Our Story

Our small Canadian-born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Our expansion has been rapid, but what matters most is the common belief that drives all 5,000 of our people to be a different type of real estate organization. We believe that the places in which we live, work and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a shared sense of purpose, to have a positive impact on people’s lives. In short, we are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim: for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact.  

Why Work for Us:

We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts and strategic intelligence. Your gender, religion and race are all highly respected, but are less important to us than your ability to step up and change the game. We provide you with a place where you can do just that, with like-minded people. Collaboration is embedded in the way we work – our people have the autonomy to collaborate on client relationships, engage teams across the business, lead operations, work collectively on projects, participate in strategy and are ultimately responsible for our growth. Our distinctive Principal-led, privately-owned model puts us in the enviable position of being able to offer every employee the opportunity to own a share of our business and inspires and allows anyone to become a Principal. This role carries voting rights, so our people have a very real say in the future direction and operation of our business. This means that we are able to attract, engage and retain the best talent from the industry.  

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative thinker with a strong research background, who is passionate about delivering high-impact insights that drive commercial value. As a senior member of Avison Young’s Market Intelligence team, you will be responsible for the development and execution of a research, thought leadership and market insight programme focused on the UK Living sectors, including mainstream residential, affordable housing, Build to Rent (single and multi-family), PRS, Co-Living and Student, retirement, healthcare and hotels.

This role blends strategic research, data-driven analysis, and compelling storytelling to deliver market-leading insights that position Avison Young at the forefront of industry thinking. With a strong client and media focus, the role will elevate our market presence and generate income from direct client commissioned research, as well as supporting commercial activity and fee earning projects across the business.

• Lead the development of Living sector research, thought leadership, trend analysis, and insight pieces across the UK Living sectors for internal

• Produce high-quality, data-driven research and content exploring key demographic, market, policy and social trends impacting residential real estate

• Grow the profile of Avison Young Living Sector research capability and generate income from client commissions

• Build relationships and profile with relevant think tanks, professional, trade and academic institutions to generate research commissions/opportunities to collaborate  

• Collaborate closely with internal teams in the Living Sector including Capital Markets, Land, Planning, Development, Regeneration and Consultancy to align insights with client needs and business objectives.

• Leverage and evolve the use of proprietary data tools to support robust, client-focused analysis.

• Deliver insights through multiple channels, including reports, events, media engagements, client pitches, and presentations.

• Represent Avison Young at conferences, on industry panels, in press articles and across PR/media engagements to raise our profile and influence.

• Oversee relevant data management practices and ensure data integrity across the Living sectors.

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Living Sector Senior Analyst

• Act as a key spokesperson and internal ambassador for the Living sector strategy, fostering collaboration across teams and regions.

You are a commercially minded research professional thought leader with a passion for the Living sector and a strong understanding of what drives real estate markets. You combine strategic insight with analytical rigour, and are confident engaging with stakeholders across all levels.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) required; Master’s preferred (Real Estate, Economics, Business, Finance, or related field).

• 10+ years’ experience in residential real estate research or consulting, with deep sector knowledge across Build to Rent, Affordable Housing, Co-Living and Student Housing.

• Demonstrable track record of producing influential thought leadership, research and market analysis that shapes industry debate and drives client engagement.

• Confident presenter and communicator with experience speaking at industry events, panels, or in media settings.

• Proven ability to work independently and lead insight programmes with minimal supervision.

• Strong storytelling skills with the ability to extract actionable insights from data ("the so what").

• Familiarity with UK residential policy, planning environment and market dynamics with a strong understanding of supply and demand drivers across mainstream residential supply and the living sub sectors (affordable/co-living/PBSA/single and multi-family/retirement/healthcare/hotels.

• Collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and internal teams.

At Avison Young, we’ve always put people at the heart of what we do.
In the last few years, we’ve increased the diversity at our board, leadership and Principal levels. Avison Young stands out for our commitment to empowering women. In addition to increasing the number of women on our board and in our leadership ranks, our internal Women’s Network of more than 500 members come together for networking and learning, and advise the business on strategies for promoting access, opportunity and inclusion in our industry.
Our global DEI steering committee shapes our strategy to continue to increase industry access for underrepresented groups and accelerating initiatives led by our employee resource groups, including our Women’s Network, Black Professionals and LGBTQ+ groups. In addition to leading global initiatives, the steering committee’s work examines our policies and practices, creating accountability for results and communicating progress to our executive leadership, our clients and our communities.

Our culture is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion, and well-being. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that:

• empowers all our employees to thrive,
• reflects all backgrounds and talents,
• allows individuals to be successful and feel a sense of belonging,
• and foster a workplace that is supported, inclusive and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. This includes implementing deliberate strategies that advance underrepresented communities in commercial real estate careers.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any adjustments to support your application or any part of the recruitment process, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or you are eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us at careers.uk@avisonyoung.com<mailto:careers.uk@avisonyoung.com> and we will do everything we can to help.

We are committed to inclusion in our hiring processes, and we want to give everyone a chance to show what they can bring to our organisation. If you are not sure that you have all the skills in the person specification, please still apply. We value passion and potential in our employees, so it would be great to hear from you and why you would suit this position.

Some of our roles may be remote and some roles may be specific to our offices, but you will need to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.