Land Agent
Harrogate | £40,000 - £46,000 | Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday leave, pension auto-enrolment, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme (EAP), company sick pay.
About the Role
Unity Resourcing is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced and professionally qualified Land Agent to join a well-established and highly regarded organisation based in Harrogate.
This is an excellent opportunity for a RICS qualified professional to take ownership of a portfolio of rural estates, while building strong relationships with clients, landlords and tenants.
The role offers a varied workload across rural estate management, agricultural property matters, landlord and tenant issues, rent reviews, grant applications and specialist rural projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of rural estates and act as a key point of contact for landlords and tenants
- Support the Head of Agriculture with a wide range of rural property and land management matters
- Conduct rent reviews and assist with negotiations between landlords and tenants
- Oversee rent collection and arrears management
- Manage landlord and tenant queries and day-to-day estate issues
- Advise clients on agricultural grants and funding opportunities
- Prepare and submit grant applications and monitor payments
- Maintain accurate property and land mapping records using relevant software
- Assist with client accounts, reporting and estate administration
- Manage grazing agreements and associated documentation
- Coordinate repairs and maintenance works across rural estates
- Lead and support a range of specialist rural property projects
- Provide professional advice on rural estate and land management matters
About You
- RICS qualified (essential)
- Experience in land agency, rural surveying, agricultural property or estate management
- Strong understanding of landlord and tenant matters
- Experience managing client relationships and stakeholder communications
- Able to manage your own workload and portfolio of properties
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
- Knowledge of agricultural grants, rent reviews and rural estate management would be advantageous
- Experience with Pro Map, LandApp or similar mapping software is beneficial
- CAAV qualification desirable but not essential
To apply or find out more, please contact Beth Davies at Unity Resourcing for a confidential discussion
