Associate - Rural Asset Property Manager

Knight Frank; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Canterbury is seeking an Associate – Rural Asset Property Manager. You will work with a dynamic team to deliver solutions in land management, engaging in business development and client relationships. Ideal candidates will demonstrate creativity and a solution-driven attitude. The role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of evolving rural consultancy.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate creativity in managing businesses.
• Experience in land management for various objectives.
• Ability to drive a high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead clients and deliver high-level service.
• Explore Land Management opportunities.
• Help mastermind business development strategy.
• Show thought leadership in the industry.

Skills

Solution-driven results

Creativity

Client relationship management

Business development

Negotiation

Education

RICS/CAAV experience

Job description

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Associate - Rural Asset Property Manager, Canterbury

Client: Knight Frank

Location: Canterbury

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 811c61a5c639

Job Views: 35

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Contract Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Full-Time

Working Requirements: On Site

Hours: 9:00am to 6:00pm

Salary: Competitive

Division: Residential

Location: Kent

Knight Frank is looking to hire an Associate – Rural Asset Property Manager – to work collaboratively as part of our high-performance team and deliver unique outcomes for discerning clients.

We are the world’s leading independent international property consultancy, headquartered in the UK, offering agency and professional advice across Commercial, Residential and Rural sectors. Established in 1896, Knight Frank now comprises a global network of over 20,000 people in 600+ offices across 50 territories.

Role:

Land Management is changing. Be part of a team that is driven by purpose and values to be the solutionists to some of Land Management’s most complex questions alongside collaborative, adventurous and curious colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in our leadership team working as part of our dynamic, values-driven rural consultancy in Kent.
• Help lead clients and colleagues alongside young, dynamic and experienced professionals, delivering solutions to complex real-world problems.
• Lead client relationships, delivering the highest level of service through the power of teams.
• Help drive solutions to a rapidly evolving countryside, which faces change and opportunity in equal measure.
• Help mastermind a business development strategy.
• Lead and explore Land Management opportunities at the cutting edge of our industry in areas such as regenerative agriculture, ecotourism, community engagement, new in-hand business ventures and nature solutions for clients.
• Through strong business acumen, drive a high performance culture within our clients and our own internal business.
• Be a strategist and trusted advisor.
• Be generous with your time, leverage knowledge within our team.
• Be prepared to show thought leadership in the internal business and wider industry.

Key Experience Required:

• Provide examples of solution-driven results.
• Demonstrate capability of creativity, managing both in-hand and let businesses.
• RICS/CAAV experience desirable but not essential.
• Highlight moments that have required negotiating creative outcomes from difficult problems.
• Show experience in managing land for different objectives (food production, diversified business use, private enjoyment, environmental and sustainable).
• Ways of developing new business, creatively and that show difference.

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Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.