Land Officer

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Agricultural Liaison Officer to facilitate relationships between landowners and project teams in the Northeast. Key responsibilities include managing land access, advising on agricultural considerations, and resolving landowner concerns. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of agriculture, excellent interpersonal skills, and a full UK driving licence. Competitive salary and flexible benefits are offered, with opportunities for agile working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Health cash plans

Cycle-to-work schemes

Additional annual leave purchase

Qualifications

• Experience in soil management, drainage plans, and records of condition.
• Full UK driving licence for regular travel.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with landowners to secure land access.
• Advise on agricultural matters affecting project delivery.
• Manage and resolve landowner concerns and complaints.
• Coordinate site visits and maintain stakeholder records.

Skills

Strong knowledge of agriculture and rural affairs

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders

Confidence managing relationships

Job description

A leading organisation in the infrastructure property sector is seeking a highly motivated Agricultural Liaison Officer to join its growing team in the Northeast. This is a confidential search being conducted on behalf of our client, a well-established name in the industry that is committed to building infrastructure that shapes the future.

In this role, you will act as a key interface between the project team, contractors, landowners, and agents, ensuring smooth land access, proactive engagement, and the effective management of on-the-ground agricultural considerations throughout major infrastructure schemes.

Our client offers a competitive salary and an excellent flexible benefits package, with options such as additional annual leave purchase, health cash plans, cycle‑to‑work schemes, and a range of other lifestyle benefits. Flexible or agile working arrangements can also be discussed at the application stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain proactive relationships with landowners to secure and manage land access.
• Advise the client on practical agricultural and land‑related matters affecting project delivery.
• Ensure contractors adhere to commitments made to landowners.
• Manage and resolve landowner concerns or complaints.
• Arrange and coordinate site visits, meetings, and records of condition.
• Support compensation claim settlements.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date stakeholder records.
• Work within defined programme timelines to support efficient project delivery.

Candidate Profile

• Strong knowledge of agriculture and rural affairs, with an understanding of how infrastructure schemes affect farming and land use.
• Ideally, experience in soil management, drainage plans, and records of condition.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders.
• Ambition and initiative, with a team‑oriented approach.
• Confidence managing relationships with landowners, contractors, and internal teams.
• A full UK driving licence, as regular travel is required.

If you are looking to shape the future of UK infrastructure while working closely with rural communities, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Please get in touch to discuss this opportunity further.