Strutt & Parker – Director, Rural Land Management (Inverness/North Scotland)

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to become a key member of our Rural Land Management and Consultancy team in Inverness/North Scotland. The Rural team undertakes a wide range of rural estate, farm, and property management, as well as professional rural advice, working closely with colleagues in residential, farm and estate agency, farming, forestry, natural capital, and finance teams.

The role will be primarily focused on estate and property management:

• Acting as senior asset manager for a key estate management client, reporting to and working closely with senior colleagues;
• Managing a diverse range of rural assets with support from the portfolio administration team, rural building surveying team, farming, and environmental specialists;
• Undertaking rent reviews, lease negotiations, resolving disputes, managing repair, maintenance, and improvement programmes, and progressing strategic objectives;
• Ensuring achievement of key client deliverables;
• Adherence to internal and client process and compliance standards;
• Seeking opportunities to leverage skills and expertise to develop new business for the wider team.

Skill set

• Competent and experienced professional with experience advising and managing a significant portfolio of rural assets, particularly let farms, residential properties, and other rural assets;
• People leadership skills with the ability to manage, delegate, and supervise effectively;
• Ability to prioritize workloads and work to high standards under pressure;
• Excellent communication skills capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with team members, colleagues, clients, and stakeholders;
• An entrepreneurial attitude with an aspiration to grow the profile and performance of the wider business.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified – Rural pathway with 10+ years PQE;
• CAAV/SAAVA membership/qualification is advantageous.

Employee benefits

We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees: Private medical cover, 30 days annual leave plus public holidays (with options to purchase up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care vouchers, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, a great company culture, and social events including sports teams, charity events, and art passes. Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8x basic salary, group income protection (long-term disability insurance), interest-free season ticket loan, bonus scheme (eligible to participate in the company's bonus scheme), share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice.

Strutt & Parker is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected status.