Assistant Land Agent
East Anglia | Hybrid & Field-Based Role
Competitive Salary + Career Development Opportunities
Our client is a well-established and growing rural consultancy seeking an ambitious Assistant Land Agent to join their professional team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within rural property, estate management and agricultural consultancy, working across a diverse portfolio of farmers, landowners, estates and rural businesses
The successful candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of professional work, offering genuine variety and excellent opportunities for professional development within a supportive and experienced team
The Role
You will be involved in a broad spectrum of rural professional services, including:
Estate & Farm Management
- Managing farms and estates on behalf of clients.
- Advising on rural property matters, landlord and tenant issues, and estate diversification.
- Supporting the management of environmental schemes within farming businesses.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
Rural Professional Work
- Drafting Farm Business Tenancies, Contract Farming Agreements and licences.
- Assisting with rent reviews and statutory notices.
- Maintaining farm business records and schedules
Environmental Schemes & Grants
- Preparing and submitting Countryside Stewardship, SFI, EWCO and capital grant applications.
- Managing annual claims and scheme compliance requirements
Utilities & Compensation
- Acting on behalf of landowners in relation to utility and infrastructure projects.
- Preparing compensation and disturbance claims.
- Liaising with contractors and project stakeholders
Property Management
- Assisting with the management of residential and commercial property portfolios.
- Coordinating repairs and maintenance programmes.
- Carrying out inspections, rent reviews and contractor management.
Planning, Mapping & Diversification
- Supporting planning applications and rural development projects.
- Producing mapping and Land Registry compliant plans.
- Assisting clients with diversification opportunities and viability assessments.
- Supporting boundary dispute work and mediation activities
About You
Applicants should ideally possess:
- MRICS qualification or be working towards chartered status.
- Strong knowledge of rural property and agricultural businesses.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
- A proactive and organised approach with strong attention to detail.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Willingness to travel across East Anglia with occasional overnight stays as required.
What's on Offer?
- A varied and rewarding workload across rural consultancy, estate management and environmental schemes.
- Exposure to a broad and established client base.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- A supportive team environment with experienced rural professionals.
- The opportunity to develop specialist expertise within a growing business.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact us with your CV and details of your current experience within the rural property sector.