Role Summary
Apley Estate is looking to add a motivated Assistant Land Agent to the existing Estate Office Team. Our Office, near to Bridgnorth at Norton, manages the Hamilton family’s Land & Property holdings in Shropshire & Surrey.
The Shropshire Estate extends to 8500 acres and includes 3500 acres of in hand farmed land, 3500 acres of let farm land, 1500 acres of woodland & commercial & residential property, Apley Farm Shop, Stockton House Weddings, and mineral & sporting interests. The Surrey Estate extends to 1600 acres all farmed in hand and includes some woodland, plus residential & commercial property.
The successful applicant is likely to be RICS and CAAV qualified or close to qualifying.
Key Responsibilities
- Estate Management: Assist with the day-to-day management of rural portfolios – let & in-hand, agricultural tenancies, contract farming agreements, and commercial assets, licences & miscellaneous lettings. Our Residential Portfolios are managed by a separate team but it is likely that you will have some involvement in our residential property management.
- Environmental & Grants: Management & delivery of our Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) & Countryside Stewardship Agreements & other such grants that may become available in the future for our in-hand farming operation.
- Woodland & Forestry: Management of our woodlands including Grant & Licence Applications, negotiating & managing contracts for sale of timber and day to management of our woods team.
- Planning: Completing and assisting with Planning & Listed Building Applications.
What We Are Looking For
- A degree in Rural Land Management, Real Estate, or a related agricultural discipline
- RICS and CAAV qualified or close to qualification
- Excellent communication, strong organizational abilities, experience of Property Management Software, good mapping skills including LandApp and/or Pear.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for regular site visits these will include visits to the Surrey Estate.
What We Offer
- A competitive Salary for this full-time role
- 22 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Paid professional membership fees (RICS/CAAV).
- Pension scheme – 5% of gross salary contributed by the employee matched with a 5% contribution by the Estate
- 15% discount at Apley Farm Shop
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to Louise Pollock at louise.pollock@apleyestate.com
