Rural Asset Manager

Dyson Farming Limited

Slough

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary performance-relatedbonus

Pension scheme with 6% employer

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Retail discounts on Dyson Farming

Cycle2work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free flu jab

Mental health ambassadors

Free eye tests and glasses discounts

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Dyson Farming is seeking a Rural Asset Manager to lead tenancy management, estate compliance and asset improvement across a varied rural and residential portfolio. You will manage budgets, drive capital projects and collaborate with the Property Lead to deliver value and sustainability.

The role requires MRICS or FAAV (or equivalent), strong stakeholder skills and a proactive approach with willingness to travel across locations. On-site responsibilities with occasional travel.

Qualifications

MRICS or FAAV (or equivalent) qualification or relevant experience.
Experience in rural asset, estate or property management and tenancy matters.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Health and safety commitment and high service standards.
Proven track record delivering capital projects and managing budgets.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with sound judgement.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

Overseeing contractual agreements across rural and residential portfolio.
Ensure compliance with statutory health and safety and landlord obligations.
Lead planning applications and estate development opportunities.
Drive asset performance and explore opportunities to improve value.
Manage budgeting, monthly reporting and property-related expenditure.
Lead property improvement projects from business case to completion.
Build relationships with tenants, guests, colleagues and suppliers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Health and safety

Commercial judgement

Budgeting

Planning and organisation

Diplomacy and tact

Driving licence

Education

MRICS, FAAV or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Property records management

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, 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.
Dyson Farming is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are looking for a Rural Asset Manager to help manage a varied rural and residential property portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Property, you will take a practical, customer-focused approach to lead tenancy management, estate compliance, property maintenance and improvement projects. This is a varied, hands-on role working closely with the Property Lead to combine estate and asset management, capital project delivery, financial control and stakeholder leadership, with regular travel across the Dyson Farming portfolio.

Key responsibilities

Oversight and accountability of contractual agreements across the rural and residential portfolio, including lettings, property handovers, tenancy matters and third-party agreements
Ensure statutory, health and safety, landlord and property compliance obligations are met, with accurate and up-to-date records maintained
Lead planning applications, estate development opportunities, woodland management initiatives and smaller improvement projects
Drive asset performance, identifying opportunities to improve utilisation, sustainability and long-term value
Managing annual budgeting, monthly reporting, and the effective management of property-related expenditure and accounts
Lead property improvement and development projects from business case through to completion
Build strong working relationships with tenants, guests, colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders

Requirements

Skills and experience

MRICS, FAAV or a relevant equivalent professional qualification or level of experience
Relevant experience in rural asset, estate or property management, with a sound understanding of landlord and tenant matters
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills
A proactive and responsible approach, with a strong commitment to health and safety and high standards of service
Sound commercial judgement, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve asset performance and value
Proven experience delivering capital projects and managing budgets, contractors and suppliers
Strong planning, organisation, decision-making and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities
A confident, professional communicator who can build effective relationships and handle a range of situations with diplomacy and sound judgement
Good digital skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to maintain accurate property records
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the portfolio

Benefits

Financial