Assistant Area Land Agent
Location: Flexible; South Region – office locations in Selkirk, Glentress, Dumfries, Ae Village, Newton Stewart, Straiton.
Salary: £42,467 - £45,735 + 28.97% pension contribution into defined benefits scheme
Contractual hours: 35
Basis: Full time
Region: South
Job reference: REQ0970
We’re looking for an Assistant Area Land Agent to join our commercial development (CD) team in the South Region.
The CD team lead on non-forestry commercial activities through the delivery of diversified income streams throughout the national forests and land to support FLS long-term business sustainability. In fulfilling this role, CD manages a wide range of commercial activity including renewable energy developments, communication masts, mineral extraction, residential property, agricultural leases and the acquisition and disposal of land. These activities generate a significant income, and CD has a remit to grow this further.
To be successful, you’ll have experience in rural surveying or land agency with a practical understanding of Scots Law, the ability to analyse, interpret and resolve problems and to develop and implement practical solutions. A degree in Estate Management or equivalent land-based qualification (or working towards one) is also essential.
We offer flexible working hours and competitive salary alongside a number of other employee benefits, including 27% employers pension contribution, cycle to work scheme and employee shopping discounts.
If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, we’d encourage you to apply with your CV – please ensure you provide evidence of the essential and desirable criteria detailed on the attached job description and success profile document.
Closing date: 25 May 2025.
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