Key responsibilities
Property Consulting provide consumer-led research and consulting services to a number of property owners, investors and developers within the retail industry both in the UK and overseas. We have experienced significant double digit growth in consulting revenues, with centre-based consumer surveys accounting for more than 50% of our business. This survey data is syndicated to form Shopper Dimensions which amounts to over 290,000 surveys across 140 centres in the UK. To support this continued growth, we have defined a new requirement for a Consultant to join the team.
The Property Consultant’s role is primarily the delivery of a variety of projects including retail impact analysis, tenant mix analysis, sales forecasts, floorspace capacity analysis, customer performance & survey analysis, competitive positioning and marketing strategies. Working within a busy team, analysts are expected to take ownership of their projects from inception to completion, ensuring high analytical standards, clear conclusions and prompt delivery. The role involves significant contact with external parties including representatives of the client, key project team professionals (typically planners, property agents and marketing advisors) and other stakeholders (e.g. potential occupiers, local authorities and investors).
Core skills, knowledge, experience required
The ideal candidate, as well as being a highly motivated self-starter, will have the following skills:
- Numerate degree (2:1 or above) preferably Mathematics, Statistics or Geography.
- Sound IT literacy and hands-on PC experience enabling you to apply this in a business environment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity or experience of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) a plus*.
- Good inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate technical results to non-technical individuals.
- A sound understanding and appreciation of UK retailing and UK geography.
- Proven report writing skills and the ability to distil conclusions from statistical outputs.
*Full GIS training will be given to the successful applicant
Desirable skills and experience
- Some experience in location planning would be considered a plus.
About the business division
CACI Property Consulting is one of the largest independent research advisors in the UK, working with the world’s leading property investors and developers. Drawing upon market leading expertise in consumer value, lifestyle habits and shopping patterns, CACI Property Consulting undertake feasibility studies for shopping centres, retail parks, leisure and mixed used developments, develop customer based operational strategies for asset managers, location strategies for investors and provide a research based location interface between the customer, occupier and investor. This work increasingly includes projects in countries across Europe and beyond.
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To apply for this vacancy please email Charlotte Woods, Senior Consultant on cwoods@caci.co.uk