Opening Doors to Property.
Take your first step into the property industry through our Opening Doors to Property programme.
Taking place over three days in Spring 2027, this paid insight programme will give you an introduction to Knight Frank, the real estate industry and the wide range of career opportunities available across our business. Based at our Baker Street headquarters in London, you’ll meet professionals from across the firm, gain valuable insights into the world of work and explore where a future career in property could take you.
No previous property knowledge or work experience is required. We’re looking for curious, enthusiastic students who are eager to learn, ask questions and explore new opportunities.
Learn more about the programme below.
How we hire
Applications for Opening Doors to Property will open in early December. To apply, you’ll be asked to complete an online application form, including a series of questions designed to help us learn more about your interests, motivations and potential.
Applications must be submitted in full before the closing date.
Who can apply?
We’re looking for:
- First-year students studying a three-year undergraduate degree
- Second-year students with a confirmed four-year undergraduate degree programme
We welcome applications from students of all degree disciplines, and no previous property experience is required.
If you’re curious about the industry, keen to develop your understanding of the world of work and interested in exploring future career opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.
What should I expect after applying?
If you’re successful at the application stage, you’ll be invited to the final stage of the process at our Baker Street headquarters in London.
The event will give you the opportunity to meet colleagues from across Knight Frank, learn more about our business and take part in a collaborative group activity. It’s also a chance for us to get to know you better and for you to discover what a career in property could look like.
We’ll provide full details and guidance before the event.
What if my application is unsuccessful?
You can submit one application per year across our Early Careers programmes. If you’re not successful on this occasion, we encourage you to reflect on the experience and consider applying again in a future recruitment cycle, provided you continue to meet the eligibility criteria.
Interested in informal work experience at Knight Frank?
Every year, we receive a high volume of enquiries from students eager to gain exposure to the property industry. We encourage proactive students to reach out directly to teams across the business to explore potential opportunities.
This approach allows individuals to connect with the people and departments most aligned with their interests and ensures any placement is meaningful and relevant.
We recommend following the below steps:
Contact
Contact the relevant person directly, including:
- Your CV
- A brief explanation of the type of experience you’re looking for
- Your availability and preferred dates
Be intentional
Be clear and intentional.
- Know what you’re looking for – identify the area of property you’re interested in and why it appeals to you.
- Explain your goals – share what you hope to learn or gain from the experience so teams understand how they can help.
- Tailor your message – personalise your email, rather than sending a generic request.
- Show you’ve done your research – demonstrate awareness of the team’s work or recent projects to make your enquiry more meaningful.
- Be realistic and flexible – outline your availability clearly and be open to different formats or lengths of experience.
Important information
- We cannot guarantee that teams will be able to accommodate work experience due to workload and client commitments.
- We cannot host students in July, as this period is reserved for our structured Internship programme.
- Students must be 16 or over. Those under 18 require a risk assessment before starting
We appreciate every expression of interest and encourage students to also explore our early careers pathways, including Apprenticeships, Internships, Placements and Graduate opportunities.
Looking for a place to start?
If you are still exploring whether property could be right for you, we recommend the RICS virtual work experience programme on Springpod. It is a free, on-demand way to learn about different property specialisms, career pathways and employability skills before seeking in-person experience.
APPLICATIONS OPEN
We only accept one application per recruitment season, so candidates should apply to the role that best aligns with their skills, interests, and career aspirations.
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