Posted: Fri 07 Feb 2025
We are looking for a Rural Surveyor/Adviser to join our busy Cambridge team on a Part or Full-Time basis to help us expand the services we provide to our clients, with an emphasis on Farm Environment Schemes, Rural Grant Funding and emerging business opportunities.
Cheffins’ Rural Team provide a wide range of advice to individual farmers, landowners and rural businesses which includes Land & Farm Agency, Environmental Schemes, Renewable Energy, Utilities/Infrastructure, Farm Consultancy Advice and Rural Professional Advice.
You can read more about our Rural Department here.
We offer excellent salary and benefit packages, career progression opportunities and support for professional qualifications.
What will you be doing?
You will be involved in a range of rural advisory work with a focus on capital grants and environmental schemes, with responsibility for managing your own clients as well as team-based projects.
- Attending client meetings (both on and off site), reporting to clients with recommended actions/fees, acting upon and managing instructions.
- You would be an integral member of the rural department. Click here to read about the team.
- Attending rural networking events and providing input into business development for the rural division.
What will it take to be successful?
Ideally, you will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in the rural sector. RICS, CAAV or BIAC qualifications would be beneficial for the role but not essential.
- Forward thinking individual with an interest in emerging business opportunities in the rural and farming sector
- Good knowledge of the local area preferable.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills and ability to provide clear advice and establish strong interpersonal relationships with team members, clients and other professionals.
- Ability to meet demands and deadlines and work well within a busy environment.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Commitment to delivering a high standard of service.
- Full Driving License essential and use of own car, which is insured for business use.
Why join us?
Cheffins is a privately owned, independent partnership and offer our clients an outstanding combination of expertise, service and commitment.
Our people are at the heart of our success and are the vital force that animates our business. We strive to create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, healthy and safe work environment that embraces the range of human differences. We want to attract passionate people who respect and appreciate the uniqueness and value that every one of us brings to the business. By striving to build a diverse, inclusive, and empowered team, we broaden our perspectives, drive innovation, and create a vibrant work environment. We take responsibility for looking after our people’s physical, mental and social wellbeing; professional development; equal treatment; and opportunities for growth.
How will we reward you?
What happens next?
This role could be the best move you make; take your time to apply and tell us about who you are, what motivates you, your life experiences and what you would like Cheffins to offer you. Be part of our forward-thinking, innovative team, who are proud of our heritage.
Cheffins are committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment that embraces the uniqueness and value that each person can bring to the business and encourages everyone to be themselves.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Please note that applications submitted without a covering letter and completed application form may not be considered.
Location: Cambridge
Closing date: 7th March 2025
Contact name: Simon Gooderham
Contact email: simon.gooderham@cheffins.co.uk
If you would like to apply for this position, please complete an application form and upload along with your CV and a covering letter.