Rural Asset Manager

Dyson Farming; East Ilsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural enterprise is seeking an estate manager to oversee property management and tenant relations. The ideal candidate will possess MRICS/FAAV qualifications and experience in management roles, along with a strong commitment to health and safety. Benefits include 24 days holiday, life assurance, a pension scheme, and employee discounts.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Charitable Giving via payroll

Cycle to work scheme

Free annual flu jab

Free eye test

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to product discounts

Organised social events

Free parking

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years in a similar position.
• Ability to work autonomously and in teams.
• Computer literate in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of tenant management and property inspections.
• Ensuring statutory compliance across the estate.
• Input into annual budgeting and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Proactive attitude

Health and Safety compliance

Relationship building

Diplomacy

Education

MRICS / FAAV

Tools

MS Office (particularly MS Excel)

Job description

Dyson Farming is a family-owned business, with a vision to benefit future generations through a commitment to commercially viable and environmentally sustainable food production at scale. We strive to be industry leaders in efficient, carbon-neutral, high-technology agriculture, employing highly skilled, pioneering people and supported by research and development in an ever-closer partnership with our sister company, Dyson. We see the future of agriculture as an exciting opportunity to improve the nation’s food security, health, and economic growth.

• Oversight of the management of tenants including sourcing suitable tenants and ensuring referencing and right to rent checks are completed.
• Ensuring a smooth handover of property to new tenants. Ensuring a smooth end of tenancy process.
• Property inspections in Oxfordshire & Gloucestershire
• Dealing with FBTs, Leases, AST’s, Cropping Licenses & Grazing licenses and other 3rd party arrangements (Landlord and Tenant matters).
• Planning applications for development and estate matters
• Assisting in development and delivery the leisure offerings across the estate
• Overseeing smaller development projects, reporting into the Renovation and Development Manger
• Estate Management - General Estate management matters under the direction of the Head of Property
• Assisting with the implementation of Woodland Management Plans.
• Scheduling, co-ordinating and supervising the daily activities of internal and external site operatives, including collation of the necessary paperwork.
• Organising and planning the day-to-day operations of the housekeeping team
• Statutory compliance & Audit - including but not limited to EICR testing, boiler and aga testing (gas and oil), smoke / co2 alarms, tree surveys etc. Ensuring Landlords statutory obligations are met across the Estate.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records on Key Property Management in relation to all Lettings. Implementing, monitoring and reviewing compliance of DFL or 3rd parties in relation to the CDM Regulations.
• Ensuring Health and Safety compliance and best practice is implemented in all areas of the business
• Customer focus/point of contact for leisure guests.
• Input into annual budgeting and monthly reporting
• Ownership of management accounts

Person Specification

• Qualification requirements – MRICS / FAAV
• 2 - 3 years in a similar position
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude and commitment to health and safety
• Computer literate in all MS office programs particularly MS Excel
• Ability to deal with wide-ranging challenges and responsibilities with diplomacy and patience
• Ability to quickly build strong working relationships at all levels of the business
• Professional manner and confident communicator
• Proactive and flexible approach to work
• Willing to take responsibility and ownership for tasks
• Ability to work autonomously when required, alongside effective teamwork and interpersonal skills

Travel to our Gloucestershire site will also be required.

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance;
• Pension scheme;
• Charitable Giving via payroll (Give as You Earn);
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Free annual flu jab;
• Free eye test;
• Employee Assistant Programme;
• Access to product discounts;
• Organised social events;
• Free parking.