Strutt & Parker - Associate Director, Rural Farming (Newbury)

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to become a key member of the Rural Farming team in Newbury. The team has an established reputation as a leader in Rural Farming. They undertake the management of Rural Estates and offer a range of professional rural advice throughout the area. Their technical excellence ensures an impressive client base and they advise some of the most prestigious clients in the area. The role will be a blend of Estate Management and professional working within a team.

Key Responsibilities

• BPS applications, Countryside Stewardship and RDPE applications, farm budgeting and business advice.
• Undertake the primary day-to-day relationship role with Estate Management clients.
• Managing landlord and tenant relationships for agricultural, commercial and residential properties.
• Manage financial matters, provide reporting on budgeting, performance.
• Provide concise, practical and reasoned advice to Clients at all times.

The Candidate

• Experienced in the rural sector from within private practice or resident agent background.
• Commercially astute and hands-on.
• Develop leadership skills by taking responsibility for a small team.
• Take financial responsibility.
• Excellent networking and selling skills.
• Excellent people skills.

Skills/Qualifications

• Professionally qualified MRICS or working towards MRICS.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Excellent IT skills including use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet.

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

• Health & 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.

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.

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 to 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.