Strutt & Parker - Property Assistant in Northallerton

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Rural Land Management team in Northallerton. The team is responsible for managing Rural Estates and provides a variety of professional rural advice, with 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.
• Organise and implement planned and reactive maintenance.
• Oversee repairs, decoration and refurbishments.
• Drafting agreements and maintaining accurate property records.
• Re-letting properties.
• Liaising with tenants and dealing with tenancy matters.
• Assisting with statutory, regulatory and internal compliance.

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.

Key Skills/Competencies

• 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 and prepared to travel locally for work needs.

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.
• 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.