Senior Associate Director Location: London Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Generous package available for the right person Car Bonus About the Role An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated professional to join a leading Rural Land Management & Consultancy team based in London. This role offers the chance to work with an established and respected organisation delivering a comprehensive range of rural estate, farm, and property management services, alongside expert consultancy on all aspects of rural land and assets. The team collaborates closely with specialists across Estate Agency, Estates & Farms, and Forestry, with an increasing focus on Natural Capital and Rural Diversification. The position will primarily focus on estate and property management, overseeing key rural portfolios and driving strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Acting as principal agent and lead asset manager for a key estate management client, reporting to senior leadership. Overseeing the day-to-day management of estates, farms, and other rural assets. Delivering secured lending and other professional valuations. Coordinating input and collaboration across multiple service lines. Supporting the continued growth of the business through client relationship management and business development. Ensuring compliance with both internal and client standards. Leading and mentoring a high-performing team on principal instructions. Identifying and developing new business opportunities across the wider network. Skills & Experience Required Strong background in rural asset management, particularly in managing let farms, residential holdings, and mixed rural portfolios. Proven ability to lead teams, delegate effectively, and manage workloads under pressure. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. Commercially astute with an entrepreneurial mindset and a drive to grow the business. Sound understanding of budgeting, resource management, and profitability. Qualifications Relevant degree or equivalent qualification. MRICS qualified (preferably Rural pathway) with 3-5 years PQE. CAAV/SAAVA membership or qualification advantageous. Benefits A comprehensive and award-winning benefits package is offered, including: Health & Wellbeing Private medical cover 27 days annual leave public holidays (option to purchase up to 5 additional days) Health screening and wellbeing support Gym discounts and cycle to work scheme Volunteering opportunities and social events Financial & Lifestyle Competitive pension scheme Company car allowance Life assurance (8x basic salary) Group income protection Bonus scheme eligibility Share incentive plan Season ticket loan and travel discounts Financial and mortgage advice This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional to take a leading role within a respected rural management team and play an integral part in shaping the future of rural consultancy. Contact: If you are interested in this role, click apply or contact Samantha Sykes at Rayner Personnel. Please Note: Rayner Personnel - Property Recruitment are acting as a recruitment agency with regards to this position. By submitting your application, you are consenting to Rayner Personnel processing and storing your data for the purposes of your job search. We receive a great many applications for our vacancies and try to respond to as many as we can as quickly as possible. If you have not heard from a member of the team within 48 working hours, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful, but please feel that you may apply for other roles we are advertising in the future.