A Full-Time Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor is required to join our existing team of four surveyors in the Rural Department in our Ely office working alongside our existing team of 26.
We focus on fair and objective hiring, we work hard to create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment that embraces the uniqueness and value that each person can bring to the business.
Our values:
* We're friendly and make everyone - without exception - feel safe, included, valued and at home at Cheffins.
* We provide effective advice and support to our clients and colleagues. We're open-minded and considerate of people's experiences and stories.
* We care about our work, clients, colleagues, communities and the environment. We always act with respect, kindness and responsibility.
* Our staff combine technical and market expertise, with a willingness to listen and fully consider people's views, values and ideas.
We offer a competitive salary and rewards package including:
* 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with entitlement increasing with length of service
* All offices shut down over Christmas and the New Year as we recognise that our people need a break
* Long Service Awards
* Annual All Staff Reward scheme
* Contributory Pension
* Health Cash Plan through Medicash, with a focus on Wellbeing
* Life Assurance
* Optical cover
* Payment for professional memberships and development opportunities
* Menopause policy
* Employee Volunteering days
* Family friendly policies
We encourage you to continue with your learning and development and we are committed in supporting you to be the very best version of yourself to help you achieve and fulfil your potential.
Social events include Christmas and Summer get togethers, charity events, team building opportunities, we actively encourage our people to gain life experiences.
The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of professional work including the sale and purchase of rural property, the valuation of a wide range of rural property types, letting and management of agricultural land including Contract Farming Agreements and compulsory purchase and compensation matters.
* Strong organisational skills and an ability to provide clear advice
* Strong communication and ability to establish strong interpersonal relationships with team members, clients and other professionals
* Ability to meet demands and deadlines
* High level of accuracy
* Commitment to delivering a high standard of service
* Ability to work as part of a team, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
* Use of own car, which is insured for business use
Providing advice and support to a wide range of farmers, landowners and rural businesses.
Main purpose/scope of the role:
* Dealing with rural professional work, valuations, rural agency (sales and lettings), infrastructure/energy and rural diversification schemes.
* Attending client meetings (both on and off site), reporting to clients with recommended actions/fees, acting upon and managing instructions, liaising with clients professional advisers (lawyers and accountants) where required, negotiating sales/lettings and preparing heads of terms.
* Working with other team members on Planning & Development advice, Rural Grants/Subsidies
* Providing input into business development/publications/events as part of the rural team.
This role could be the best move you make. Take your time to apply. Be honest and tell us all about who you are, what motivates you, your life experiences and what you would like Cheffins to offer you.
The interview will not be an interrogation, it will be relaxed and an opportunity for us to learn about you and for you to learn about us.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Please note applications submitted without a covering letter and completed application form will not be considered.