Senior Associate Director - Rural Land Management
Shrewsbury
Permanent
Full-Time
60,000 + car allowance + full benefits
An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join a high-performing Rural Land Management and Consultancy team based in Shrewsbury
This role will focus primarily on estate and property management across a diverse rural asset base, including let farms, residential property and broader strategic landholdings.
You will act as lead agent for a flagship estate client while contributing to the wider team's success in areas such as natural capital, diversification, and professional valuations.
About the Role
You will be responsible for leading the delivery of day-to-day management services and driving strategic outcomes for a key retained client. The team works closely with colleagues across estate agency, farms, and forestry, offering a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach.
Key Deliverables
- Acting as principal agent / lead asset manager for a major rural estate
- Overseeing day-to-day asset management and helping progress client strategy
- Coordinating delivery across business lines
- Managing secured lending and other professional valuations
- Driving business development and identifying new revenue opportunities
- Ensuring key deliverables are met to client and internal standards
- Maintaining strong compliance and governance
Key Responsibilities
Leading and managing a high-performing teamDeveloping new business and enhancing the team's profile and reachProviding confident leadership to clients and internal stakeholdersContributing to budget planning and team resource managementKey Skills
Experience managing significant rural portfolios, including let farms, residential property, and mixed rural assetsProven leadership and team management abilityStrong prioritisation and project coordination skillsExcellent client relationship and communication skillsFinancial and commercial awarenessEntrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow the wider businessPerson Specification
Qualifications :
Degree or equivalent in a relevant subjectMRICS qualified - rural pathway preferred, 3-5 years PQE minimumCAAV or SAAVA qualification an advantageWhat You Can Expect
You'll be joining a collaborative, ambitious and people-focused rural team with a track record of delivering best-in-class estate management advice and growing long-term client relationships.
Benefits Package
Health & Leisure
Private medical cover27 days annual leave plus public holidaysOption to purchase up to 5 additional daysHealth screeningGym discountsWellbeing supportVolunteering opportunitiesCycle to Work schemeEye care vouchersTravel and retail discountsTravel insuranceConcierge serviceKids PassOpen Fairways golf cardPositive culture with sports teams, charity days, and arts eventsFinancial
60,000 salaryExcellent pension schemeCompany car allowanceLife assurance (8x salary)Group income protectionInterest-free season ticket loanBonus schemeShare incentive planAccess to mortgage and financial adviceIf you're an experienced rural surveyor ready to lead on flagship estates and grow with a forward-thinking rural business, this is a fantastic next step.