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A client within the Public Sector based in the East Midlands is currently recruiting for a Rural Estate Manager to join their Property team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a rural estate management environment.
The Role
Key purpose of the role is to lead a team of professional rural surveyors and oversee the management of the Council’s extensive 14,000-hectare rural estate, ensuring best value, legal compliance, environmental responsibility, and strategic asset performance.
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Managing the operational and strategic delivery of the Council’s rural estate portfolio
• Leading on landlord and tenant matters, maintenance, capital programmes, and environmental projects
• Providing expert advice to senior stakeholders, auditors, Members, and external partners
• Developing and delivering the Rural Asset Management Strategy and farm management plans
• Maximising revenue income, ensuring rent collection, and meeting capital receipt and climate change targets
• Identifying development opportunities to support financial and community outcomes
• Managing specialist advisors and leading complex acquisitions, disposals, and negotiations
• Ensuring accurate property records and GIS systems are maintained
The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:
• A degree in Rural Land Management or a similar discipline
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• Extensive post-qualification experience managing large rural estates
• Proven ability to manage teams and lead estate strategy and transformation
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
• Registered RICS Valuer status
• Experience working with public sector agricultural assets
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills
• Understanding of planning policy, rural valuations, and capital budgeting
• Experience in business development and stakeholder engagement
• Proficiency in GIS, databases, and standard IT packages
The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £500 per day Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £400 per day PAYE).
How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Amy at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed)
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Referral Bonus
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