More than 600 applicants have attended Spicerhaart recruitment days held in Dartford, Leicester and Leeds in recent weeks as the company looks to step up its recruitment activities as it prepares for major expansion within both sales and lettings businesses across the UK.

Some 70 applicants were invited to undertake a day of employability and self-development activities, with a third of those who attended having now been offered jobs with Spicerhaart.

The company has also offered a number of full-time positions to recruits just completing the Government’s six-month Kickstart scheme, which began in 2020. The initiative encourages employers to offer six-month jobs for young people aged 16 to 24 years old who are currently claiming Universal Credit and are at risk of long-term unemployment

Emma Barber, the firm’s head of training and development, said: “Our various schemes are attracting both experienced professionals and career switchers, who are keen to embark on our highly advanced career and development programme throughout estate agency, lettings and financial services.

“Our Academy recruitment days were fun packed and included talks about the journey of the Spicerhaart group and the career path and opportunities available. Throughout the day, the participants enjoyed exercises designed to bring out the best in them, build their confidence and demonstrate the behaviours that we are looking for. We saw people really come out of their shells and bond with the other participants.

“The feedback has been overwhelming, they have really complimentary about what our Academy can offer them and how it gave them the confidence to apply for a role that they may not have felt they had the skills to do. Candidates offered full time positions will be enrolled on the Spicerhaart Vocational Development Programme and will undertake relevant qualifications.”