We are recruiting for an experienced and professionally qualified Land Agent to join our Agriculture Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for a RICS-qualified Land Agent with relevant experience in rural property, land agency or agricultural estate management to take responsibility for their own portfolio of rural estates while working closely with our Head of Agriculture.
The successful candidate will have a good understanding of rural land management, landlord and tenant matters and agricultural property, together with the confidence and experience to deal directly with clients, landlords, tenants and external organisations.
You will be responsible for managing a varied workload, including rent reviews, rent collection and arrears management, grant applications, estate management matters and specialist rural projects. You will also act as a key point of contact for clients and tenants, ensuring that issues are dealt with promptly and estates are managed effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Senior Land Agent/Head of Agriculture with a wide range of agricultural and rural property matters.
- Take responsibility for a portfolio of rural estates, acting as a key point of contact for landlords and tenants.
- Manage landlord and tenant queries and resolve day-to-day estate management issues.
- Carry out rent reviews, assessing relevant market evidence and benchmarks, making recommendations to the Senior Land Agent / Head of Agriculture and facilitating discussions between landlords and tenants.
- Oversee rent collection and arrears management, ensuring payments are made promptly and issues are followed up.
- Advise clients on relevant agricultural and rural government grants and liaise with organisations including Natural England and the Rural Payments Agency.
- Complete and assist with grant applications and chase outstanding grant payments.
- Accurately prepare and maintain land and property mapping using Pro Map / LandApp.
- Assist with agricultural client accounts, including reviewing statements, checking invoices and bills, supporting quarter-end accounts preparation and producing reports.
- Monitor annual grazing agreements and update documentation as required.
- Liaise with contractors to arrange repairs and maintenance across rural estates.
- Project manage a range of specialist and ad hoc rural property projects on behalf of clients.
- Provide professional and practical advice to clients on rural estate and land management matters.
- Work closely with the Senior Land Agent / Head of Agriculture and wider Agriculture Department to deliver a high standard of client service.
About You
We are ideally looking for an experienced Land Agent who is confident dealing with clients and capable of taking ownership of their own portfolio and workload.
You will ideally have professional experience in land agency, rural estate management or agricultural property, and be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of landlord and tenant matters, rent reviews and the management of rural estates.
You will be commercially aware, highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will regularly deal with landlords, tenants, clients, contractors and external organisations.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- RICS qualified – this is an essential requirement for the role.
- Relevant professional experience as a Land Agent, Rural Surveyor or in a closely related rural property role.
- Demonstrable experience of working with rural estates, agricultural property and/or land management.
- Good understanding of landlord and tenant matters.
- Experience dealing directly with clients and other stakeholders.
- Ability to manage your own portfolio of work and take responsibility for delivering projects and tasks to deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a confident and professional telephone manner.
- Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
- Highly self-motivated, conscientious and able to work on your own initiative.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
Desirable Experience & Qualifications
- CAAV qualification.
- Experience of rent reviews and agricultural landlord and tenant matters.
- Experience of agricultural grant schemes and dealing with the Rural Payments Agency and/or Natural England.
- Experience using Pro Map, LandApp or similar rural mapping software.
- Experience of rural estate management and maintenance.
- Experience of working in a professional office environment.
- Good knowledge of the local area and rural property market.
Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity for an RICS-qualified Land Agent looking to develop their career within a well-established Agriculture Department.
You will have the opportunity to manage your own portfolio of rural estates, develop strong and lasting client relationships, undertake a broad range of professional Land Agency work and gain exposure to a diverse range of agricultural and rural property projects.
If you are an experienced, RICS-qualified Land Agent looking for a varied role with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to work closely with clients and senior professionals, we would be pleased to hear from you.
