Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) has announced the promotion of Kate Marlow to head of surveyor development.

Marlow joined CSS in 2004 and has since held a number of key roles across the business, including Chartered Surveyor, Managing Surveyor, regional operations manager, and regional director before moving into her new role as head of surveyor development.

She will provide dedicated support to new and existing surveyors, ensuring they have every opportunity to enhance their skills and progress their careers. Her responsibilities will include co-ordinating the aftercare programme for newly qualified surveyors, development programmes for existing surveyors, training days, conferences, and the Valuer Forum.

She will also play a key role in wellbeing initiatives, including support networks for women in surveying, new parents, diversity and inclusion, and the menopause. working closely with regional management teams to provide one-to-one guidance.

Matthew Cumber, managing director at Countrywide Surveying Services, said: “Kate’s well-deserved promotion reaffirms CSS’s commitment to a people-first culture, strengthening the crucial link between fieldwork and professional development.

“In this role, she will ensure surveyors’ training and development needs are met while also providing dedicated professional and personal support for CSS’s remote workforce. Her work will be instrumental in making sure our surveyors feel valued, supported, and fully equipped to excel in their careers.”

Marlow added: “We are a people-first business, and my passion lies in supporting and developing our people, both professionally and personally. My goal is to create opportunities that empower everyone to reach their full potential and I am committed to nurturing an inclusive and positive culture, ensuring CSS remains the employer of choice in our sector.”