Director Of Rural Land Management

James & Partners; Exeter; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

James & Partners in Exeter is looking for an experienced Director to lead Rural Land Management. You will manage key client relationships, deliver strategic consultancy, and lead a team across a diverse portfolio of rural estates.

The role blends estate management, valuation, and professional advisory work, with leadership responsibility in a growing team. MRICS is preferred and a strong network in the rural sector will help you drive new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification with significant rural surveying experience.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality advice.
• Experience leading or mentoring a team.
• Commercial mindset with ability to generate new business.

Responsibilities

• Acting as lead agent for a portfolio of estate management clients.
• Undertaking strategic estate and farming business reviews.
• Leading on diversification projects and identifying new income opportunities.
• Advising on the promotion and development of strategic land.
• Delivering secured lending and other professional valuations.
• Managing, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team.
• Maintaining and growing an established client base.
• Identifying and driving new business opportunities.

Skills

MRICS qualification

Estate management

Valuation expertise

Business development

Driving licence

Education

MRICS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Director - Rural Land Management
Exeter
Full-Time | Permanent

Salary up to £60,000 + car allowance + benefits

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced rural surveyor to join a leading property consultancy as a Director within their Rural Land Management team in Exeter.

My client is highly regarded within the rural sector, managing a wide range of estates and providing strategic advice to an established and prestigious client base. Their reputation is built on technical expertise, long-standing relationships, and a collaborative approach to delivering high-quality outcomes.

This role offers a blend of estate management, valuation, and professional consultancy work, alongside the opportunity to take on a leadership position within a successful and growing team.

The Role

As Director - Rural Land Management, you will take responsibility for managing key client relationships, delivering high-level consultancy advice, and leading a team across a diverse portfolio of rural estates.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as lead agent for a portfolio of estate management clients
• Undertaking strategic estate and farming business reviews
• Leading on diversification projects and identifying new income opportunities
• Advising on the promotion and development of strategic land
• Delivering secured lending and other professional valuations
• Managing, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team
• Maintaining and growing an established client base
• Identifying and driving new business opportunities

About You

This role requires an experienced and commercially minded rural surveyor with strong leadership capability and a track record of delivering across a range of projects.

You will likely have:

• MRICS qualification with significant experience in rural surveying
• Strong background in estate management, valuation, and rural consultancy
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality advice
• Experience leading or mentoring a team
• A commercially driven approach with the ability to generate new business
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• A professional and confident manner when dealing with clients and colleagues
• A flexible approach and understanding of confidentiality

Skills and Experience

• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience working to deadlines and managing multiple projects
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £60,000
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical cover
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Pension and life assurance (up to 8x salary)
• Income protection and long-term disability cover
• Health and wellbeing benefits including gym discounts and health screening
• Cycle to work scheme and a wide range of retail and travel discounts
• A collaborative and professional working environment with strong career progression opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious rural surveyor to step into a senior leadership role within a respected consultancy, working with high-quality clients across a varied and rewarding portfolio.