Thinking about joining our team at Arun Estates? Our Internal Recruitment Team is here to guide you every step of the way, get to know the team who could be welcoming you aboard soon!
Claire Goodenough, Head of Recruitment
 | After nearly 30 years with the company, I can confidently say it’s been an amazing journey! We’ve got a dream team at the top, full of incredible talent, all driven by the best values. And the opportunities for those who want to rise and shine? Unbeatable. Honestly, I wouldn’t want to work anywhere else! |
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
To be invisible!
What’s your favourite season?
Summer all day long!!!
Have you got any advice for anyone looking to join the property industry?
Integrity in every step, respect in every relationship, be brave, be bold, trust in your ability and the world is your oyster!
Lauren Chapman, Senior Recruitment Consultant
 | I have just entered my 11th year working within the Recruitment Department of Arun Estates. Initially starting as a Recruitment Consultant and then successfully progressing to Senior Recruitment Consultant. I love supporting the wider Arun family in finding great people who can add value to both the company and most importantly to our customers. I am very lucky to work with amazing people who share my passion and drive to be the best we can be. Arun Estates, always putting people at the heart of what we do. |
If you had to sing karaoke, which song would you pick?
Lola Young – Messy
If you were stranded on a desert island, what three items would you want to have with you?
Ronnie the Bulldog, Ruby the cat and a fishing net!!
Claire Bass, Recruitment Administrator
 | I have worked for Arun Estates for 26 years. Joining as a Mobile Administrator and soon moving to the Faversham Head office dealing with the advertising before moving into recruitment. I love working for Arun, we have a great team and I get to speak to lots of different people on a daily basis. |
What is your favourite type of cuisine?
Italian or Indian
Do you have a guilty pleasure and if so, what?
Not really haha. Sitting in the sun with a good book?
Jodie O’Hara, Recruitment Consultant
 | I joined Arun estates nearly 13 years ago in Bearsted branch for the Wards brand, as a trainee estate agent, within my time I have LOVED the support training and development not just for myself but for others. Now being part of the recruitment team with a fantastic group of ladies we support our Managing Directors with the recruitment process finding the best of the best… Roll on the next 13 years! |
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
To eat what I want and not gain any weight!
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Don’t water dead plants
Rhianna Barron, Recruitment Consultant
 | This year will mark my 5 years of working with Arun estates. I have really been given an opportunity to explore my skills through the company. Starting off in sales and moving into recruitment. One thing I have loved the most in my role, is all the people I get to meet along the way. |
Finish the sentence “the way to my heart is…”
Hot honey Pepperoni pizza!
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be and why?
Scooby Doo - I like mystery but scare easily and like food.
Alice Macdonald, Recruitment & Communications Consultant
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What's one skill that you wish you had?
To be able to speak another language
Early bird or night owl?
Both!
