Assistant Land Agent / Estates Surveyor

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Assistant Area Land Agent to join their team and support sustainable land management efforts. This part-time role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams on diverse surveying and land management tasks across East England. You will play a crucial role in managing estates, negotiating leases, and providing rural property advice while contributing to environmental projects. With flexible working options and a commitment to career development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on nature recovery and climate change mitigation.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension

Flexible Working Options

Generous Annual Leave

Family-Friendly Support

Ongoing Training and Development

Qualifications

• Experience in estate management and land transactions is essential.
• Chartered membership in RICS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support management of Forestry England's non-forest estate.
• Handle lease negotiations and contribute to project planning.

Skills

Estate Management

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Planning Law Knowledge

Education

RICS Membership (or working toward)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Beach Baker / Forestry England

Job Title: Assistant Area Land Agent (Part-Time, Permanent)
Location: Based at Bedgebury Pinetum, Kent, with potential bases in Suffolk and Buckinghamshire. Regular travel required across East England Forest District.

About the Role:
Join Forestry England and contribute to sustainable land management, climate change mitigation, and nature recovery. As an Assistant Area Land Agent, you'll support estate management across a diverse portfolio of forests, properties, and visitor sites. You'll work closely with Area Land Agents and multidisciplinary teams on varied surveying and land management tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support management of Forestry England's non-forest estate, including staff and budgets.
• Handle lease negotiations and renewals for commercial, residential, agricultural, sporting, and telecom properties.
• Contribute to commercial and environmental project planning and delivery.
• Assist with land transactions, legal matters, and protection of Forestry England assets.
• Provide rural property advice and support building maintenance programs.

Requirements:

• Chartered (or working toward) RICS membership, preferably in Rural practice.
• Experience in estate management, land transactions, and legal/valuation matters.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of planning law and compulsory purchase procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; full UK driving licence required.

Working Hours:
22.2 hours per week (3 days). Salary is pro-rata.

Benefits Include:

• Civil Service pension
• Flexible and blended working options
• Generous annual leave (plus volunteering days)
• Family-friendly and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and career development

About Forestry England:
Forestry England manages over 1,500 forests across the country for people, nature, and climate. The East England District spans 35,000 hectares and includes varied landscapes from Thetford Forest to Kent. The team delivers public access, environmental protection, and sustainable timber production.

Your application will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by Dan Cole. Please call our office on 07443 880 834 or alternatively send your CV (at this stage do not worry if it's not up-to-date) directly to [e-mail]