Graduate / Assistant Land Agent – Join the Sentry Team!
Based at Claydon, near Ipswich
Are you just finishing your degree or early in your career and looking for your next step in rural and estate management? We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate or Assistant Land Agent to join our team at Sentry in Claydon, Suffolk.
This is a brilliant opportunity to get stuck into a varied role within a supportive team and employee-owned business that’s focused on the future of UK agriculture.
What the role involves:
* Helping manage farms and estates – from environmental schemes and rural compliance to hands on estate support.
* Drafting agreements such as Farm Business Tenancies, Contract Farming Agreements, licences and conducting rent reviews.
* Assisting with applications and claims for schemes like SFI, Countryside Stewardship and capital grants.
* Supporting the team with Infrastructure and utility projects, negotiations and compensation claims.
* Involvement in residential and commercial property management – budgets, maintenance, letting, and compliance.
* Helping with mapping, boundaries and small-scale planning work (permitted development, diversification).
What we’re looking for:
* Someone with a degree in Rural Land Management, Agriculture or Real Estate.
* A team player with good communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong interest in rural business.
* Someone keen to work towards RICS and/or CAAV qualifications (we’ll support you with this).
* A full UK driving licence is required.
What we offer:
* Competitive salary
* Full training and support from experienced colleagues
* A chance to work with clients and estates from day one
* Support for RICS/CAAV exams
* The opportunity to be part of an employee-owned business
If you're passionate about the rural sector and want to build a varied and rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering email to recruitment@sentry.co.ukquoting Graduate Land Agent.
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