Summer Property Recruitment Market Creates Gateway Opportunities for Career Changers, Reports Leading Specialist Agency

"Timing is everything in property recruitment," said Tess, Senior Manager at deverellsmith with over seven years' experience in the sector. "We're seeing clients become more open to candidates without traditional property experience during peak summer months, and prioritise transferrable skills and attitude."

Key market insights

deverellsmith's recent salary report confirms a growing trend of successful property professionals beginning their careers through temporary summer placements. Hospitality and luxury retail professionals are particularly well-positioned to transition into roles such as new homes sales, aftercare, and customer service positions.

Alice, who specialises in new homes sales temporary positions at deverellsmith, consistently places candidates from non-property backgrounds during these peak months. "Customer service skills from hospitality translate perfectly to the property sector," she noted.

Sector-specific opportunities

The firm reports varying peak temp demand across different property sectors throughout the year:

• Student accommodation and build-to-rent: Summer months see massive activity as new tenants register for September and October move-ins

• Construction and development: Ongoing project-based work, with particular current demand for fit-out and finishing managers

• Marketing and launch support: New development launches require intensive temporary support for events and digital campaigns

• Finance and administration: Year-end periods and financial transitions generate significant temporary support needs

Quality-focused approach

deverellsmith differentiates itself through personal relationship building, ensuring every temporary candidate undergoes face-to-face meetings or Teams calls. This quality-focused approach has resulted in numerous temporary assignments evolving into permanent career opportunities.

"We don't treat temporary staff as numbers," Tess explained. "When I call candidates about opportunities, they're speaking to someone who knows their aspirations and can help achieve them. This personal touch ensures better outcomes for both clients and candidates."

Market outlook

With nearly two decades of specialist experience in interim talent solutions, deverellsmith reports that summer presents optimal conditions for property sector entry. The combination of increased demand, reduced competition, and client flexibility creates what the business terms "ideal breakthrough conditions."

The property recruitment specialist encourages professionals considering sector transition not to wait for the "perfect" moment, emphasising that current summer demand provides abundant opportunities with strong potential for temporary assignments to develop into permanent career moves.

Learn more about temporary solution at deverellsmith.