Batcheller Monkhouse - Haywards Heath - Associate/Associate Partner – Rural Estate Management

Job Description:

Job Summary

As part of the expansion of our Professional consultancy department we are looking to appoint an Associate or an Associate Partner in our Rural Land Management department in Haywards Heath. An exciting opportunity has arisen to manage an existing, diverse portfolio of work with a wide client base. This will include rural & agricultural consultancy, landlord and tenant matters, environmental stewardship and natural capital, valuations and compulsory purchase.

As well as working on existing instructions, you will have an opportunity to identify, secure and deliver new business opportunities and develop new work streams as part of a supportive team network. We place a high emphasis on marketing, networking and winning new business. Training, mentoring and support in growing your skills within the role will be readily provided.

Who are we?

Batcheller Monkhouse is a leading firm of Estate and Letting Agents, Chartered Surveyors and Chartered Town Planners. Our experts provide a diverse range of professional property-related services throughout the South East. We are a progressive and expansive independent business based on traditional values. Our clients enjoy a truly bespoke service provided by our dedicated and highly experienced Partner-led teams. We have four strategically placed offices across Kent and Sussex including Battle, Haywards Heath, Pulborough and Tunbridge Wells.

Salary and package

• Based in our Haywards Heath office (67-69 The Broadway, Haywards Heath, RH16 3AS).
• Permanent position.
• Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Associate role £40k-£48k per annum depending on experience.
• Associate Partner £48k-£60k per annum depending on experience.
• Car Allowance.
• Pension contributions.
• Life Insurance.
• Discretionary bonus.

Qualifications and skills

• MRICS qualified with experience in the rural sector. FAAV would be an advantage.
• RICS Registered Valuer.
• Able to provide recommendations to clients based on technical knowledge and experience.
• A keen networker.
• Confident, resourceful and capable of building and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and clients.
• An affinity with and knowledge of farming and the agricultural community is essential.

Responsibilities and duties

• Carry out property inspections and prepare RICS compliant valuation and charities act reports.
• Engage with landowners to identify and advise on Rural and environmental Grant schemes.
• Directly work with clients to enhance and maximise their property income.
• Advice on ELMS & Natural Capital.
• Business strategy reports.
• Day to day work on Rural estates.
• Advising on farming and land management.
• Agricultural Landlord and Tenant work.
• Negotiating compulsory purchase claims and compensation.
• Renewable energy projects.
• Marketing, networking and winning new business.
• Leading other members of the team.
• General knowledge and advice relating to the countryside and rural matters.

Other requirements

• Must have the permanent right to work in the U.K.
• Clean full driving licence.
• Use of a car.

How to apply

• Please send your CV and a covering letter to Chris Tipping, Batcheller Monkhouse, 67-69 The Broadway, Haywards Heath, RH16 3AS by email to careers@batchellermonkhouse.com.

Batcheller Monkhouse reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.