We are seeking an experienced Estate Agent / Associate Director to join our Cirencester office, representing Strutt & Parker across the highly desirable South Cotswolds. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within one of the most sought-after regions in the UK, managing relationships with discerning clients and overseeing homes of significant quality and character.

Our team is deeply passionate about the service we provide, and we take pride in the collaborative, positive culture within the office. We celebrate achievements, support one another, and enjoy a variety of team events throughout the year. Finding someone who shares this energy – someone who is motivated, proactive, and committed to delivering an exceptional client experience – is essential.

In this role, you will play a key part in both the ongoing success of the Cirencester office and its future growth. You will demonstrate strong leadership capability, a commercial mindset, and an ability to inspire the team around you. In return, we offer continuous professional development, ensuring you remain fully up to date with industry legislation, compliance, and best practice. This position provides a strong platform to expand your skill set, strengthen your leadership profile, and progress within the wider business.

Prior experience in the premium or prime markets – particularly within a rural or village-house setting – is highly desirable, as is a strong understanding of the expectations of high-net-worth clients.

Responsibilities

Person specification

The desired candidate will:

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

•    Heath & 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.

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The role

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to become a key member of the Rural Land Management and Consultancy team in Guildford

The team undertake the management of Rural Estates and offer a range of professional rural advice, their technical excellence ensures an impressive client base and they advise on some of the most prestigious clients in the area. The role will be a blend of Estate Management, valuation and professional working within a team.  

Responsibilities

•    Acting as principal agent for a selection of key estate management clients 

•    Undertaking estate and farming business reviews 

•    Handling diversification projects

•    Assisting clients with the promotion of strategic land

•    Secured lending and other professional valuations

•    Managing and leading a high performing team

•    Maintaining a strong and prestigious client base 

Key Skill

•    Competent and experienced MRICS qualified rural surveyor with experience of delivering work across a range of projects.

•    Demonstrate team leadership potential, capable of building relationships with existing and new clients and generating new opportunities.  

•    Possess a composed manner in order 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

•    Flexible approach to work and hours undertaken

•    An understanding of confidentiality issues and the use of discretion

Person specification

Qualifications:

•    Educated to GCSE level or equivalent as a minimum

•    Must hold full, valid driving license

Experience

•    Proficient in the use of Word, Excel & PowerPoint

•    Previous experience of working to deadlines 

•    Managing a team

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.

The role

Due to growth, our dynamic and enthusiastic team are seeking a new member to join their rural consultancy and management team. As a key hub office within Strutt & Parker, we have a vibrant multidisciplinary office with a wealth of opportunity for career progression.  

We undertake the full range of Rural services from  within our multi-skilled team, with diversity of clients and work types through management, consultancy, valuation, farming and environmental services.  Our technical excellence ensures an impressive client base, and we advise on some of the most prestigious landowners in the area. The role will be a blend of Estate Management and professional consultancy, working within the team but with opportunities to work with other disciplines within the office. 

Our ethos sits at the heart of how we work and what we do; we are looking for a real team player – someone with energy, drive and a wish to grow and build their career in rural surveying.  

Please note, this role is open to candidates based in Guildford or Lewes

In this role you will:

•    Act as lead agent on the ground for a selection of key estate management clients with regular client interaction.

•    Work to support senior team members in wider estate management and professional consultancy projects and including interaction and liaison with other professionals in our wider business.

•    Have the opportunity to work on secured lending and other professional valuations if the candidate is appropriately qualified and wishes to;

•    Start to take on a role of actively supporting training and graduate team members. 

•    Build and cultivate a strong professional network in the region and be a brand ambassador for our company.

•    Support in marketing events and business development for and alongside the team. 

About you:

•    You will have a great ‘can do’ attitude. 

•    Competent and experienced (ideally MRICS qualified but not essential) rural practitioner with experience of delivering work across a range of projects

•    Demonstrate aspirations for and initial leadership potential, capable of building relationships with existing and new clients and generating new opportunities with time

•    You will have all the great qualities we would normally expect: you will work well under pressure, be organised and efficient with your time, accurate and pay attention to the detail and be an exceptional communicator. 

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

•    Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, up to 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.

The role

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to become a key member of the Rural Land Management and Consultancy team in Cambridge.

The team undertake the management of Rural Estates and offer a range of professional rural advice, their technical excellence ensures an impressive client base and they advise on some of the most prestigious clients in the area. The role will be a blend of Estate Management and professional working within a team.  

Key deliverables

•    Acting as principal agent for a selection of estate management clients and ensuring the achievement of key client deliverables.

•    Undertaking estate and farming business reviews 

•    Handling diversification projects

•    Overseeing day-to-day management of the assets and progressing strategic objectives

•    Secured lending and other professional valuations

•    Adherence to internal and client process and compliance standards

Responsibilities 

•    Managing and leading a high performing team

•    Maintaining a strong and prestigious client base 

•    Seeking opportunities to leverage skill and expertise to develop new business for the wider team.

Key Skill

•    Competent and experienced MRICS qualified rural surveyor with experience of delivering work across a range of projects.

•    Demonstrate team leadership potential, capable of building relationships with existing and new clients and generating new opportunities.  

•    Possess a composed manner in order 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

•    Flexible approach to work and hours undertaken

•    An understanding of confidentiality issues and the use of discretion

Person specification

Qualifications:

•    Relevant undergraduate/postgraduate degree or equivalent

•    MRICS qualified – preferably Rural pathway with 3 – 5 years PQE

•    CAAV/SAAVA membership/qualification an advantage

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.

The role

The individual will take immediate responsibility for the management of their own properties and projects. This role offers first-rate prospects for a confident, enthusiastic, committed individual. 

In addition, with the potential to expanding the client base, the individual will be tasked with achieving objectives set out in the department’s business plans and beyond.

The role will require liaison with the full complement of property management staff across the business including employees of BNP Paribas Real Estate Facilities Management & Client Finance as well as staff across other business lines such as agency, lease advisory, building consultancy and investment agency.

Key deliverables 

•    Taking responsibility for some of their own clients and helping serve other clients

•    Providing high quality Property Management services 

•    Liaising with the clients, their solicitors and tenants on a daily basis

•    Preparing reports for and leading client meetings

•    Identifying and undertaking asset management initiatives under supervision

•    Advising the client in respect of tenancy applications and controlling the licence process 

•    Instructing and liaising with facilities managers and building consultants in respect of repairs and planned maintenance programmes  

•    Carrying out regular property inspections

•    Management of Lease / Tenancy Schedules

•    Liaising with Facilities Managers in respect of service charge budgeting and reporting and undertaking regular service charge expenditure monitoring and reporting

•    Liaising with the client accounting team on production of annual service charge budgets, approving reconciliations, rent raising reports etc. 

•    Management of income arrears and recovery (supported by a dedicated credit controller), invoice approvals, setting up new properties, maintaining the property database, updating the Helpdesk and Tramps, etc

•    Preparing revenue budgets and quarterly forecast reporting with the support of a qualified accountant and finance department assistance

•    Facilitating regular tenant meetings with strong occupier engagement skills

•    Due diligence for acquisition and disposals

•    Attendance at team and department meetings

•    Providing line manager responsibility (where applicable) within the team

Essential qualifications & experience

•    Strong experience within a commercial property management department

•    Proven experience of direct reporting to property management clients

•    Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

•    Managing lease events, rent reviews and expiries

•    Making recommendations on tenant applications

•    Sound Landlord and Tenant knowledge.

•    Property Management Accounting knowledge – statements of account, service charges, VAT and arrears recovery

Desirable qualifications

•    Degree level qualification

•    RICS qualified or equivalent work experience

•    Previous use of Tramps or Horizon property accounting packages

Key skills/competencies

•    Excellent written and verbal communication, with a high level of attention to detail

•    Pro-active “can do” approach – a good team worker 

•    Client facing and committed

•    Confident in ability to work autonomously – uses initiative / self starter

•    Excellent time management, organisational and prioritisation skills

•    Professional and presentable

•    Enthusiastic, reliable, flexible and friendly

•    Numerate

•    Full clean driving licence

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

•    Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, 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 

•    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 

BNP Paribas Real Estate 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.

The role

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 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. This includes:
  • Managing contractor performance and ensure 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

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

•    Health & Leisure: 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 

•    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.

The role 

We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual to join our Land Management team in Northallerton. We are seeking individuals who demonstrate the attributes that are fundamental to becoming a successful Surveyor. 

The Graduate Programme supports you to become a Rural Chartered Surveyor with the RICS and a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, and the programme generally takes on average two years to complete.

Training and Development

•    Full APC training with the RICS and continued support for all graduates;

•    Full training with the Central Associate of Agricultural Valuers;

•    Pre-APC mock interviews/presentation training and seminars;

•    Continuous Professional Development (CPD) lectures.

Roles and Responsibilities

Main Accountabilities

•    To work on day to day tasks as set by line manager and APC supervisor;

•    To take responsibility for work and projects as appropriate to the team/department in which they currently work;

•    To liaise with APC supervisor and counsellor on a regular basis to discuss progress towards the APC;

•    Ability to prioritise and manage own workload

Deliver to Client

•    Relevant understanding of business/department context;

•    Accuracy and quality of reporting to clients;

•    Personable communication style;

•    Is responsive to the needs of the client and looks for ways to improve delivery and relationship

Clients and Business Development

•    Proactive in building relationships with internal and external contacts and responsive and helpful to clients

•    Relevant understanding of business/departmental context

•    Accuracy and quality of reporting to clients

People

•    Shares expertise with colleagues;

•    Proactively communicates to colleagues in office and around the business;

•    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

Systems and Process

•    Works within clearly defined, well established processes under regular supervision.

•    Solves problems by following well defined processes and precedents

•    Consults more experienced colleagues on more difficult or unfamiliar situations

Company

•    Conscious of and takes steps to protect the interests of BNP Paribas Real Estate and Strutt & Parker employees and reputation.

Person Specification

The successful candidate is likely to be:

•    A great communicator, both written and oral.

•    A team player, able to develop a close working relationship with colleagues

•    Commercially astute with good numeracy skills

•    Ambitious, energetic, self-motivated, curious, and happy to network with a business development orientated attitude.

•    Interested in farming and food production systems.

•    Experience of hands-on practical farming

•    An interest in Rural or heritage property

•    An interest in the environment and sustainability

Skills/Qualifications

•    University Degree

•    Excellent research and analytical skills 

•    Excellent IT skills including use of MS Office

•    Practical Rural experience would be beneficial

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 Surveying;

•    Analytical capability – good problem-solving skills and logical approach.

Qualifications

•    Already working towards or willingness to work towards a RICS accreditation

•    Non-cognate and Apprenticeship routes available – distance learning courses are available which the company will support.

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

•    Health & Leisure: 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 

•    Financial: Pension, 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.

Technical Fleet Support Specialist

Location: Solihull- Hybrid

We’re Arval BNP Paribas – we’re a global leader in vehicle leasing and the fourth largest leasing company in the UK.  Our passion for Service, Sustainability, and Solutions is brought to life by each and every one of our people – who we call Journey Makers.  

Culturally, we’re a friendly bunch – more human than corporate – and we serve a diverse customer base.  From families choosing their first electric vehicle, to global brands seeking to switch their fleets to electric vehicles – whatever our customers’ mobility needs, we have a solution to offer.

Why Join Arval?

In addition to the benefits and opportunities that come with being part of a progressive global banking group, we have a supportive and collaborative culture where wellbeing and work-life balance are taken seriously.  Which is why we recently won the title of Employer of the Year in the South West Business of the Year Awards.

About the role

We currently lease out over 180,000 vehicles in the UK that from time to time need maintenance, servicing and repair. In this role, your main focus will be to ensure vehicle downtime is kept to a minimum. To also provide Technical Support to both internal and external customers, managing technical complaints as well as providing assistance to the wider Fleet Services teams.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

What we’re looking for

Ideally, you will be a qualified motor vehicle technician with NVQ level 2/3 equivalent with knowledge of the 1Link system. LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) experience would be the icing on the cake!

We are looking for an energetic and confident individual with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, but particularly on the phone. You will need to have proven customer service skills and be able to build relationships quickly and be comfortable challenging the decisions of garages. You’ll also be able to demonstrate:

The package

We offer a basic starting salary of up to £29,000, plus a bonus of up to £1,100.  We also offer 25 days holiday as standard, plus bank holidays, an extra day off for your birthday.

We also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Ready to make a difference?

Sound interesting?  Click to apply and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your CV.  

We’re passionate about being consciously inclusive employer, with a strong Speak Up culture.  We’re also proud to be a Ban the Box employer as part of our commitment to a fair and inclusive society for all.  

Interview process

What are you waiting for?   Apply today and we’ll be in touch.