Strutt & Parker - Rural Valuer in Ipswich

To undertake Rural valuations, management and general Rural consultancy in the Suffolk and the surrounding area.

Requirements

• Responsible for the delivery of the valuations work stream in Suffolk and the surrounding area.
• Undertake valuations for a range of purposes including loan security, tax, inheritance and estate planning (rural, residential and development/planning appraisal).
• Work with colleagues and the Head of Rural Team to develop all work streams.
• Produce high quality, detailed and professional reports to our clients in line with agreed timescales.
• Undertake general Rural consultancy and management work as required.
• Provide professional and reasoned advice to our clients at all times.

Key Skills

• Reliable, friendly, approachable and supportive of colleagues.
• Entrepreneurial, analytical, dynamic and able to apply professional and commercial judgement to deliver results.
• Competent and experienced RICS qualified rural surveyor with experience of delivering work across a range of projects.
• Capable of building relationships with existing and new clients and generating new opportunities.
• Possess a composed manner to be able to work under pressure.
• Good time management and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills - must be capable of building and maintaining good relationships with team members, other colleagues and clients.
• Confident manner with clients and the team.
• An understanding of confidentiality issues and the use of discretion.
• Ability to network, influence and negotiate effectively.

Qualifications

• FAAV qualified an advantage.

Experience

• Experience in agricultural and rural residential valuations.
• Proficient in the use of Word, Excel and mapping software.
• Experience in working in a regional setting potentially covering more than one office location.

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

• Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, 27 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, company car allowance, 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. 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 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

• 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.