Strutt & Parker - Property Assistant

Strutt & Parker LLP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rural management consultancy is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Rural Land Management team in Northallerton. This role combines estate management with teamwork, focusing on the management of rural estates and tenant relations. Applicants should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for rural land management. The position offers a path for professional growth in a supportive environment with a commitment to diversity and community engagement.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

25 days annual leave

Gym discounts

Pension plan

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and organized approach to tasks.
• Ability to work flexibly both independently and in a team.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day management of rural estates.
• Manage contractor performance for best value.
• Organise and implement maintenance plans.
• Oversee repairs, decoration, and refurbishments.
• Liaise with tenants and handle tenancy matters.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Proficient research and analytical skills

Practical property experience

Competent using Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Logical problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant degree or certification

Job description

Apply online through BNP Paribas Careers.

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
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Organised and diligent
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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.

Community

We know how important it is to many of our employees to be able to give back to their communities by supporting charities through volunteering and fundraising.

Every member of staff has one day each year to volunteer, either through one of our events or in their local community, for a cause they are passionate about. For those raising funds, you may be eligible for BNP Paribas’ matched funding which could see your charity fundraising pot topped up.

Employee Networks

Everybody at Strutt & Parker has access employee networks that are open to all, and we encourage all people to collaborate and connect with each other:

• MixCity- gender equality network
• Ability Network- raises awareness of disability related issues
• Early Careers Network- provides support to employees in the early stages of their careers, engaging them to feel more connected with the business as well as creating a sense of community
• Pride- creating a supportive working environment where colleagues, customers and clients from the LGBT+ community feel safe, respected and valued by all
• Multicultural- focuses on creating an inclusive environment by recognizing and celebrating the diverse cultures and traditions of our workforce
• Parents & Carers- helps create an effective support infrastructure to working families

We want to make a career at Strutt & Parker a fulfilling and enriching experience for people from all backgrounds.

We are committed breaking down barriers are driving positive change within our own organisation and our sector. We know that the only way to affect change is to act and we promise to take action.

To find out how we are making improvements towards building a more diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, download our combined Gender & Ethnicity Pay Report.

• 86% of employees feel that the company is an inclusive place to work at and supports diversity (gender, age, ethnic origins, disability, sexual orientation and identity)
• 80% of employees feel they are treated with respect

We take discrimination very seriously as an organisation, if you want to raise any concerns of discrimination or issues, please email [e-mail]

We celebrate diversity and support all our people to reach their potential, find fulfilment at work and use all their diverse ideas and skillsets to deliver for our clients now, and every day.

We are building an inclusive culture so that we offer a supportive workplace that drives innovation, creativity and results.