Strutt & Parker - Senior Associate Director, Rural Land Management

Strutt & Parker LLP; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Strutt & Parker is seeking a Senior Associate Director in Rural Land Management to join their successful team. You will manage critical client relationships and oversee various rural projects while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and an inclusive environment. This role is ideal for professionals with strong leadership skills and an MRICS qualification.

Benefits

Private medical cover

27 days annual leave plus public holidays

Health screening

Gym discounts

Wellbeing support

Volunteering opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in the rural sector, from private practice or resident agent backgrounds.
• Project management and planning experience advantageous.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships with estate management clients.
• Oversee landlord and tenant relationships for various properties.
• Provide practical advice to clients on financial matters.

Skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Commercially savvy

Strong networking and sales skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Clear and confident communicator

Education

MRICS qualification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet

Job description

Strutt & Parker - Senior Associate Director, Rural Land Management

The role

Strutt & Parker’s Land Management team is a leading provider of rural services to a diverse and affluent private client base. The office is conveniently located for easy access to central London.

An opportunity has arisen to join this successful team, working with significant estate management clients on a variety of projects, including planning, valuation, and rural professional matters. The role offers flexibility with a balance of office and home working, focusing on optimizing clients’ assets across prosperous counties. Flexible working arrangements are supported, with responsibilities including retained management and rural professional work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships with estate management clients
• Oversee landlord and tenant relationships for agricultural, commercial, and residential properties
• Handle financial matters, including budgeting and performance reporting
• Provide practical, clear, and reasoned advice to clients

The Candidate

• Experience in the rural sector, from private practice or resident agent backgrounds
• Project management, planning, development experience, and RICS Registered Valuer status are advantageous
• Confident, organized, and professional demeanor
• Ability to build trust and strong relationships with clients
• Commercially savvy and proactive
• Financial responsibility experience
• Strong networking and sales skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and resourceful
• Clear and confident communicator
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills/Qualifications

• MRICS qualification, with consideration for newly qualified or experienced candidates with a proven track record in rural estate management
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet

Benefits

We offer award-winning benefits including private medical cover, 27 days annual leave plus public holidays, health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, and social events.

Financial benefits include a pension scheme, company car allowance, life assurance, income protection, interest-free season ticket loans, bonus scheme, share incentive plan, and financial/mortgage advice.

Strutt & Parker values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity and is committed to fostering a supportive work environment free from discrimination. For concerns about discrimination, contact [e-mail].

We promote a culture where everyone can thrive and reach their potential, supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives. Download our Gender & Ethnicity Pay Report to learn more about our progress.

Community & Employee Networks

Our staff are encouraged to volunteer, with one paid day annually for community service, and potential matched funding for charitable fundraising.

Employee networks include:

• MixCity - gender equality
• Ability Network - disability awareness
• Early Careers Network - support for new professionals
• Pride - LGBT+ inclusion
• Multicultural - cultural diversity
• Parents & Carers - support for working families