Director - Rural Land Management - North Scotland

Director - Rural Land Management
Inverness Permanent Full-Time

Overview:
A leading property consultancy is seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to join their Rural Land Management and Consultancy team in Inverness/North Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior role managing a diverse portfolio of rural estates and assets, while working alongside specialists in residential, farming, forestry, natural capital, and finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead asset management for a major estate client, collaborating closely with senior leadership.
• Oversee a wide range of rural assets including let farms and residential properties, supported by internal teams across administration, surveying, farming, and environmental services.
• Conduct rent reviews, lease negotiations, dispute resolution, and manage repair and improvement programmes.
• Ensure delivery of client objectives and compliance with internal standards.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow the business and expand client services.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience managing rural assets, particularly let farms and residential properties.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Capable of working under pressure and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to enhance business performance.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree (undergraduate or postgraduate).
• MRICS qualified (Rural pathway) with 10+ years post-qualification experience.
• CAAV/SAAVA membership is advantageous.

Benefits Include:

• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical cover, 30 days annual leave plus public holidays (with option to purchase more), health screening, gym discounts, cycle to work scheme, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, and more.
• Financial: Pension scheme, company car allowance, life assurance (8x salary), income protection, season ticket loan, bonus scheme, share incentive plan, and financial/mortgage advice.
• Lifestyle: Travel and retail discounts, concierge service, kids pass, golf card, vibrant company culture with social and charity events.