Job Description
Location: Blackfriars, London. 1 day WFH.
Who are Christie & Co?
We’re the leading specialist advisor for buying and selling businesses in our sectors - hotels, pubs, restaurants, childcare, healthcare, convenience retail, leisure and medical.
Where we work
We employ the largest team of sector specialists in the UK and the largest group of hotel specialists in Europe, providing professional brokerage and advisory services from offices in major cities across Britain and Europe. And because we’ve been doing this for over 90 years, we know our sectors and local markets inside out. We work closely with our clients to guide and conclude transactions of any size, covering hotels, restaurants and pubs, leisure, forecourts and convenience retail businesses, social care and elderly care, childcare & education facilities, dental practices and pharmacies.
Purpose of the Role
Christie & Co has developed a market leading consultancy proposition combined a wide range of services and client base including leading owners, operators, investors, lenders and developers. This role forms an integral part of the Christie & Co Hotels Team (Brokerage, Consultancy and Valuations) in the UK and across Europe. It will support both the Consultancy team and Hotels team leadership with comprehensive research, database maintenance, elevation of analytical tools, direct project support as well as adjacent commercial activity including presentations, market publications, commercial proposals and client presentations. This role demands agile self-management combined with intense internal and external collaboration, all powered by a passion for the industry as well as a drive to learn and contribute to the team’s success in meeting (and exceeding) our clients’ requirements. This role is a fantastic learning platform to consolidate the candidate’s analytical skills and expand his/her professional vision of the hotel investment sector.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Tackle with enthusiasm and discipline thorough market reviews in support of projects, focused industry publications and client presentations, occasionally supporting the production of commercial pitches
* Demonstrate individual excellence in undertaking projects (or parts of) independently and active teamwork in the context of larger and/or cross-office assignments (ex: portfolio)
* Critically and timely contribute to the preparation of feasibility studies, operational reviews, commercial due diligence and development advice or any other bespoke services
* Demonstrate individual excellence in undertaking projects (or parts of) independently and active teamwork in the context of larger and/or cross-office assignments (ex: portfolio)
* Regularly and proactively monitor the hospitality market and competition in the UK and wider Europe in order to maintain in-depth and timely market knowledge. Active maintenance and update of databases, critical resources and internal newsletter, gathering and organising hotel transactions, financial and operating statements
* Work in partnership with the European offices to roll out critical initiatives, new tools, coordinate research efforts and databases ensuring a smooth and productive collaboration of the wider hotel team
* Support to management in addressing ad-hoc client requests from complementary research, short presentations or commercial proposals with a sense of urgency and responsiveness
* Initiate and creatively support the development of new financial models, study models, bespoke side-analyses, etc.
* With supervision of functional leader or senior peers, ensure a responsive communication to customer requests and timely follow-up on project leads
* Where relevant pro-actively engage with our brokerage or valuation team in order to leverage their transactional market knowledge, valuation guidance to support our consultancy deliverables and conclusions
* Pro-actively develop and maintain productive relationships with the Christie & Co consultancy teams across Europe, as well as other Hotels teams and the wider Christie & Co organisation
* Jointly promote and physically represent the Christie & Co brand at professional events, client meetings and presentations
* Conduct business with versatile communication style and demonstrating the high quality and professional standards of Christie & Co
Working Relationships and Contacts
You will work within the Consultancy team, with close working relationships with the brokerage and valuation and international teams. You will also collaborate with other departments to cross- sell business and to provide reports for pitches and client presentations.
Person Specification
Skills and Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Economics, Maths, Real Estate, Hospitality Management, or related fields
* 3-5 years experience in hotel real estate (can include internships and placements in consultancy investment or asset management teams)
* Experience in hotel operations is beneficial but not essential
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills as a critical requirement
* Experience handling multiple data sets and thorough investment modelling – certifications preferred
* Analytical, detail-oriented, and highly organised
* Possesses a strong ability to collaborate effectively with others and excels at managing and meeting deadlines
* Strong interest in research and data analysis; confident in writing industry reports
* Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise dynamically, and work independently while seeking feedback
What we offer
* Discretionary bonus connected to team performance against annual target
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Holiday carryover & additional Christmas leave
* Life assurance
* Employee wellbeing assistance via Plumm
* Cycle to work scheme
* “Recommend a Friend” employee referral bonus
* Enhanced family friendly leave
* Eyecare vouchers
* Sick pay for up to 30 days annually
* Annual salary review, as we are committed to paying fair salaries
* Annual promotion rounds to ensure we recognise and appropriately reward key talent
Our Values
Adaptable, Collaborative, Innovative, Personal and Trusted, you can learn more about life at Christie & Co here: https://www.christie.com/careers/what-makes-the-christie-co-experience/
Please apply today, or for more information, contact: jobs@christie.com
Christie & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.