Edward Payton

Alongside his role at Strutt & Parker, Edward is completing a Master of Professional Studies (MProf) in Rural Estate and Land Management at Harper Adams University. 

Edward joined Strutt & Parker in September 2025, equipped with an undergraduate degree in History from the University of Exeter, work experience with a leading rural consultancy and extensive practical agricultural experience from a mixed farming enterprise in West Sussex. 

Since joining Strutt & Parker, Edward has worked on a broad range of rural instructions including valuations for a range of purposes including loan security, estate planning and expert witness support, market appraisals to support land agency and residential, commercial and agricultural property management. His practical agricultural background gives him strong commercial awareness and a grounded understanding of the challenges facing rural landowners and businesses. 

Edward continues to be actively involved in working with his family at home on the farm. His recent experiences include assisting with lambing and calf rearing management. Outside of work, he enjoys playing team sports such as rugby and cricket and also spends as much time as possible in the countryside with his dogs.