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Looking for a fantastic opportunity to drive the future of rural property in Scotland?
At Bidwells, our experts are trusted to lead with insight, integrity and commercial acumen. We have a standout opportunity for a driven and entrepreneurial Head of Rural Agency to lead and grow Bidwells' rural agency service in Scotland — with the full backing of our renowned Rural team in Cambridge and a dynamic, well-connected Rural Estate Management and Professional (REMP) team in Scotland.
What you'll be doing
Reporting to the Head of Rural for Scotland, you will be:
* Leading rural sales and purchase transactions across Scotland, from instruction through to completion — including detail gathering, marketing, advertising, negotiating and delivering exceptional results.
* Supporting with some professional valuation work.
* Liaising with key stakeholders, including solicitors and financial institutions.
* Managing instructions profitably and efficiently, maintaining a high standard of client service and delivery.
* Developing new agency opportunities and building strong client relationships, while also supporting agency activity across our wider Scottish offices.
* Growing, managing and leading the rural agency team, including recruitment and conducting performance appraisals.
* Creating cross-selling opportunities by maintaining strong awareness of Bidwells' full-service offering.
* Providing robust, accurate advice for a range of clients and internally.
* Working across Bidwells' network, collaborating with colleagues in residential, rural and other teams in the South to maintain our national presence and ensure a joined-up service.
* Actively promoting Bidwells in the market, networking with rural, agricultural and residential contacts across Central Scotland and beyond.
* Forming good working relationships with other internal operational teams including Finance, HR, IT, Business Development & Marketing.
* Keeping up to date on rural affairs and maintain continuous professional development.
* Supporting the wider REMP team as necessary.
About You
We're looking for someone with energy, confidence and a commercial mindset — someone who thrives in a client-facing role and knows how to win and deliver business.
You will have:
* A sound knowledge and significant experience of rural property and agency sales and marketing.
* Knowledge of and/or reputation in the Scotland rural real estate market.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels, both in person and over the phone.
* Strong business development experience and a proven track record of securing new work.
* Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Word and Excel.
* Strong administrative and organisational ability.
* The ability to use your initiative, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* A collaborative mindset and the ability to work well in a team.
It would be great (but not essential) if you also have:
* An MRICS qualification
* Registered Valuer status (or are working towards it)
* Experience of leading and/or growing a team.
Why Bidwells?
We're a different kind of business. Whilst we're a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen.
Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.