The role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Rural Land Management team in Harrogate.

The team is responsible for managing Rural Estates and provides a variety of professional rural advice, with their technical expertise leading to a strong client base. This role will combine Estate Management with collaborative teamwork. 

Our core values are central to our operations and mission; we are looking for a true team player – someone who is enthusiastic, ambitious, and eager to progress their career in the rural sector.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting principal agents in the day-to-day management of rural Estates including let residential, farms and commercial Property. This includes:
  • Managing contractor performance and ensure best value across a diverse range of property types
  • Organise and implement planned and reactive maintenance
  • Oversee repairs, decoration and refurbishments
  • Drafting agreements and maintaining accurate property records.
  • Re-letting properties including check in and check out.
  • Liaising with tenants and dealing with tenancy matters including managing rent arrears
  • Assisting with statutory, regulatory and internal compliance.

• Assisting development surveyor, including:
  • Preparing marketing particulars and uploading information to online platforms.
  • Dealing with enquiries and organising/conducting viewings
  • Market research
  • Preparation of reports
• Assisting with planning appraisals and co-ordination of third party consultants.
• Assisting with Compulsory Purchase and utility/infrastructure work, including;
  • Preparing and negotiating compensation claims. 
  • Attending pre-start meetings to agree accommodation works and carry out pre-entry schedules of condition.
  • Negotiating terms for licences, leases, easements, and wayleave agreements.

Person Specification:

•    Commercially astute and hands on

•    Excellent communication skills

•    Demonstrates attention to detail

•    Organised and diligent

•    Excellent people skills

•    Shares expertise with colleagues

•    Works collaboratively with others in a team

•    Ability to work flexibly on own initiative and as part of a team

•    Ability to manage relationships with tact and diplomacy

•    Awareness of Equal Opportunities

Skills/Qualifications

•    Proficient research and analytical skills 

•    Practical property experience (both in rural and urban scenarios) would be beneficial

•    Relatable degree or certification would be beneficial, but not essential

Key Skills/Competencies:

•    Competent using all Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);

•    Interpersonal skills – confident communications with the ability to express opinions clearly and convincingly

•    Determination – focused on working to reach objectives. 

•    Motivated and committed to a career within Rural Land Management

•    Analytical capability – good problem-solving skills and logical approach.

•    Full and clean driver’s licence 

We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:

•    Health & Leisure: Health Cash Plan, 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work 

•    Financial: Pension, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme - you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice 

Strutt and Parker is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.