising property maintenance requests
  • Booking and carrying out property inspections

If you are genuinely passionate about property, enjoy a problem solving role, and have a desire to provide excellent customer service please apply now.

Apply to: olliewhiting@jacobs-steel.co.uk


Estate Agent Apprentice

Shoreham

Have you recently finished college and have an interest in property?

Do you enjoy building relationships and delivering great customer service?

Do you want to have a career in a position which offers diversity in a fast and dynamic environment?

If your answer is yes to the above, we would love to hear from you as we continue to recruit for our apprenticeship program.

Jacobs Steel have been established almost 40 years and have six offices spanning the south coast. We are seeking an apprentice to join our sales team in our highly successful Hove branch to provide vital support to our growing business.

As an apprentice you will work a 5 day week which includes Saturdays with a day off in the week. We appreciate all the effort our team members put into their careers and make sure that no achievement goes unnoticed. We make sure our staff are rewarded and this is demonstrated by our exceptional staff retention rate. In fact, most of our Branch Managers and Senior Property Consultants have worked their way up from junior level; and we would like to think that any new addition to our business could do the same.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Building relationships with customers
  • Regular telephone interaction with applicants
  • Registering prospective buyers
  • Booking and carrying out property viewings
  • Canvassing marketing material
  • Office administration - such as designing floor plans, producing property files, and uploading photos

As a Property Apprentice you can expect to receive:

  • A good holiday package which includes an extra day off on your birthday!
  • Quarterly company-wide staff events & celebrations
  • Support & training to continue personal development and enhance your career within Jacobs Steel
  • Regular appraisals

Apply to: mattjacobs@jacobs-steel.co.uk


Property Consultant

Findon, Worthing

Jacobs Steel’s residential sales business continues to thrive across its six offices and we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Negotiator to join our high performing and market leading Findon team. Our reputation has been built on excellent customer service and a relentless drive to deliver for our clients (this has resulted in over 1200 5* Google Reviews!). We are seeking an individual who enjoys building relationships, has an interest in property and naturally goes the extra mile for their customers. In return, Jacobs Steel will provide training, on-going support from an established team, leading CRM technology, a clear career path and a financial incentives.

Responsibilities include:

  • Regular telephone and face to face interaction with clients
  • Registering, servicing and building relationships with new and existing buyers
  • Liaising with and servicing current vendors
  • Organising and accompanying applicants on property viewings
  • Assisting with all elements of the property sales process
  • Partnering with and contacting solicitors to progress sales

The successful candidate will possess the following:

  • A positive attitude
  • A desire to succeed and go the extra mile
  • Excellent relationship building skills
  • A minimum of 12 months estate agency experience
  • A clean driving licence

Apply to: mattjacobs@jacobs-steel.co.uk


If you'd like to send in a speculative application, please email info@jacobs-steel.co.uk

Lettings

12 Chapel Road
West Sussex
BN11 1BJ

01903 506040

Commercial

12 Chapel Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 1BJ

01903 792785

Land & New Homes

12 Chapel Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 1BJ

01903 500004

West Worthing

4 Wallace Parade
Goring Road
Worthing
BN12 4AL

01903 506080

Findon

228 Findon Road
Worthing
BN14 0EJ

01903 873999

Worthing

12 Chapel Road
Worthing
BN11 1BJ

01903 206000

Lancing

28 North Road
Lancing
BN15 9AB

01903 750335

Shoreham

31 Brunswick Road
Shoreham-by-Sea
BN43 5WA

01273 441341

Brighton & Hove

190 Portland Road
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 5QN

01273 956690

Marketing & Events

12 Chapel Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 1BJ

01903 500004