Director of Rural Land Management - Exeter

James & Partners; Exeter; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Pension and life assurance

Income protection

Long-term disability cover

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Retail and travel discounts

Job summary

James and Partners in Exeter seeks a Director – Rural Land Management to lead a portfolio of rural estates, delivering strategic advice and high-quality consultancy. You will manage client relationships, oversee valuations and diversification projects, and steer a growing team to meet ambitious business targets.

The role combines estate management, valuation and professional consultancy in a senior leadership position within a well-regarded property practice.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification with significant rural surveying experience.
• 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.
• Commercially driven with the ability to generate new business.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

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

Estate management

Valuation

Rural consultancy

Leadership

Client relationships

Driving licence

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Director of 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.