Rural Surveyor — Estate & Land Use (Hybrid)

National Trust; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension up to 10%

Free entry to NT places

Rental deposit loan

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Job summary

National Trust is seeking a Rural Surveyor to deliver professional services for a diverse portfolio across Hampshire, the South Downs and the Isle of Wight. The role combines estate management with tenancy and asset oversight, aligned to our strategy as the UK's largest private landowner.

The position is based at Micheldever (near Winchester) with hybrid working—office and site visits. You will join a high-performance team focused on conservation and sustainable land management.

Qualifications

• RICS membership required.
• Knowledge of land use, agriculture, asset management, land management, environmental issues, conservation and sustainable development.
• Strong verbal and written communication including influencing and negotiation.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and resolve rural surveying problems and implement workable solutions.
• Strong consulting skills: listening, building trust and delivering high-quality service.
• Teamwork and ability to work within project environments.
• Experience collaborating within structured project teams to achieve shared objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day estate management while helping shape the future of our land and assets.
• Manage commercial lettings, agricultural tenancies and agri-environment schemes.
• Handle easements, wayleaves, covenants, commoning and acquisitions/disposals as required.
• Provide clear advice and build strong relationships with tenants.

Skills

RICS member

Land use knowledge

Asset management

Environmental awareness

Conservation

Sustainable development

Job description

National Trust is seeking a Rural Surveyor to deliver professional services for a diverse portfolio across Hampshire, the South Downs and the Isle of Wight. The role combines estate management with tenancy and asset oversight, aligned to our strategy as the UK's largest private landowner.

The position is based at Micheldever (near Winchester) with hybrid working—office and site visits. You will join a high-performance team focused on conservation and sustainable land management.