Outstanding Employer
At Pedder, we believe that we are only as good as the sum of our parts. This means that, for our business to be as successful as possible, our staff need to be happy, motivated and effective.
It is therefore incumbent upon the management team to ensure that working practices, environments and expectations facilitate a positive and supportive experience for all involved. We have sought to provide our staff with everything they need to succeed and flourish within the Pedder family. We do not rest on our laurels either - we are always reviewing and updating our approach in line with staff feedback.
Our people make us who we are. At Pedder, our staff don’t just work for the business, the business has to work for them too.
See what our colleagues say about working at Pedder:
Alex Astleford“I began working for Pedder in 2018 as a graduate. What brought me to Pedder was a combination of being a high performing family company, along with specialising South East London. I started my journey in Sydenham as a lettings negotiator followed by transferring to the sales team after which I have moved to operate the Brockley Office. Pedder has given me a clear route to operating my own office. I have had a fantastic support network ranging from my buddy when I started, my line manager as I progressed and now currently the Managing Director. Pedder is a dynamic company which is currently expanding, there are always fantastic opportunities to achieve and strive towards your career goals.“
Ben Cook“Pedder provide the training and working environment to really excel in your career, which appealed to me when I left University. Pedder also give you the support you need to feel confident in what you do, supplying you with a great springboard to progress along your career path. Working in relatively small teams in each office, you often connect with your colleagues across Pedder’s office network, whilst retaining focus on achieving your goals within the target-driven atmosphere. Joining Pedder in the middle of the pandemic has certainly presented challenges, but I feel I am growing into my role and cannot see any progression limitations within the company. The support of the management team and my colleagues has made me feel at home, providing me with confidence that my hard work will continue to be rewarded.“
Josh Doel“Having started working for Pedder in September 2017 as a graduate consultant, I quickly learned what it was that made Pedder such a special place to be. As a company run on family principles in an industry which often has a less savoury reputation, I was thrilled to find myself surrounded by like-minded, friendly colleagues all of whom look out for one another and offer a helping hand where needed, assisting you through the transition into full time employment and the property industry. Everything within the company is geared to help employees succeed and progress their career in the property sector, with the training and guidance available there is a great opportunity for those who put the hard work in to climb the ladder and achieve promotion, something which I have benefitted from personally. There is a real togetherness throughout the company, with bi-annual companywide parties and trips abroad for winning negotiators and branches Pedder has built its own community feel. Every office is interlinked through a network of computer systems allowing you to cross sell properties from across the entire portfolio, also helping to keep in touch with your colleagues from other offices who are always on hand to help. I thoroughly enjoy working here, continually learning in this ever-changing industry and growing as both a person and in my career which I can honestly say Pedder has had a huge helping hand in.“
What makes us an outstanding employer?
BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES
- Annual pay rise for the whole company
- Prizes and bonuses handed out on quarterly an annual basis
- Referral fee scheme for introducing new team members to the company
- Long service awards & increased holiday
TEAM
- Supportive, inclusive and friendly culture from the top down
- Regular staff feedback/evaluation to allow the business to constantly improve
- Interlinked offices enabling family culture to prevail
- Like-minded colleagues who value service as much as they value culture and fun
WELLBEING
- Access to established wellness and wellbeing initiatives – run by experts in the field
- Break-out spaces in all offices
- Support network enabled by experienced HR team
- Regular office refurbs providing colleagues with a comfortable and modern workspace
EVENTS
- Trip to Mallorca and UK staycations
- Annual summer and Christmas parties
- Company pub quizzes & drinks nights
- 7-a-side football
- Regular fundraising & charity events such vas fun runs & dress-down days
DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT
- Mentoring system for all new colleagues
- Clear progression pathways
- Daily contact with line manager
- Paid industry memberships
- Support and payment through industry qualifications (ARLA, NAEA, RICS)
- Thorough, ongoing training for the whole company
- Investment in industry-leading technology – giving team members an advantage over competitors
- ‘Open door’ culture throughout the business
“Everything within the company is geared to help employees succeed and progress their career in the property sector, with the training and guidance available there is a great opportunity for those who put the hard work in to climb the ladder and achieve promotion.”
