At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the management of the Lake District's land and property portfolio for nature and climate.
- Company: Join the Lake District National Park Authority, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Benefits: Enjoy a local government pension, health schemes, and paid volunteer time.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a green estate while making a positive impact on nature.
- Qualifications: RICS membership and experience in rural estate management required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Can you help shape the future of the Lake District’s 'green estate'? We are seeking an experienced and innovative surveyor to lead the direction and management of the Authority’s land and property portfolio to deliver our strategic ambitions for nature, culture, and climate by optimising the environmental and social value of our portfolio.
The role
- Strategic Asset Management: owner of the Property Asset Management Strategy (PAMS), ensuring our property is used to maximum advantage.
- Nature Recovery & Investment: support the delivery of investment schemes on our 'green estate', securing significant external funding, agri‑environment schemes, or nature‑based finance markets.
- Operational Leadership: manage Authority obligations as landowner with a focus on Common Land, landlord and tenant matters, and oversee specialist assets including permissive trails, dams, and legacy mining infrastructure.
- Valuation & Compliance: act as the Authority’s lead professional valuer, ensuring compliance with obligations.
About you
This opportunity would suit a highly organised leader who can think commercially while balancing financial returns with public benefits for nature and climate.
Key qualifications and experience
- Professional Qualification: Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and status as a Registered Valuer.
- Experience: substantial experience in rural estate management, including landlord and tenant negotiations, and valuation of land, property, and natural capital assets.
- Leadership: a track record of leading and motivating teams to inspire a vision, with experience in performance management and mentoring.
- Project Management: experience initiating and developing projects through external funding and managing operational budgets.
- Communication: excellent negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to engage a variety of audiences on technical and non‑technical matters.
Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Electric car and Cycle to Work schemes
- Free parking in carparks
- Paid time off to volunteer
- Subsidised healthcare scheme
- Commitment to wellbeing
Our organisation
The Lake District National Park Authority looks after this unique corner of England and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Staff include rangers, field workers, advisers at visitor centres, planners and ecologists. We encourage people to protect, connect and grow.
Diversity and Inclusion
As an equal opportunities employer, the Lake District National Park Authority is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership.
Disability Confident Employer
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide evidence in your application which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required under each of the essential criteria, as well as meeting any of the qualification, skills or experience defined as essential.
Rural Asset Manager in Kendal employer: Lake District
The Lake District National Park Authority is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the stewardship of a UNESCO World Heritage Site while promoting environmental and social value. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, including benefits like a Local Government Pension Scheme, subsidised healthcare, and paid volunteer time, we foster a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth and diversity. Join us in shaping the future of the Lake District's 'green estate' and make a meaningful impact on nature and climate.
