Due to the impending retirement of a highly respected senior colleague, we are looking to appoint an experienced Rural Land Agent to become an important part of our team.
NWA Professional, part of the L&K Group Plc Group of Companies, is a Cumbria and Lancashire-based Rural Land Agency business that puts farmers and land owners at the very heart of what it does. We make a difference by providing trusted advice and solutions for our clients who rely on our knowledge, honesty and integrity. We are a business steeped in auctioneering and valuing, an heritage dating back to 1818, and yet we are also part of a modern business of forward-thinking people. We have established two diversified rural business centres and our business centres include livestock auction marts; an architectural consultancy; antiques, vintage and collectables auction house; an exhibition hall and conference and meeting centre. You will be part of our ambitious business.
BenefitsA highly competitive salary is offered with opportunities to enhance through performance related reviews.Flexibility – Full-time or part time? We know our customers do not work 9-5 so we are also pleased to support flexible working hours and locations to suit the right candidate or candidates as job-sharing and part-time working is also an option. A relocation package is also offered for those moving to the area.Location – South Cumbria, the Lake District and North Lancashire. Our client base covers Cumbria, North Lancashire and North Yorkshire.For this role you need to be: Ambitious and looking to take a senior team role in an established Land Agency business Confident in your ability to bring success to the business and to your clients Excited by the opportunity to work within two successful livestock marts and to grow the existing client portfolio and want to make a lasting difference for your clients
Capable of demonstrating clear and professional communication skills backed up with an extensive knowledge of current agricultural business needs Job Description: We are looking to recruit a Rural Chartered Surveyor and Registered Valuer, with a broad depth of experience.
Our team is involved in all aspects of a Rural Chartered Surveyor’s work and the role will include the following:
Providing advice to both Landlords and Tenants
Undertaking property valuations for all purposes
Conducting sales and lettings of property, largely farms and rural property
Compensation claims, grants and joint ventures
Arbitrations
Managing and developing client relationships This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of, and to contribute to, the ongoing success of a thriving forward-thinking company and will particularly suit someone ambitious who is looking to take the next step in their career with the following attributes:
RICS qualification, either MRICS or FRICS
CAAV qualification preferred but not essential
Experienced in rural and agricultural matters
Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with clients
Able to support the team in winning and delivering new instructions
Provide positive leadership to other team members
Confident, ambitious and driven
Able to work in a challenging environment
Clear and lateral thinking with good organisational skills
Broad and deep working knowledge of agricultural tenancy law and able to provide sound advice
Strong communication skills, including verbal and written
Hold a current driving licence
The position offers excellent prospects for the right candidate.
To apply, please send your CV and handwritten covering letter to the manager, Kathryn Sayce MRICS; email kathryn@nwauctions.co.uk or write to NWA Professional, J36 Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP
Closing date – 14 June 2022