Strutt & Parker - Graduate Rural Surveyor in Harrogate

We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual to join our Land Management team in Harrogate. We are seeking individuals who demonstrate the attributes that are fundamental to becoming a successful Surveyor. The Graduate Programme supports you to become a Rural Chartered Surveyor with the RICS and a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, and the programme generally takes on average two years to complete.

Training and Development

• Full APC training with the RICS and continued support for all graduates;
• Full training with the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers;
• Pre-APC mock interviews/presentation training and seminars;
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) lectures.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To work on day to day tasks as set by line manager and APC supervisor;
• To take responsibility for work and projects as appropriate to the team/department in which they currently work;
• To liaise with APC supervisor and counsellor on a regular basis to discuss progress towards the APC;
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.

Deliver to Client

• Relevant understanding of business/department context;
• Accuracy and quality of reporting to clients;
• Is responsive to the needs of the client and looks for ways to improve delivery and relationship.

Clients and Business Development

• Proactive in building relationships with internal and external contacts and responsive and helpful to clients;
• Relevant understanding of business/departmental context;
• Accuracy and quality of reporting to clients.

People

• Shares expertise with colleagues;
• Proactively communicates to colleagues in office and around the business;
• Works collaboratively with others in a team;
• Ability to work flexibly on own initiative and as part of a team;
• Ability to manage relationships with tact and diplomacy;
• Aware of Equal Opportunities.

Systems and Process

• Works within clearly defined, well established processes under regular supervision;
• Solves problems by following well defined processes and precedents;
• Consults more experienced colleagues on more difficult or unfamiliar situations.

Company

• Conscious of and takes steps to protect the interests of BNP Paribas Real Estate and Strutt & Parker employees and reputation.

Person Specification

• A great communicator, both written and oral;
• A team player, able to develop a close working relationship with colleagues;
• Commercially astute with good numeracy skills;
• Ambitious, energetic, self-motivated, curious, and happy to network with a business development orientated attitude;
• Interested in farming and food production systems;
• Experience of hands-on practical farming;
• An interest in Rural or heritage property;
• An interest in the environment and sustainability.

Skills/Qualifications

• University Degree;
• Excellent research and analytical skills;
• Excellent IT skills including use of MS Office;
• Practical Rural experience would be beneficial;
• Competent using all Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);
• Interpersonal skills – confident communications with the ability to express opinions clearly and convincingly;
• Determination – focused on working to reach objectives;
• Motivated and committed to a career within Surveying;
• Analytical capability – good problem-solving skills and logical approach.

Qualifications

• Already working towards or willingness to work towards a RICS accreditation.

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

Health & Leisure: Health Cash Plan, 25 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, 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.

Apply online through BNP Paribas Careers. Strutt & Parker and the wider BNP Paribas is passionate about building an inclusive culture where everybody feels they belong and can thrive. 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; if you want to raise any concerns of discrimination or issues, please email hr.uk@realestate.bnpparibas.

Our employee networks

We want to make a career at Strutt & Parker a fulfilling and enriching experience for people from all backgrounds. We are committed to breaking down barriers and driving positive change within our own organisation and our sector. We know that the only way to affect change is to act and we promise to take action.

To find out how we are making improvements towards building a more diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, download our combined Gender & Ethnicity Pay Report.

86% of employees feel that the company is an inclusive place to work at and supports diversity (gender, age, ethnic origins, disability, sexual orientation and identity).

80% of employees feel they are treated with respect.

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.