The role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Rural Land Management team in Harrogate.
The team is responsible for managing Rural Estates and provides a variety of professional rural advice, with their technical expertise leading to a strong client base. This role will combine Estate Management with collaborative teamwork.
Our core values are central to our operations and mission; we are looking for a true team player – someone who is enthusiastic, ambitious, and eager to progress their career in the rural sector.
Responsibilities
Assisting principal agents in the day-to-day management of rural Estates including let residential, farms and commercial Property. This includes:
Managing contractor performance and ensure best value across a diverse range of property types
Organise and implement planned and reactive maintenance
Oversee repairs, decoration and refurbishments
Drafting agreements and maintaining accurate property records.
Re-letting properties including check in and check out.
Liaising with tenants and dealing with tenancy matters including managing rent arrears
Assisting with statutory, regulatory and internal compliance.
Assisting development surveyor, including:
Preparing marketing particulars and uploading information to online platforms.
Dealing with enquiries and organising/conducting viewings
Market research
Preparation of reports
Assisting with planning appraisals and co-ordination of third party consultants.
Assisting with Compulsory Purchase and utility/infrastructure work, including;
Preparing and negotiating compensation claims.
Attending pre-start meetings to agree accommodation works and carry out pre-entry schedules of condition.
Negotiating terms for licences, leases, easements, and wayleave agreements.
Person Specification
Commercially astute and hands on
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrates attention to detail
Organised and diligent
Excellent people skills
Shares expertise with colleagues
Works collaboratively with others in a team
Ability to work flexibly on own initiative and as part of a team
Ability to manage relationships with tact and diplomacy
Awareness of Equal Opportunities
Skills/Qualifications
Proficient research and analytical skills
Practical property experience (both in rural and urban scenarios) would be beneficial
Relatable degree or certification would be beneficial, but not essential
Key Skills/Competencies
Competent using all Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);
Interpersonal skills – confident communications with the ability to express opinions clearly and convincingly
Determination – focused on working to reach objectives.
Motivated and committed to a career within Rural Land Management
Analytical capability – good problem-solving skills and logical approach.
Full and clean driver's licence
We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:
Health & Leisure: Health Cash Plan, 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work
Financial: Pension, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme - you will be eligible to participate in the Company's Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice
Strutt and Parker is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.