Land and Property Specialist

6 days ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Rural Surveyor to join our team at Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust. As a key member of our nature reserve, facilities and wider countryside teams, you will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of land management and projects, ensuring the charity's future is secure in regard to its legal and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the acquisition of reserves and property, including appraisals, negotiations, and requirements under the Charities Act.
  • Lead on due diligence required in relation to the charity's land and built estate, including compliance with leases, landlord consents, and other obligations or contracts.
  • Granting of leases, licences (grazing, deer management, access), negotiating wayleaves and easements.
  • Provide professional support and advice to the Land Management teams in regard to the management of the 85 BBOWT Nature Reserves across the three counties.
  • Project manage a programme of investment and development, including new and redeveloped offices, cafes, and visitor centres.
  • Lead on the negotiation and management of external infrastructure projects affecting the charity's land holdings, with assistance from external land agency firms.
  • Assist the Land Management and Ecology Director with the management, compliance, and renegotiation with landlords of land leased to BBOWT.
  • Advise and assist the Head of Commercial Estate with the management of BBOWT's built estate, including visitor infrastructure, residential, commercial, and agricultural buildings.
  • Oversee the creation of an estate terrier system to manage legal documents, rents, leases, and wayleaves and compliance.
  • Ensure best practice Health and Safety measures are adopted in all aspects of your work.

Person Specification:

  • Chartered member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS Rural) or another equivalent professional organisation.
  • Extensive post-qualification knowledge and experience of estate management, land and property acquisition, valuation, and disposal work in the rural environment.
  • Experience in the commercial rural environment and knowledge of current financial opportunities and markets relating to land and property.
  • Significant experience of UK legislation relating to rural property.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience of project management with the ability to lead multifunctional project teams, especially in regard to buildings, property, and construction.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • Confident in making timely and effective decisions, making the best use of the charity's resources.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • An awareness of the requirements of the Charities' Act.
  • Ability to manage and prioritise workloads, work alone, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Proven ability to manage a varied property portfolio, covering all aspects of tenant liaison, lease negotiations, rent renewals, maintenance, and repair.
  • Ability to prepare both annual and project budgets and present analysis of risk and liability.
  • Competent in the use of MS Office Word, Outlook, and intermediate Excel.
  • Proficient in the use of land management terrier systems.
  • An understanding of GIS.
  • Ability and willingness to demonstrate the BBOWT behaviours and values.
  • Current UK valid car driving licence and ability to travel widely across the three counties.

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