graduate brochure 2017/18 us now...future you
Contents Our graduate programme - page 3 Guy Hemus - - page 4 Kay Davies - - page 5 Meet our colleagues - page 6-7 About us - page 8 About you - page 9 Benefits of working for Fisher German - page 10 How to apply - page 11 Meet your Team - page 12 Our community - page 13 Final word - page 14-15
Our graduate programme Through our six sectors, Fisher German cover a wide variety of work. This ensures you receive exposure to many different areas and we will encourage you to specialise in work which interests you. You will be fully supported throughout your training and the APC process and will have a dedicated on-site supervisor and counsellor/mentor. If you are following the surveying route, you will also have access to an off-site APC Doctor who will meet with you throughout your qualification preiod. This enables you to: Have the opportunity to attend career developing events such as our firmwide professional development days Have the opportunity to network with fellow s and develop your knowledge Temporarily transfer to another team to widen your experience Have mock interviews with our RICS trained assessors. Be continually assessed to ensure we are able to provide you with the best possible foundation to your career Have regular contact with your APC team to advise and guide you through the start of your career Our vision To be the best at what we do, as judged by our clients and colleagues. Our values Simplicity, Commitment, Professionalism, Entrepreneurialism, Empowerment, Pride
I feel priviledged to lead graduate recruitment at Fisher German. Guy Hemus As part of my role, I feel privileged to meet many talented and enthusiastic people who represent the future of our business. Fisher German is committed to recruiting the best people and, through dedicated support and training, enabling them to achieve their potential. We want our people to grow and develop their careers within the firm. I have experienced this first-hand, having joined the business as a graduate surveyor and, over subsequent years, progressed to. I am excited by the opportunities that we can offer and the fresh outlook that graduates bring. 2008 a 2010 Qualified as a Surveyor 2012 to Associate 2014 to Associate 2017 to 4
I do consider myself very lucky - I love my job, the people I work with and the clients I work for. Kay Davies I joined Fisher German in 2004 as the sole in-house planner. Since then the team has grown year on year. I have worked in both the public sector and for large private sector practices. I find that Fisher German offers the greatest variety, challenge and opportunity in the projects we undertake and the clients we act for. Everyone is encouraged to bring new ideas and have an innovative approach to work. At the same time we are a support network for each other and our surveying colleagues. Every day is different and if you are a motivated, enthusiastic and hard working person, then Fisher German offers a fantastic opportunity for you. But just as important as that professional side, is the warm and sociable nature of our colleagues. 2004 a Senior Planner 2005 to Associate 2007 to Associate 2011 to 5
Meet our colleagues Helen Scott to Associate For me, Fisher German offered the chance to work for a well-established, dynamic and continually growing business with a strong focus on graduate training and clear career progression. 6
Jessica Herritty Planner 2015 Joined part-time studying for MSc 2015 Became full time Fisher German empowered me to be involved in a diverse range of projects and to take responsibility for work from an early stage. Mary Eyles Rural Surveyor 2014&15 Summer placement 2016 There is a welcoming, approachable atmosphere at Fisher German, which has really helped me to develop, especially prior to completing my studies Luke Dodge Commercial Surveyor 2016 Summer placement 2017 I wanted experience in both commercial and rural surveying. I was openminded in the direction I wanted to take during my studies and FG were able and willing to support this. Hannah Godley Planner 2014 2016 Qualified as a Planner Fisher German is a welcoming and supportive place to work. A place where I have been able to grow and develop my skills. James Boddington Rural Surveyor 2015 2016 Qualified as a Surveyor An enthusiasm for assisting with the APC, a friendly atmosphere and the opportunity to climb the career ladder makes Fisher German a great place to be. 7
About us We have 16 offices across the country There are c450 people in the firm We have had a 94% pass rate over the last two RICS APC sessions pass 94% We have a rate 93% su ccess rate on all planning applications - the national average is 88% We have taken on 40 summer and placement students over the past two years We have had a consistent year on year increase on the number of graduates the company takes on We have had four people shortlisted for RICS Young Surveyor of the Year in 2017/18 and won the Rural Young Surveyor of the Year award last year. We have also won an award as the East Midlands Planning Consultacy of the Year 2015 20162017 17 19 23
About you Only one thing makes us who we are, and that s our people. We like open and honest colleagues who are both an individual and an integral team member. We re looking for people who ask the right questions and have the ability to network and build relationships with colleagues and clients alike. We value independent thought, and communicating your idea, no matter how small, will prove you have the motivation to succeed! We want your dedication, unique skills and attributes. 9
Benefits of working for Fisher German Professional Fees - We will pay for fees relating to your role, such as membership fees Holiday - You will have a starting holiday allowance of 23 days, which will increase over time Pension - When joining, you will be enrolled into our pension scheme, which we contribute 3% of your salary towards GoFish! - GoFish! is our exclusive portal which enables you to save money as you shop Employee Assistance Programme - This is a programme designed to support your health and wellbeing, free of charge Private Medical Health Care - Once qualified, you will be invited to join our Private Health scheme Car - Once qualified, you will have the choice of either a company car or the equivalent cash allowance
Interested? Then you will need to know how to apply: Step 1 Apply online at fishergerman.co.uk/careers/graduates We simply ask for a few contact details, a covering letter, a CV and for you to answer a couple of questions. Closing date Dec 6 2017 Step 2 Step 3 If successful, we will invite you to come for an interview. It will last approximately 45 minutes Second interviews will be held shortly afterwards at an office we believe will be most suited to you Step 4 If you are successful, you will begin with us between July and September 2018 11
Meet your graduate team 2003 2005 Qualified as a Surveyor 2010 to Associate 2012 to Associate 2015 to Seb Kingsley Rural Surveying Grad Team Role: Mock APC and APC Training 2010 2012 2014 2015 Qualified as a to Surveyor Associate to Associate Ruth Ofield Rural Surveying Grad Team Role: Training/APC 2002 2006 Qualified as a Surveyor 2009 to Associate 2011 to Associate 2015 to Matthew Hodgetts Rural Surveying Grad Team Role: Training Development 2012 2014 Qualified as Commercial Surveyor 2016 to Associate Rob Haigh Commercial Surveying Grad Team Role: Development Programme 2011 2014 Qualified as a Planner 2016 to Associate Jenny Salt Planner Grad Team Role: Development Programme/ APC Mentor 12
Our community We expect you to work hard let s be honest, now and then there are periods of intense effort; that s the nature of the job. ord office The Staff half take on a marathon uns ud r m y rit cha In addition, we hold firm-wide activities too, like our interoffice cricket and rugby tournaments. The no rthtake o west office n s peaks the three chall enge raising money for charity through bake sales, dress-down days, etc. inter- office crick compe titions et 13 The reward for your hard work is the opportunity for play time too. Each of our offices hold various social events, fundraising activities, charity work and some notorious Christmas Parties! by fice rug f o r e t in itions compet
When I look how Fisher German has progressed; its substantial growth even during an economic downturn, I am extremely proud 14
Final word from our Managing, Andrew Jackson I started as a Qualified Surveyor and it has taken me to the role of Managing. When I look at how Fisher German has progressed - its substantial growth even during an economic downturn - I am extremely proud. That growth doesn t happen by accident. It happens by providing the right strategic direction, excellent financial management and, above all, by having the best people across the whole organisation. For us it is about finding people who have a passion for their chosen careers and who will be inspired by the same things. Don t for a minute think that we are looking to recruit clones or robots - we would not be the entrepreneurial firm we are today, if we did. At Fisher German we have personality; we re not a faceless organisation. We are a great firm with a long history. We are proud of that and work hard to do it justice. We aim to be trusted business advisers as well as surveyors and help our clients achieve what they want. We do recognise that you have a choice and I would strongly recommend you do as much research as possible to find the right organisation for you. It is important to find somewhere you really want to work and we want graduates who really want to work with us. 15