Shannon Baxter

My first role in property was working in housing for the homeless at the age of 18, managing properties and supporting some of the most vulnerable residents in London. It was tough, fast-paced work, often emotionally demanding, but it gave me a real grounding in what “home” means, and the responsibility the property industry carries in shaping people’s lives.

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From there, I moved into the block management world as a New Business Assistant, working alongside Sam and a small team of industry leaders who were building something special at the time. That role was a real turning point for me – it showed me the energy, ambition, and pace of the industry behind the scenes, and sparked my long-term career in property recruitment and client partnerships.​

 

Since then, I’ve built my career around people. For the past 8 years, I’ve been connecting onsite talent with some of the leading managing agents, developers, and residential teams across London and the UK. I care deeply about relationships in this industry, the conversations behind the placements, the trust between clients and candidates, and the teams who quietly keep buildings running every day.​

 

I’m incredibly proud to be joining Doyenne as London Ambassador. For me, this feels personal. It’s about championing women in an industry I’ve essentially grown up in, and creating more space for visibility, connection, and honest conversation across all levels of property.​

 

London has always been at the centre of my work and my network, and I’m excited to help grow a community here that feels open, supportive, and genuinely influential in shaping the future of the sector.