Area Land Agent - Durris, United Kingdom - UK Civil Service

Description

Job summary

The Estate Development function is tasked with leading on non-forestry commercial activities through the delivery of diversified income streams throughout the national forest and land Estate. This involves managing a wide range of commercial transactions including renewable energy developments, communication masts, mineral extraction, residential property, agricultural leases and the acquisition and disposal of land. These activities generate an annual gross revenue income of circa �16 million nationally.

In contributing to the overall asset management of Scotland�s national forests and land, Area Estates Advisors work and collaborate with colleagues within other FLS functions.

Job description

Area Land Agents are part of our Regional Teams. East Region covers Fife to the Moray Coast. You will report directly to the East Region Manager, working closely with the Regional Leadership Team to meet Regional objectives. There may be a need to line manage others. There is dedicated administration support to the land agency team within the Region as well as local colleagues that the post holder will work with including a building surveyor, foresters, forest planners, civil engineers and our recreation and visitor services staff. The post-holder will also liaise as required with our national team colleagues.

The diversity of work within this role is stated as being a reason for working for FLS. The Central Region post will ideally be based in our Huntly or Durris offices although other options including Dunkeld and Inverness may be possible. Hybrid working is routine within FLS

Person specification

The Success Profile below set outs the essential and desirable elements that make up the vacant position - you�ll be expected to demonstrate how you meet the Experience and Technical criteria at application and/or interview stage. Any Behaviours will be assessed at interview stage.

Experience

Essential:

� Experience of rural surveying or land agency with a practical understanding of the related Law;
� A sound understanding of business and financial sustainability with experience of building and contributing tactical financial plans and business monitoring processes;
� Ability to analyse, interpret and resolve problems and to develop and implement practical solutions;
� Ability to interpret legal documentation and other data sources to give reasoned competent advice;
� Excellent communication skills with an ability to build and manage effective and supportive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders;
� Experience and understanding of the requirements to work with internal stakeholders to contribute and deliver integrated work streams ensuring efficiency and best outcomes;

Desirable:

� Practical understanding of sustainable and integrated asset management;
� Experience of working on significant renewable and utility infrastructure projects;
� Experience of sustainable forest and land management with an understanding of Scottish Government policies and priorities relevant to the management of the Scotland�s national forests and land.

Technical

Essential�

� A degree in Rural Estate Management/Surveying or Property based disciplines or equivalent land based qualification;
� A working understanding of the Law and its application to the management of Scotland�s national forests and land;�
� A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel;�
� Full professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or FRICS) or a willingness to work towards chartered status within an agreed timeframe;

Desirable

� Ability to use GIS and other IT systems that support property and asset management

Benefits