Land Agent (Estate Management)

Job Description

LAND AGENT (ESTATE MANAGEMENT)

DIVISION:                               Rural

REPORTS TO:                       Rural Partner and other Partners as required

MAIN OBJECTIVE:                To assist the rural partners primarily with the day to day management of several institutional and private estates including  diverse rural estates across east Anglia.  The role will include identifying and developing new business opportunities.

MAIN TASKS:

Managing day-to-day Estate Management
General management of Agricultural and Residential tenancies, some Commercial lets, sporting and forestry
Identifying maintenance requirements and setting up/managing Planned Maintenance Programmes
Development of diversification ideas including renewables and other business opportunities
Preparation of Digital Plans and implementation of Computerised Estate Terrier
Pro-actively participate in the development of a strong team.
Actively assist in the development and implementation of efficient, ‘best practice’ internal systems and processes, optimising IT and other resources.
Strategically work with other departments to develop new sales opportunities and to maintain consistency and efficiency.

NB. This job description is not exhaustive and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential skills & experience required:

RICS Qualified. 
Self-motivator
Excellent team-orientated interpersonal skills and experience of communicating effectively with both colleagues and clients
Good negotiating and presentational skills
The ability to multi-task effectively to meet deadlines

Desirable skills & experience required:

CAAV qualification
Post qualification experience
Experience in rural valuations
Proven experience in portfolio management of estates as well as the tenanted sector

Behaviours & Attitude:

A professional outlook with regard to appearance, behaviour and attitude
Enthusiasm and drive with a desire to broaden knowledge and experience
An interest in strategic business and people management
Ability to work independently on a regular basis
Enjoys taking the initiative in a confident and personable manner
Tackles tasks with common sense and enthusiasm
Comfortable working in a fast paced environment where flexibility is essential
A strong communicator who has a professional, supportive and open approach to handling staff and clients

Our Firm’s Values:

Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity and warmth
Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we’re accountable
Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm

For more information, please contact James Tarr - (url removed) - (phone number removed)