Job Description

About The Role



Let's grow together!



We are a Platinum Investors in People employer and an award-winning UK bank focused on growth. We help savers and businesses across the UK achieve their ambitions and build a sustainable future. If you're an experienced Surveyor looking to grow in a friendly environment, we want to hear from you!



This is a market leading opportunity to become a specialist Buy-To-Let valuer and our local expert within a respected team that operates within an in-house lender environment.



We are flexible, inclusive, committed to your wellbeing, and passionate about helping you reach your potential. Let's grow together...



Our Mission



Our mission is to empower our customers by providing exceptional financial services that help them achieve their goals and build a sustainable future. We are dedicated to fostering growth, innovation, and excellence in everything we do.



Our Values

Integrity:

We uphold the highest standards of integrity in all our actions.

Customer Focus:

We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers and exceeding their expectations.

Innovation:

We embrace change and continuously seek new ways to improve our services.

Collaboration:

We work together, across boundaries, to meet the needs of our customers and help the company win.

Respect:

We value our people, encourage their development, and reward their performance.

Sustainability:

We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment and our communities.



Brief Description



We are recruiting a home-based Regional Surveyor for Central and West London (postcodes: NW1, NW6, NW8, NW10, SW1, SW3, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW10, W, WC, and EC).



If you are fully qualified (MRICS / FRICS / AssocRICS) with post-qualification experience, this opportunity is for you.



Purpose of the Role



Conduct valuations per company lending criteria, RICS Red Book, and Paragon's guidance.

About You



Duties and Responsibilities



Be the local "Gatekeeper" and expert for the post code coverage.

Manage the region, including valuation flow and panel input.

Maintain local panel valuer relationships and provide input and oversight of the advice received.

Provide high-quality professional advice as the face of the Group.

Comply with RICS regulations and other requirements.

Stay updated on local markets and technical developments, including HMOs.

Assist with Receiver of Rent, Repossession, and Power of Sale cases.

Provide Market Reports and other information for Group Strategy.

Support other Group business lines, including Development Finance and Due Diligence.

Attend Head Office for Duty Surveyor role, meetings, and projects.



Qualifications and Experience



Professional competence/qualification (MRICS / FRICS / AssocRICS) and Valuer Registration scheme.

Up-to-date CPD.

Clean current driving licence.



Even if you don't meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. At Paragon, we value diversity and we're excited to hear from passionate individuals like you! If you're ready to contribute to the team, please apply.



Further information on the role can be found in the Purpose and Performance Profile (PPP), which is downloadable on this page.



Please note, applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship.



Working Hours



37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (one hour for lunch).



Inclusion



As a Disability Confident Employer, we want to ensure that our vacancies are accessible for everyone. If you have a disability, long term health condition or are neurodiverse and need us to adjust our recruitment process please get in touch with our recruitment team



About Us

What can we offer you?

Generous Holiday Allowance:

Starting from 27 days and climbing to 30, you also get to enjoy a day off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. You can also buy or sell up to a week's leave

Share Save Scheme:

Annually, you have the opportunity to buy shares in Paragon at a discounted rate

Profit Related Pay:

We share some of our annual profit with our eligible employees

Pension Plan:

We contribute up to 10% of your annual salary towards your pension

Family Friendly policies:

We offer enhanced parental pay and paid time off for fertility treatment

Employee Discounts:

Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, motoring and more

Volunteering Day:

Contribute to causes you care about with one volunteering day per year

Life Assurance and Personal Accident Cover



Be flexible



We promote flexibility around how and where we work so that you can achieve a healthier work-life balance. We operate hybrid working, splitting our week between the office and home.



Be yourself



As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome diversity and care about inclusion. That's why we want you to be your whole self at work. We believe an inclusive workplace is good for each of us, great for our customers and better for our business. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Network meets regularly to share challenges, experience, and ideas to build a more equal, diverse, and inclusive business.



Be heard



We listen to your point of view, with our People Forum and regular employee surveys making sure you can use your voice and influence our future.



Be well



We will give you access to a range of tools and resources to support your wellbeing. This will include a digital GP service via our free Employee Assistance Programme, access to our Wellbeing team to connect you with the help you need to get more out of life and our Vitality at Work programme to provide you with discounted gym membership, fitness equipment and another multitude of wellbeing services.



Be better



We want you to reach your potential and, as a Platinum Investors in People employer, we'll encourage you to learn and develop by building a personalised development plan together with your manager.