Strutt & Parker - Senior Associate Director, Rural Land Management (London)

London Permanent Full-Time

The role:

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to become a key member of the Rural Land Management and Consultancy team in London. 

 

The Rural team undertakes a wide range of rural estate, farm and property management and professional rural advice working closely with colleagues in our National Estate Agency, Estates & Farms Agency and Forestry teams. We are working to expand the skill sets within the team, particularly in relation to Natural Capital and Rural Diversification. 


The role will be primarily focussed on estate and property management.


Key deliverables

•    Acting as principal agent/lead asset manager for a key estate management client, reporting to and working closely with senior colleagues

•    Overseeing day-to-day management of the assets and progressing strategic objectives

•    Secured lending and other professional valuations

•    Coordinating the work of all business lines involved

•    Contributing to the continued growth of the business through business development

•    Ensuring achievement of key client deliverables

•    Adherence to internal and client process and compliance standards


Responsibilities 

•    Managing and leading a high performing team on the principal instruction

•    Seeking opportunities to leverage skill and expertise to develop new business for the wider team


Key Skills

•    Competent and experienced professional with experience of managing a significant portfolio of rural assets, particularly let farms, residential property and other rural assets

•    Team leadership skills with ability to manage, delegate and supervise effectively 

•    Ability to prioritise workloads and work to high standards under pressure

•    Excellent communication skills capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with team members, other colleagues, clients and stakeholders

•    Feeds into team budgeting and deploys resources effectively and profitably

•    An entrepreneurial attitude with an aspiration to grow the profile and performance of the wider business


Person specification

Qualifications:

•    Relevant undergraduate/postgraduate degree or equivalent

•    MRICS qualified – preferably Rural pathway with 3 – 5 years PQE

•    CAAV/SAAVA membership/qualification an advantage


We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:

•    Heath & Leisure: Private medical cover, 27 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work 

•    Financial: Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme - you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice 

Strutt and Parker is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

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Our Culture

Stutt & Parker and the wider BNP Paribas is passionate about building inclusive culture where everybody feels they belong and can thrive.

We celebrate diversity and support all our people to reach their potential, find fulfilment at work and use all their diverse ideas and skillsets to deliver for our clients now, and every day.

 

We are building an inclusive culture so that we offer a supportive workplace that drives innovation, creativity and results.

 

We take discrimination very seriously as an organisation, if you want to raise any concerns of discrimination or issues, please email hr.uk@realestate.bnpparibas

Our employee networks

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We want to make a career at Strutt & Parker a fulfilling and enriching experience for people from all backgrounds.

 

We are committed breaking down barriers are driving positive change within our own organisation and our sector. We know that the only way to affect change is to act and we promise to take action.

 

To find out how we are making improvements towards building a more diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, download our combined Gender & Ethnicity Pay Report.

  1. 86% of employees feel that the company is an inclusive place to work at and supports diversity (gender, age, ethnic origins, disability, sexual orientation and identity)
  2. 80% of employees feel they are treated with respect

Community

We know how important it is to many of our employees to be able to give back to their communities by supporting charities through volunteering and fundraising.

Every member of staff has one day each year to volunteer, either through one of our events or in their local community, for a cause they are passionate about. For those raising funds, you may be eligible for BNP Paribas’ matched funding which could see your charity fundraising pot topped up.

 

Employee Networks

Everybody at Strutt & Parker has access employee networks that are open to all, and we encourage all people to collaborate and connect with each other:

  • MixCity - gender equality network
  • Ability Network - raises awareness of disability related issues
  • Early Careers Network - provides support to employees in the early stages of their careers, engaging them to feel more connected with the business as well as creating a sense of community
  • Pride - creating a supportive working environment where colleagues, customers and clients from the LGBT+ community feel safe, respected and valued by all
  • Multicultural - focuses on creating an inclusive environment by recognizing and celebrating the diverse cultures and traditions of our workforce
  • Parents & Carers - helps create an effective support infrastructure to working families