Job Description
Associate Director / Rural Land Management Consultant
Cirencester | Full-Time | Permanent
We are recruiting for an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded Rural Land Management and Consultancy team based in Cirencester. This is a key role supporting the management of rural estates while delivering a broad range of professional rural advisory services.
The team is known for its technical excellence and works with an impressive portfolio of clients, including some of the most prestigious estates in the region. The position offers a varied blend of estate management and professional consultancy within a collaborative and well‑established team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Act as principal agent for a portfolio of estate management clients.
2. Conduct estate and farming business reviews.
3. Manage and support rural diversification projects.
4. Assist clients with the promotion and development of strategic land.
5. Undertake secured lending and other professional valuations.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Skills
6. Degree‑educated.
7. MRICS qualified (Rural pathway).
8. Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
9. Proven ability to work to deadlines.
10. Full, clean driving licence.
Experience & Competencies
11. Experienced MRICS Rural Surveyor capable of delivering work across varied rural projects.
12. Demonstrates leadership potential, able to build strong client relationships and generate new opportunities.
13. Calm, professional manner with the ability to work under pressure.
14. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
15. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
16. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to build rapport with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
17. Confident and professional in client‑facing situations.
18. Flexible approach to working hours and workload.
19. Committed to discretion and confidentiality.
Benefits Package
A comprehensive, award‑winning benefits offering includes:
Health & Wellbeing
Private medical cover, 27 days' annual leave plus public holidays (with an option to purchase additional days), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle‑to‑work scheme, eye‑care vouchers, travel and retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge services, Kids Pass, Open Fairways golf card, and a vibrant company culture with social and charity events.
Financial
Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8× basic salary, group income protection, interest‑free season ticket loan, eligibility for a bonus scheme, share incentive plan, and access to financial and mortgage advice.