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Setting the Standard
A specialist real estate recruitment business, built since 2010.
Our Mission:
At the heart of GKR is a team that genuinely cares about outcomes, not just activity. We measure ourselves by the quality of the hires we make and the relationships we build with clients and candidates over time, not by the volume of CVs sent.
From day one, our mission has been clear: to change the way people perceive recruiters in the property market. We want to be seen as trusted partners in helping businesses scale, and people build meaningful careers. This mission drives everything we do, from how we work with clients to the care we take in matching candidates with their ideal roles.
We prioritise personal relationships, and we believe in the importance of human nature. Our services include Residential, Commercial, Property Management, Built Environment and Professional Services.
Our Story
Our approach:
Our approach is rooted in collaboration with both our clients and candidates. We don’t believe in a “one-size-fits-all” solution. Instead, we take the time to understand each company’s unique culture and requirements, and we’re equally invested in understanding the career goals of each candidate. It’s this balance of precision and personal touch that has helped us build an exceptional reputation within the real estate industry.
We work closely with clients to create bespoke recruitment strategies, and we don’t stop until we’ve found the best fit. For candidates, we’re not just about helping you land a job; we’re about helping you find the right role that aligns with your long-term goals and aspirations.
Our Services
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Permanent Staffing Solutions
We excel at securing top talent aligned with your company culture. Rely on us to forge a workforce crucial to your company's lasting success.
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Temporary Talent Solutions
Whether facing seasonal peaks or special projects, we offer flexible staffing solutions. Stay ahead with our on-demand workforce to navigate workload fluctuations.
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Market Intelligence Reports
Our experienced team uses data to provide comprehensive market intelligence. Equip yourself with the knowledge for informed decisions with our Market Intelligence Solutions.
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Media & Partner Promotions
Our digital platform enables us to showcase your services, events, awards, and insights to a highly engaged real estate audience through weekly newsletters.
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Statement of Work
We can provide project-based solutions with a structured framework for delivering transparent and accountable recruitment solutions personalised to your business needs.
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What drives us:
At the heart of GKR is a team that genuinely cares. We take pride in our work, and that means putting in the effort to truly understand our clients' needs and our candidates' career aspirations. We don’t just focus on the skills and experience; we focus on the person, their potential, and how they fit into a broader vision. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and transparency is reflected in every step of the recruitment process.
Our Values
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Best-in-class Service
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Resilience & Determination
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Positivity
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Passion for Property
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Authenticity
A team you can trust:
Our team is our greatest asset. With many of us coming from prestigious property firms and backgrounds in recruitment, we have the expertise and insight that make a difference. But it’s not just about experience, it’s about passion. We care deeply about the people we work with, and we go above and beyond to ensure both our clients and candidates feel supported every step of the way.
Whether it’s offering career coaching, market insights, or just being there to lend a listening ear, we’re committed to helping our candidates succeed, both professionally and personally. If you have experience within recruitment or the property industry and would be interested in joining our team, we would welcome a conversation with you.
GKR is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply for vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair to all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.
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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.
We specialise in five key sectors
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Commercial
The commercial team provide permanent and contract services to leading property and construction consultancies in the Private & Public Sectors as well as developers, banks and funds.
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Residential
With experienced consultants and ex-property professionals in one team, they are market experts working with High Street Agents, Corporate giants, Developers and Investment Agencies.
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Property Management
With first-hand experience in the field, we represent estate agencies, managing agents, private investment portfolios, commercial mixed-use developments, facilities services, student accommodation providers, and investment funds.
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Built Environment
The team have worked hard to develop long standing relationships working with architectural & interior design consultancies, property developers and project leads, our team deliver both permanent and professional interim/contract solutions.
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Professional Services
We recruit professionals in finance, legal, compliance, advisory, administration, and sustainability for estate agencies, managing agents, private portfolios, commercial developments, student housing, and investment funds.
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