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"The only recruitment organisation I’ll use & recommend going forwards!"
Who we are:
We’re a specialist recruitment business with deep roots in the real estate and property sector, with offices in London, Manchester, and Edinburgh and a network that stretches across the globe.
Since 2010, we’ve built a team of property experts turned recruiters, supported by the Recruitment Entrepreneur platform, with clients ranging from household names to boutique firms. We’ve grown consistently by doing things differently, by valuing relationships over transactions and people over process.
We’ve put a lot of care into building a culture where people feel inspired, supported, and excited to grow. It’s a place where collaboration comes naturally, high standards are shared, and development is a constant, not just a buzzword.
Our Values:
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Passion for Property
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Resilience & Determination
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Positivity
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Best-in-class Service
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Authenticity
Join a team that’s shaping the future of real estate:
At GKR International, we don’t just place talent; we build careers, grow businesses, and champion the people behind every success story.
Our team is passionate about recruitment and obsessed with real estate; they make it all happen. They’re the reason our clients grow, our candidates succeed, and the industry keeps moving forward.
Whether you're a seasoned recruiter or looking to pivot into a new, exciting industry, GKR offers a collaborative, ambitious, and people-first environment where you can thrive.
Expect great earning potential, hands-on training, continuous development, and a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same.
The development of a recruitment consultant
Why people join GKR:
A Personal Approach: We take your career growth seriously, just like we do for our candidates. You’ll have tailored development plans, personal coaching, and the tools you need to succeed.
Growth-Focused Environment: With access to the latest tech, marketing support, and a huge candidate and network, you’ll have every opportunity to scale your desk and your impact.
Real Collaboration: We work together, not in competition. Our consultants are encouraged to share, support, and cross-sell across sectors. Teamwork genuinely powers our success.
Big Brand Backing, Boutique Feel: With the backing of James Caan CBE’s Recruitment Entrepreneur, we offer both stability and startup energy. You’re not a cog in the wheel here, you’ll make a real difference.
What we offer:
We offer an extremely competitive commission structure with uncapped earning potential.
Our top-achievers are rewarded with bonus incentives including cash-prizes, trips abroad, experience days.
You will be given regular, comprehensive training by experienced and leading industry professionals, as well as having access to the very best tools for talent acquisition.
We have formed a transparent progression route that rewards consistent results; our team are supported to reach their full potential as a consultant, manager or director.
We operate a hybrid working schedule offering flexible hours; based in our offices in Victoria, we have private hots-desks, communal workspaces, a shared roof-top and restaurant/coffee parlour.
What's the latest at GKR:
Meet our team
James Caan CBE
James Caan CBE is Chairman of GKR International and works closely with the leadership team on the company’s strategic direction and long-term growth. With extensive experience in recruitment, investment and business development, James has built and scaled multiple successful recruitment businesses throughout his career. Through his role with Recruitment Entrepreneur, he provides strategic guidance and commercial insight as GKR continues to expand its services and international reach.
Bradley Hellier
Bradley joined GKR with experience in the residential real estate sector, giving him a strong understanding of the industry and its talent landscape. Since joining the business, he has developed his career within property recruitment and now works closely with clients and candidates across the residential market. Bradley brings a combination of sector knowledge, market insight and a relationship-led approach to recruitment.
Greg Hollis
Greg Hollis is Group CEO of Recruitment Entrepreneur, the investment platform backing GKR International. He brings more than 30 years’ experience across recruitment, investment and business growth, having worked with businesses at various stages of development. Greg supports GKR’s leadership team across strategy, performance and long-term growth, drawing on extensive experience of building and scaling recruitment businesses.
Penny Janse van Rensburg
Penny joined GKR in 2026, working from Cape Town, South Africa, and bringing recruitment experience across the IT and Education sectors. She is part of GKR’s Property Management team, specialising in talent acquisition and supporting candidates and clients across the sector. Penny combines a broad recruitment background with a developing specialism in property and a strong focus on building effective candidate relationships.
Grant Kaveney
Grant Kaveney founded GKR in 2010 following a successful career building recruitment businesses in South Africa. He established GKR with the ambition of creating a specialist recruitment business focused on the property and real estate sectors. Grant continues to provide strategic leadership across the business, with a focus on growth, client relationships and the continued development of GKR’s international executive search offering.
Rose Lock
Rose joined GKR in 2018, bringing more than 20 years’ experience within the property sector across the UK and Spain. She has developed a strong network across property management and has played a key role in growing GKR’s presence within the sector. Rose combines extensive market knowledge with a highly focused and relationship-led approach to recruitment. Her expertise extends across the real estate management sector, including temporary and permanent recruitment, executive search and international outsourcing.
Lee Riley
Lee joined GKR following almost seven years’ experience within the property sector, initially supporting the growth of the residential recruitment division. He has since developed extensive experience across property recruitment and senior-level appointments, working closely with clients and candidates throughout the market. Lee focuses on building long-term relationships and delivering RPO solutions, executive search, and international outsourced recruitment solutions aligned with both client requirements and real estate market conditions.
Molly Shoesmith
Molly joined GKR in 2014 and initially played a key role in developing the property management recruitment desk. Her responsibilities subsequently expanded across training, content and business operations, giving her broad knowledge of the business and its internal processes. Molly now oversees day-to-day operations, supporting the wider team and ensuring the business continues to operate effectively as it grows internationally.
Ranjit Singh
Ranjit Singh is Group Managing Director of Recruitment Entrepreneur, the investment platform backing GKR International. He brings more than 20 years’ experience across the recruitment industry, spanning global corporates and high-growth businesses. Ranjit works closely with leadership teams across the Recruitment Entrepreneur portfolio, providing strategic and operational support across business growth, performance, structure and long-term planning.
Alexandra Thomson
Alexandra joined GKR in 2025 with more than four years’ recruitment experience and is based in Cape Town. She specialises in residential estate agency recruitment, working with clients and candidates across the sector. Alexandra holds an Honours degree in Psychology and brings a strong understanding of people and relationship management to her work. Her focus is on delivering a considered and effective approach to talent acquisition.
Peter Wallis
Peter joined GKR in 2019 to build and expand the professional services recruitment division across the commercial and residential real estate sectors. He focuses on leadership and executive roles across marketing, finance, legal, technology, and design. His deep network connects top-tier market experts with a wide variety of business consultancies, property developers, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and agencies.
Michael Woda
Michael joined GKR in 2014 as one of the company’s first key hires, bringing eight years’ experience within residential property and leading London agencies. He has played a central role in developing GKR’s residential recruitment offering and launched the company’s Edinburgh office in 2024. Michael now leads residential recruitment across the North West, working closely with clients and candidates as a trusted recruitment partner, including fast-growth strategies and executive search appointments across the region.
Hamish Wright
Hamish Wright is Chief Financial Officer of Recruitment Entrepreneur, the investment platform backing GKR International. He brings more than a decade of international finance experience across recruitment, technology and private equity-backed businesses. Hamish supports the wider Recruitment Entrepreneur portfolio across financial strategy, reporting and performance, providing financial oversight as the businesses continue to grow.
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Ready to be part of something exciting?
We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re interested in one of our current roles or just want to explore what a future with GKR could look like, send over your CV or reach out for a chat.
We’re always up for a conversation about what you're great at, what motivates you, and how we can help you grow. Let’s see where it could lead, we’re genuinely excited to connect.
