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CAREERS AT BNP PARIBAS REAL ESTATE

Join us

About us

Your development and career

Pathways to Property

Graduate development programme

Our values

Living the values

Our culture

Our benefits

How to join us

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JOIN USWe are delighted that you have chosen to investigate BNP Paribas Real Estate as a potential career option. I joined the company as a graduate in 1987 and I am now the Chief Operating Officer of BNP Paribas Real Estate UK. Both the property industry and our company have changed a great deal during my career and we have grown and prospered, with the company now being part of BNP Paribas, one of the largest financial institutions in the world.

Though the organisation is ambitious and fast growing, we still retain the qualities that made me join the company 25 years ago. We believe in treating all team members as individuals, with tailor-made career options to suit differing skill sets and interests.

Please take a moment to read through this information, especially the areas that interest you, and do not hesitate to make contact with us to find out more about our business and the career opportunities available.

Mark England Chief Operating Officer

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ABOUT USBNP Paribas Real Estate is Europe’s leading provider of integrated commercial real estate services, delivering solutions for property owners, investors and occupiers. Our dynamic business is expanding rapidly, supported by our parent company BNP Paribas.

Our UK presence includes a network of offices, providing a comprehensive range of services to an enviable portfolio of clients, including many FTSE 100 companies. Our network coverage, client base, expertise and excellence are mirrored in the 180 offices where our 3,700 advisers are operational across the world, managing a portfolio of €18 billion assets.

� 180 offices across the world � Europe’s leading provider of integrated commercial real estate services

� A wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas, the world’s strongest bank.

BNP Paribas Real Estate offers a comprehensive range of services to accompany the property strategies of its clients.

Our people are key to delivering outstanding results. We employ specialists with in-depth knowledge of each part of the real estate business. That means we can offer services that span the entire real estate lifecycle.

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FOCUSBNP Paribas Real Estate’s growth has been achieved through focusing on clients and their needs, by targeted acquisitions in the principal European real estate markets, key recruitments, and growth into other geographical areas via our network of Alliances.

STRONG AND STEADY GROWTHSince its formation, BNP Paribas Real Estate has grown strongly against any benchmark: market share, number of clients, number of transactions.

BNP Paribas Real Estate currently operates across 30 countries.

Hong Kong

U.A.E

USA

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YOUR DEVELOPMENTWe recognise that career progression and personal development are important to every employee. They are also important for the future growth and success of the company. At BNP Paribas Real Estate opportunities to grow and develop do not just come along at the beginning of your career; they are a feature of your entire time with us.

From the word go you will have access to a flexible corporate development curriculum which offers development at every level. Our career structure enables you to plan your learning and development in order to excel in your current role and to develop for the future.

You will have access to a wide variety of flexible and accessible learning solutions, including classroom based workshops, bite size modules, lunch time master classes, eLearning modules and an online reference library.

PERFORMANCE APPRAISALBNP Paribas Real Estate operates an annual performance appraisal process, with regular reviews throughout the year. During the appraisal process. You will discuss your performance and your objectives and update your personal development plan with your line manager.

Your personal development plan is specifically tailored to your objectives and your own career aspirations.

TALENT MANAGEMENTWe do not leave the future success of the business to chance. Our Talent Management Programme provides us with the opportunity to identify our high potential employees and accelerate them through the business.

CAREER STRUCTUREWhether you are good at managing people, winning business and/or have great expertise, we have a clear career structure that allows you to play to your strengths.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

DIRECTOR

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SENIOR DIRECTOR – RELATIONSHIP (INC. KAM)

SENIOR DIRECTOR – FEE EARNER

SENIOR DIRECTOR – MANAGEMENT

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

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SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR / OTHER SPECIALIST

ADMINISTRATOR / OTHER SPECIALIST

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PATHWAYS TO PROPERTYWORK EXPERIENCEWe offer a national two week work experience programme for school pupils to give them an overview of the working environment and a taster of possible careers within property. In addition to this we work with local schools to support their initiatives to ensure students have access to careers advice and information to help them make informed decisions on their career paths for the future.

SUMMER PLACEMENTOur Summer Placement Programme is designed to let students discover more about BNP Paribas Real Estate. You will join one of our specialist business lines, typically for four weeks to gain experience on real projects. It is an opportunity to make the most of your university holidays – using the time to develop new skills, enhance your CV and also deepen your commercial knowledge. This programme is ideal if you are in your penultimate year of study at university and potentially interested in applying to our Graduate Programme.

INTERNSHIP/INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENTThis is aimed at students who are intending to take a year out whilst at university. The programme can vary from 3, 6 to 12 months and offers the opportunity to work with and learn from property professionals within the business. Internships may take place during vacation periods, in between courses or after a student has finished higher education.

SCHOOL LEAVER PROGRAMMEOur School Leavers’ Programme is an alternative to pursuing a traditional university route. It offers the opportunity to obtain a university degree and or a professional qualification, as well as gain work experience. This is a great combination to enable you to start building your career as soon as you finish school or college. Importantly, we will pay a salary throughout the duration of the programme and give you the opportunity to be free of debt as your university tuition fees and professional qualification fees will be paid for by the company.

ASSOCIATE RICSAimed at those who want a career in property, recognition for their abilities, a move on to more challenging work and/or career progression but do not want to embark on a full time degree. This programme would suit people already employed by the company and could also support our School Leaver Programme.

GRADUATE PROGRAMMEA 2 to 2½ year programme with three rotations in different business lines. More details on this programme are continued on the next page.

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GRADUATE PROGRAMMETraining is complemented by line manager coaching to develop the personal skills needed to enhance your professional expertise.Furthermore, your personal development continues once you arequalified.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Solid academic qualifications are important, but should becomplemented by the personal qualities required to helpdifferentiate ourselves in the highly competitive real estateconsultancy market. We are looking for motivated individualscommitted to a surveying career.

Most graduates who join BNP Paribas Real Estate hold a RICSaccredited undergraduate degree or masters. If you hold a degree inanother discipline, we will sponsor you to gain a RICS accrediteddiploma as part of your training programme.

• Solid academic qualifications: 2:1 or above;• Motivated and committed to a surveying career;• Have initiative and be a ‘self-starter’;• Creative and lateral thinker with an ability to express opinions

clearly and persuasively under pressure.

From the moment you join the graduate programme you will embark on a training programme to become a chartered surveyor, qualifying typically within two years. You will be given mentor support, full APC training via departmental rotations, APC mock interviews/presentation training and full support with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) lectures. Throughout this period, your APC supervisor will ensure you gain the experience needed to acquire the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ Assessment of Professional Competence. Over 98% of our graduates pass their APC first time.

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MICHEL PEBEREAU, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BNP PARIBAS

“We believe that our values should be embraced by everyone in the Group and guide our daily actions. These values help motivate people and foster a sense of unity and common purpose across the entire Group.”

Within the real estate business we also focus on the values of:

• Expertise• Proximity• Responsibility • Innovation

ResponsivenessCreativity

Commitment

Ambition

OUR VALUES

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JOHN SLADE, UK CHIEF EXECUTIVE, LONDONJohn Slade joined BNP Paribas Real Estate as UK chief executive officer in June 2012 and has spearheaded an intensive recruitment campaign, bringing in over 50 key people in the first year.

He previously ran his own company, Accrue Capital. Prior to this he was joint chairman of capital markets and managing director of international investment at DTZ and executive head of CBRE’s City business.

During his career, John has transacted in excess of £10 billion worth of property and has a strong personal track record of deals.

“We have big ambitions to be a market leader in advisory, a major and successful commercial residential developer and a broad based asset manager with £5bn under management.”

LYNNE BROWN, SENIOR DIRECTOR, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LONDONLynne’s role as a Senior Director is a blend of three key areas: leading high profile service teams for the company’s top clients, key account management and business development. In her key account role she leads two client teams and is also a member of our Investor Strategy Group, a team that is tasked with developing relationships with investor clients. As part of her business development activity Lynne targets both UK and international opportunities.

“What I enjoy most is the satisfaction of winning new business and then working with talented people to build strategic, long term and profitable relationships with our clients.”

LIVING THE VALUES: HIGH FLIER

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HARRIET CHAMBERS, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR,INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTHarriet joined BNP Paribas Real Estate in September 2009 on the graduate scheme, rotating through a number of departments. These included corporate real estate working with IBM, recovery and restructuring, valuation in the retail sector and property management. She now works in the International Investment department advising clients from around the world.

“Choosing the right company to join was a big decision, which for me came down to a varied training programme, diversity of clients, friendliness, openness and support in order for me to realise my ambitions.”

BEN BANNERMAN, SENIOR SURVEYORBUILDING CONSULTANCYBen initially joined BNP Paribas Real Estate as a graduate in our Bristol office in 2008. He has since moved to London and completed his APC. Ben is now part of the corporate occupier team within the building consultancy department and has experience as a project manager and contract administrator for both public and private sector clients; as well as working on dilapidations and due diligence instructions.

“The opportunity to deal with some of the most iconic properties in London, along with numerous blue chip clients has not only helped me to develop as a professional, but also as an individual during my time here.”

LIVING THE VALUES: GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES

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LEIGHTON THOMAS, SENIOR DIRECTORHEAD OF OFFICE SHEFFIELDLeighton is a member of the Lease Advisory National Executive, with extensive experience in all landlord and tenant matters covering all sectors. Having joined the business in 1996 as a graduate, Leighton has developed with the business and is now Head of the Sheffield office, as well as a member of the Lease Advisory National Executive.

“BNP Paribas Real Estate provides lots of opportunities for talented people. My career highlight has been my most recent appointment to Office Head and changing the direction of the office to maintain profitability in these testing times.”

CLAIRE KESTER, SENIOR SURVEYOR, PROPERTY MANAGEMENTClaire has over 4 years in commercial property experience. Since joining BNPPRE, she has worked for City, West End and international clients comprising of both retail and office mix.

Claire has worked as the lead surveyor on the TIAA Henderson account (Vanquish portfolio) where the main objective was to manage the vacant possesion strategy for re-development. Claire has been involved in a number of refurbishment projects involving lift and extensive reception works.

Claire managed properties for Almacantar, Hermes RE. She previously worked at Workman LLP.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of getting to grips with a new market place and hope to build on this to further expand our already strong client base.”

LIVING THE VALUES: MARKET MOVERS

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VICKY RYAN, DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCESVicky advises the business line management teams on their people strategies, employee engagement and cultural change. Vicky also helps the business to increase employee and management capabilities. Vicky joined BNP Paribas Real Estate in 2008 and was promoted to Director in July 2015.

“My role in the HR team at BNP Paribas Real Estate has been a real challenge, but one that I have relished. The collegiate atmosphere around the business really helped me settle in and it makes working here a pleasure.”

DAN BAYLEY, SENIOR DIRECTOR,HEAD OF LETTING AND SALESDan has 20 years’ experience providing development and leasing advice to landowners, funds, developers and occupiers in Central London. He has worked at BNP Paribas Real Estate since graduating in 1991 and leads the offices sector group. He is listed in the Property Week top 100 agents.

“The encouragement I’ve received to embrace new roles and areas of business has ensured that my career is as challenging and exciting as when I first joined the company as a graduate.”

LIVING THE VALUES: GROW YOUR OWN TALENT

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STEVE HARBER, SENIOR DIRECTORPROPERTY MANAGEMENTSteve joined BNP Paribas Real Estate in 1998 as a Facilities Manager, where he managed a number of properties for key clients such as Invista. During that time he was responsible for introducing

a number of initiatives to enhance the quality and efficiency of our Property Management service offering. After a number of years as National Head of Facilities Management, Steve was seconded to our UAE office in 2008 to identify potential real estate clients in the Middle East. Steve returned from Dubai in September 2009 and is now National Head of Business Development for Property Management.

“I am now in my sixteenth year with the company and every year has thrown up new challenges and opportunities. I enjoyed my time in the Middle East and having seen first hand how our colleagues in the bank operate. I am filled with enthusiasm for the future of BNP Paribas Real Estate.”

LENA LETARD, SENIOR DIRECTORITLena joined BNP Paribas Real Estate in France in 2002. Before her relocation to the UK in 2009 she was responsible for the co-ordination of global IT projects from our office in Paris. Following her move to London, Lena now heads up the UK IT team. She is responsible for defining local IT requirements in relation to both the UK objectives and the global BNP Paribas Real Estate business strategies.

“I have really enjoyed working with all of our business entities across Europe. The projects that I have worked on have enabled me to develop relationships with people from all over the world and people with different historical backgrounds, cultures and personalities.”

LIVING THE VALUES: JET SETTERS

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The culture of BNP Paribas Real Estate will enable you to develop and prosper. We not only encourage your personal career development but also active involvement in sporting and social activities.

We encourage you to participate fully in the cultural life of the business, either by taking part in our team sporting events, helping with our community outreach projects or working with us towards driving sustainable business practice.

OUR APPROACH TO THE COMMUNITYCorporate Responsibility is an important part of the BNP Paribas Real Estate ethos, and we are committed to responsible business practice. We recognise the importance of contributing to, and learning from, the local communities in which we operate and creating meaningful relationships with them. We are also committed to reducing our impact on the environment

within which we operate. Our business follows an integrated low carbon strategy and we actively raise awareness with our clients about the actions they can take to reduce carbon emissions. In addition, we are members of the UK Green Building Council, which is a forum that promotes sustainable development within the property sector.

OUR CULTURE

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SPECTRUM – OUR FLEXIBLE BENEFITS SCHEMEWe recognise our employees have differing lifestyles, that is why at BNP Paribas Real Estate you can choose benefits to suit you. Our flexible benefits scheme, ‘Spectrum’, offers a wide choice of benefits relating to your finances, health and lifestyle which you can tailor to your individual needs. Whether it is buying more holiday to plan for that special trip or purchasing private medical cover for your family.

Some other benefits Spectrum offers:

• Season ticket loan;• Health, Life, Dental and Long Term Disability Insurance;• Employer Contributory Pension Scheme;• 25 to 30 days’ holiday;• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday;• Childcare Vouchers.

The scheme is designed with you in mind, so the choice is yours.

SpectrumYour flexible benefits,

coming soon

OUR BENEFITS

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The commercial real estate sector in the UK provides a fantastic and rewarding career path. If you want to work for a company that will nurture, develop and invest in your future, BNP Paribas Real Estate is the right organisation for you.

To apply, please visit our website at:

www.realestate.bnpparibas.co.uk

and follow the link to the recruitment section, where you will find all the information you need.

or contact the Resourcing Team5 Aldermanbury Square, London EC2V 7BP020 7338 4003

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