Director - Rural Land Management
Exeter
Full-Time | Permanent
Salary up to £60,000 + car allowance + benefits
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced rural surveyor to join a leading property consultancy as a Director within their Rural Land Management team in Exeter.
My client is highly regarded within the rural sector, managing a wide range of estates and providing strategic advice to an established and prestigious client base. Their reputation is built on technical expertise, long-standing relationships, and a collaborative approach to delivering high-quality outcomes.
This role offers a blend of estate management, valuation, and professional consultancy work, alongside the opportunity to take on a leadership position within a successful and growing team.
The Role
As Director - Rural Land Management, you will take responsibility for managing key client relationships, delivering high-level consultancy advice, and leading a team across a diverse portfolio of rural estates.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as lead agent for a portfolio of estate management clients
- Undertaking strategic estate and farming business reviews
- Leading on diversification projects and identifying new income opportunities
- Advising on the promotion and development of strategic land
- Delivering secured lending and other professional valuations
- Managing, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team
- Maintaining and growing an established client base
- Identifying and driving new business opportunities
About You
This role requires an experienced and commercially minded rural surveyor with strong leadership capability and a track record of delivering across a range of projects.
You will likely have:
- MRICS qualification with significant experience in rural surveying
- Strong background in estate management, valuation, and rural consultancy
- Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality advice
- Experience leading or mentoring a team
- A commercially driven approach with the ability to generate new business
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- A professional and confident manner when dealing with clients and colleagues
- A flexible approach and understanding of confidentiality
Skills and Experience
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience working to deadlines and managing multiple projects
- Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary up to £60,000
- Car allowance
- Bonus scheme
- Private medical cover
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
- Pension and life assurance (up to 8x salary)
- Income protection and long-term disability cover
- Health and wellbeing benefits including gym discounts and health screening
- Cycle to work scheme and a wide range of retail and travel discounts
- A collaborative and professional working environment with strong career progression opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious rural surveyor to step into a senior leadership role within a respected consultancy, working with high-quality clients across a varied and rewarding portfolio.
Director Of Rural Land Management in Exeter employer: James & Partners
Join a thriving family-owned estate agency in Peckham, where you will be part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional service in the New Homes sector. With a strong focus on employee development, you will benefit from comprehensive training, guaranteed commission, and exciting overseas incentive trips, all while enjoying a competitive salary and the perks of a company car. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to grow your career in a reputable firm that values its employees and fosters a positive work culture.
