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As a firm we recognise that staff are our greatest asset. As such we offer opportunities designed to ensure that employees have the experience, skills and knowledge to create work of the highest standard and enable careers to progress. Discover our current vacancies below.

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Agricultural Business Consultant

Lincoln

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Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a full time Agricultural Business Consultant working in our Lincoln office. Candidates should ideally have a relevant degree level qualification, combined with agricultural sector knowledge. Experience in the workplace and/or advisory sector is preferable but not essential.

The successful candidate can look forward to working within a dynamic team supporting farmers and producers through the agricultural sector changes ahead. To deliver this, it will require excellent team working abilities, effective self-organisation, deadline delivery and strong interpersonal skills. An enquiring mind focused on delivering the best outcomes for farming clients and landowners is key.

We offer the opportunity to work within a strong and highly skilled team, with an excellent opportunity to develop a long term, progressive career which comes with generous salary and benefit package.

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Land Agent/Rural Practice Surveyor

King's Lynn

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Job description

Brown & Co is looking to recruit a qualified Land Agent (MRICS) although exceptional graduates may be considered for the role.

There is a real opportunity to develop within dynamic team and wider firm with career progression expected as you contribute to business growth. The successful candidate will be proactive, possess good communication skills and be looking to progress their career on a well-rewarded package.

The role will initially be to assist with general professional consultancy, agency, valuation, rural planning, estate management and compulsory purchase work across a private and institutional client base.

Brown & Co is a proactive and client-focussed leading provider of agency, management, professional, architecture, planning, development, and business consultancy services across the rural, commercial, and residential property sectors.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

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Land Agent/Rural Practice Surveyor

Leicester

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Job description

Brown & Co are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced Land Agent (MRICS).

There is a real opportunity to develop within the firm and career progression to partner can be expected as you contribute to business growth. The successful candidate will be proactive, possess good communication skills and be looking to progress their career on a well-rewarded package.

The role of Rural Practice Surveyor/Land Agent involves general professional consultancy, agency, valuation, rural planning, estate management and compulsory purchase work across a private and institutional client base.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

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General Practice Surveyor

Bury St. Edmunds

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Job description

WILL CONSIDER NORWICH, ST NEOTS OR KING'S LYNN OFFICE

Qualified Chartered surveyor required to undertake Building Surveys, RICS Homebuyer Reports and Red Book Valuations for security, tax and matrimonial purposes.

Opportunity to work within a small, hard-working and enthusiastic team, with a fantastic opportunity for career progression to Partnership.

MRICS qualifications/minimum 2 years post qualification experience required.

You will be rewarded with a generous/competitive salary, including a wide bonus package commensurate with experience.

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Renewable Energy Consultant

Lincoln

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Job description

With the continued drive towards Net Zero 2050 in the UK combined with recent volatility in energy prices, Brown & Co are looking for a new Renewable Energy Consultant to expand their Lincoln Energy team. Candidates should ideally have a relevant degree level qualification, while knowledge of the sector is not compulsory it is preferred. Experience in the workplace and/or advisory sector is preferable but not essential.

The successful candidate will be joining a developing team with significant growth potential for the team and personally within the business itself. As an ever-developing industry it will be vital to the role to have effective time management, organisational skills and the ability to work to a deadline. The ability to show initiative and research new areas of business is also key remain ahead of developing policy and technology.

The role itself will be focussed on the development of new energy projects for existing and new clients within technologies such as wind, solar, anaerobic digestion and heat pumps, as well as work relating to carbon reporting/targeting and sustainability. This will require the ability to understand and develop financial models as well as interact confidently with clients. The role will also focus on expanding ongoing management of existing renewable energy sites needing strong excel skills and attention to detail as well as the ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.

We offer the opportunity to work within a highly skilled and quickly developing team within our Lincoln office, to develop experience within a growth sector, with career progression and a generous salary and benefit package. The role will be based primarily in the office with opportunity to visit proposed and existing renewable energy sites as well as visiting clients to develop and maintain relationships.

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Graduate Town Planner

Norwich

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Job description

Are you an ambitious and driven Graduate Town Planner starting out on your career? Would you like to progress toward chartered status while working in a supportive team of town planners and architects and on a broad range of projects?

The Role of Graduate Town Planner will involve undertaking research and analysis and appraising new development opportunities, preparing planning applications and supporting the team on larger projects.

Applicants must be detail oriented and accurate team players, with excellent written, communication and presentation skills and must be able to thrive under pressure.

The successful applicant must have completed an MRTPI accredited course and be working towards or willing to work towards becoming a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI). Detailed knowledge of the UK Town Planning system is essential, as is access to a vehicle and the ability to travel where necessary.

The successful candidate would have the opportunity to join our internal Graduate programme where as a firm, we have a clearly defined career structure where dedication and personal achievement is recognised and rewarded.

Those with the appropriate skills and ambition have plenty of opportunities to progress quickly up the career ladder. We offer a supportive training environment, which includes paid time off for studying and exams. Over 25% of our current Partnership started the Firm as a graduate or a placement student. Our graduate training and development programme offers the best possible start to your career progression within the firm.

Our company benefits include:

* 25 days holiday increasing to 28 after 3 years

* Holiday Buyback

* Mental Health Support

* Enhanced Maternity & paternity benefits

* Learning and Development opportunities'

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Graduate Town Planner

St. Neots

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Job description

Applicants must be detail oriented and accurate team players, with excellent written, communication and presentation skills and must be able to thrive under pressure.

Our company benefits include:

* 25 days holiday increasing to 28 after 3 years

* Holiday Buyback

* Mental Health Support

* Enhanced Maternity & paternity benefits

* Learning and Development opportunities'

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Administrator

Norwich

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Job description

Brown&Co is a leading provider of agency, professional, commercial & residential property, architecture, planning & consultancy services. From a growing network of offices throughout East Anglia, the Midlands, the northeast and internationally, we combine a high level of specialist expertise with experience and local knowledge.

Our Norwich office is currently recruiting for an experienced Administrator to join our busy Land Agency team. The role will be full time and office based. The principle role will include taking enquiries, booking meetings, dictation, invoicing and general support of the professional team, alongside other administrative tasks.

The successful applicant will ideally have previous administration or secretarial experience in the land agency, professional, legal or estate agency sector; however other administrative experience will be considered.

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Rural Surveyor/Land Agent

St. Neots

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Job description

Brown&Co is a leading provider of agency, professional, architecture, planning, development, and consultancy services across the whole range of rural, commercial and residential property, agriculture and the environment.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Land Agent, ideally MRICS qualified to assist with general professional, estate management, compulsory purchase work, valuations, and machinery auctions across a private and institutional client base. Graduates with industry experience will also be considered.

The successful candidate will be proactive, possess good communication skills and be looking to progress their career. There is a real opportunity to grow within the department, so career progression can be expected as they contribute to business growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a long-term career, working in a varied client environment and with a well-rewarded package.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

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HR Officer

Norwich

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Job description

We have an exciting HR opportunity due to expansion. We are looking for an HR Officer to join our current team, based at our head office in Norwich, supporting all our UK offices as the first point of call for all day to day HR enquiries.

The successful applicant will currently work in an HR-focussed role.

The successful applicant will have:

CIPD Level 3 in Human Resource Management or the desire to study towards it within 12-18 months (funded by Brown&Co).

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels across our network of offices.

Organisational and administrative skills.

Proven work experience as an HR administrator or HR trainee, ideally looking for career progression.

Some knowledge of employment legislation.

Good level of IT literacy with a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Job Requirements

Working in HR no two days are the same for generalist people professionals, so this list of tasks is a guide to the role, it is by no means exhaustive!

Support the overall recruitment strategy ensuring this drives progress towards our Equality & Inclusion goals.

Good working knowledge of right to work requirements and process.

Experience in the full recruitment life cycle and selection skills, including offers, contracts and inductions.

Previous experience of recruiting apprentices is desirable but not essential.

Support the internal timetable for apprentices and graduate hiring.

Ability to update our candidate management tracking system to be able to use data to drive decisions and influence future recruitment strategies (lead by the HR Manager).

Administration of leavers process.

Involvement in the Firm’s appraisal process such monitoring, reviewing and logging outcomes.

Using HR information systems to access, input and compile data.

Involvement in gathering department KPI figures.

Working with the HR Director and HR Manager to fulfil the Firm’s HR strategy.

Assisting in organising employer branding initiatives.

Supporting HR project work as required.

Data processing and storage in line with GDPR.

This role is Full Time - Monday-Friday 9.00-17.30pm with hour for lunch located in Norwich city centre.

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Senior Land Agent

Leicester

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Job description

Brown&Co is a progressive property and rural Firm providing agency, management, consultancy, environmental advice and architecture and planning services across rural, commercial and residential property. We operate from 12 UK offices and 3 international offices in Poland, Romania and St Lucia.

We are seeking a full time (MRICS qualified) Senior Land Agent who has a sound knowledge of property and estate management, agricultural tenancies, valuations and rural property matters, to develop and grow our rural team in Leicester.

The successful candidate will need to be able to work with a wide range of largely private clients on a variety of rural work. The work will principally include, but not limited to, the sale and letting of rural property, undertaking rural property valuations, estate management, as well as compensation and compulsory purchase works for landowners and acquiring authorities.

Role requirements:

MRICS or AssocRICS status and ideally FAAV
3 years PQE
RICS Registered Valuer (preferred, not essential)
A high quality of service and interpersonal skills - must be capable of building and maintaining good relationships with team members, other colleagues and clients
Proficient IT Skills and time management
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work individually as well as part of a team

We offer a competitive salary and benefits reflective with experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits and development opportunities within our established Firm. This is supported by continuing development for a meaningful and enjoyable career.

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Environmental Graduate/Intern

St. Neots

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Job description

Brown&Co has an exciting opportunity to join our Agri-Environmental Consultancy team in our Wyboston office. This exciting role may suit a recent graduate, or a year in industry student, wishing to take on a development role to gain environmental business consultancy experience.

You will be part of the Environmental Consultancy team supporting farmers and landowners in the Cambridgeshire area. You will assist clients navigating through the change in subsidy support, away from the Common Agricultural Policy towards the UK’s flagship Environmental Land Management Scheme through designing and monitoring land management schemes.

Through this internship you will learn a diverse array of valuable skills, techniques and practices that are essential for working in the sector. You will be exposed to a variety of everyday agricultural issues and will work the team to offer practical environmental solutions.

Through working in our Wyboston office, you will also work alongside skilled and talented colleagues across land agency, commercial, architecture and planning who will make sure you gain the most from your time with us.

Work Focus

Increase your knowledge of UK agri-environmental scheme application and management
Be part of a team that truly cares about supporting British farmers and helping them to deliver public goods
Develop good IT skills, including mapping tools such as PEAR Technology software and Trimble GPS measuring
Gain skills and experience needed for employment in the consultancy sector (e.g., teamwork, written and verbal communication, client management and understanding business support).

Job responsibilities

Attend meetings with farmers and landowners
Assist staff with some office and administrative duties as required
Act always in a professional manner that preserves the Brown & Co’s core values
Ensure effective communications with colleagues and external stakeholders.
Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and systems
Any other duties as delegated by the Environmental team.

Person Specification

Applicants need to have some knowledge of conservation principles, soil management, carbon management and ecology from degree study; but full training will be provided on the job.

We are looking with someone who is personable, has good attention for detail and written and verbal communication skills.

To have either completed a degree in Environmental Science / Ecology, or be undertaking a Year in Industry from one of these degrees.

Experience of or within the agricultural sector is desirable but not essential.

A full UK drivers licence and willingness to travel around the counties.

Company benefits include: generous annual leave, holiday buyback, cycle to work scheme, EAP, Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, long service awards, team away days and life assurance.

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Administrator - Commercial Property

Lincoln

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Job description

An opportunity to join a fast growing growing team, working from our modern new office in Lincoln, a vibrant and ever developing city.

Brown&Co’s Lincoln Commercial Department are looking for a self motivated and enthusiastic full time individual to develop their expanding property management department. Previous experience in property would be beneficial but not essential.

The successful applicant would be responsible for developing and maintaining systems for the property management department. The successful applicant would be involved with contractors works orders, dealing with health and safety and inspection reports and providing general assistance to the commercial team.

The applicant will need access to a vehicle as they will be required on occasions to visit sites to undertake inspections and assist with general property related matters.

Salary will be dependent on experience.

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