Associate / Director - Rural Estates Manager - London

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious property consultancy in London is seeking an Associate / Director - Rural Estate Manager to enhance its Rural Land Management and Consultancy team. The role entails overseeing rural asset management, leading a high-performing team, and driving strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will be MRICS qualified with experience managing rural assets and possess excellent leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Private medical cover

27 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme

Company car allowance

Life assurance (8x salary)

Income protection

Season ticket loan

Bonus scheme

Share incentive plan

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in estate and property management.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Strong communication skills for relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead asset manager for a major estate client.
• Oversee day-to-day management of rural assets.
• Deliver secured lending and professional valuations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Support business development initiatives.

Skills

Managing rural assets

Leadership and delegation

Excellent communication

Budgeting and resource deployment

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree

MRICS qualified (Rural pathway preferred)

3-5 years post-qualification experience

CAAV/SAAVA membership

Job description

Associate / Director - Rural Estate Manager
London | Permanent | Full-Time

Opportunity Overview:
A prestigious property consultancy is seeking a talented and driven professional to join its Rural Land Management and Consultancy team in London. This is a senior-level role focused on estate and property management, with exciting opportunities to contribute to the team's growth in areas such as Natural Capital and Rural Diversification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead asset manager for a major estate client, working closely with senior leadership.
• Oversee day-to-day management of rural assets and drive strategic objectives.
• Deliver secured lending and professional valuations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across business lines.
• Lead a high-performing team on a principal instruction.
• Ensure compliance with internal and client standards.
• Support business development and contribute to the team's expansion.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experienced in managing rural assets including let farms and residential properties.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Skilled in budgeting and resource deployment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for growing business performance.

Qualifications:

• Relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
• MRICS qualified (Rural pathway preferred) with 3-5 years post-qualification experience.
• CAAV/SAAVA membership is a plus.

Benefits Package Includes:

• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical cover, 27 days annual leave plus public holidays (option to purchase more), health screening, gym discounts, cycle to work scheme, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, and more.
• Financial: Pension scheme, company car allowance, life assurance (8x salary), income protection, season ticket loan, bonus scheme, share incentive plan, and financial/mortgage advice.
• Lifestyle: Travel and retail discounts, concierge service, kids pass, golf card, vibrant company culture with social and charity events.

Diversity & Inclusion:
The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and identities.