Strutt & Parker - Property Assistant in Harrogate

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Rural Land Management team in Harrogate. The team is responsible for managing Rural Estates and provides a variety of professional rural advice, with their technical expertise leading to a strong client base. This role will combine Estate Management with collaborative teamwork. Our core values are central to our operations and mission; we are looking for a true team player – someone who is enthusiastic, ambitious, and eager to progress their career in the rural sector.

Responsibilities

• Assisting principal agents in the day-to-day management of rural Estates including let residential, farms and commercial Property.
• Managing contractor performance and ensuring best value across a diverse range of property types.
• Organising and implementing planned and reactive maintenance.
• Overseeing repairs, decoration and refurbishments.
• Drafting agreements and maintaining accurate property records.
• Re-letting properties including check in and check out.
• Liaising with tenants and dealing with tenancy matters including managing rent arrears.
• Assisting with statutory, regulatory and internal compliance.
• Preparing marketing particulars and uploading information to online platforms.
• Dealing with enquiries and organising/conducting viewings.
• Market research.
• Preparation of reports.
• Assisting with planning appraisals and co-ordination of third party consultants.
• Assisting with Compulsory Purchase and utility/infrastructure work, including preparing and negotiating compensation claims.
• Attending pre-start meetings to agree accommodation works and carry out pre-entry schedules of condition.
• Negotiating terms for licences, leases, easements, and wayleave agreements.

Person Specification

• Commercially astute and hands on.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Organised and diligent.
• Excellent people skills.
• Shares expertise with colleagues.
• 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.
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities.

Skills/Qualifications

• Proficient research and analytical skills.
• Practical property experience (both in rural and urban scenarios) would be beneficial.
• Relatable degree or certification would be beneficial, but not essential.
• 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 Rural Land Management.
• Analytical capability – good problem-solving skills and logical approach.
• Full and clean driver’s licence.

Benefits

• 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.

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. If you want to raise any concerns of discrimination or issues, please email hr.uk@realestate.bnpparibas.

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.