Brown&Co
Vacancies
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.
You can discover all our current vacancies below. If you would like to apply, please do this directly through our website by clicking on the 'apply' button.
Alternatively, if you can't quite find the job you are looking for, we are always interested to hear from you, so please email your CV to recruitment@brown-co.com.
Job description
Overview of Role
As our HR Assistant, you will be an important part of a busy and supportive HR team, contributing to a wide range of activities that sit at the heart of effective people operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or grow their career in Human Resources.
In this role, you will provide day‑to‑day support across core HR functions, helping to deliver practical, measurable outcomes for the business. Your early responsibilities will focus on administrative and office-based tasks, giving you the chance to build confidence with our systems, processes, and procedures. As you develop, you will work closely with both the HR Advisor and HR Director on a variety of tasks and projects, gaining exposure to all aspects of the HR lifecycle.
This role is designed to give you a strong foundation in HR, with structured guidance and hands on experience. For the right person, there will be clear opportunities to progress and build a long term career within the HR profession.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the full recruitment cycle, including drafting job adverts, posting vacancies, and managing candidate applications.
- Scheduling interviews, preparing interview materials, and supporting hiring managers with timely candidate communication.
- Understanding the process of offer letters, contracts, and pre‑employment documentation.
- Assisting with pre‑employment checks such as references, right‑to‑work verification, and background screening.
- Assisting in the organisation of induction day logistics, preparing welcome packs, and ensuring new starters have a smooth, well‑structured onboarding experience.
- Maintaining accurate recruitment and onboarding records, trackers, and documentation.
- Maintaining organised and compliant employee files and HR documentation.
- Preparing HR letters, forms, templates, and internal communications.
- Assisting with policy updates, formatting, and document control.
- Working closely with the HR Advisor and HR Director to gain exposure across all areas of HR.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Level 3 CIPD Human Resource Management or Degree in Human Resource Management
- Strong ability in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel, in particular)
Desired Skills and Experience
- 1 – 2 years’ experience in an HR department or office environment
Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome. We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.
Our Benefits
- A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Westfield Health Cashplan
- 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.
This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday) however we’re fully open to discussing part-time flexible working requirements. We also operate a smart working policy.
Job description
Overview of Role
This is the ideal position for a self-motivated Surveyor who enjoys variety and is capable of working independently. We are looking for a MRICS qualified Rural Surveyor to join our growing Oxford office who is preferably CAAV qualified also, this although this is not essential. The successful candidate will have sound knowledge of rural property and estate management, valuations together with a wide range of professional matters to help develop and grow our rural team.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Provide professional advice on rural property, including management, agricultural tenancies and land use
- Conduct accurate and detailed valuations
- Provide advice on compulsory purchase, utilities and compensation
- Assist clients with rural planning and development matters
- Support the Land Agency team with professional work
Requirements
- MRICS qualified
- 3 – 5 years post-qualification experience in a Rural Surveying role
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate reports independently
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills both written and verbal
- Full UK drivers’ licence
Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome. We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.
Our Benefits
- A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary.
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits.
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme.
- Long Service Awards.
- Westfield Health Cashplan.
- 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.
This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday) however we’re fully open to discussing part-time flexible working requirements. We also operate a smart working policy.
Job description
Overview of Role
We are seeking a talented and motivated Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join our Architecture and Planning team at our Cambridge office. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across residential and commercial sectors, supporting projects from concept through to completion. The ideal candidate will be detail conscious and accurate and you will be supported by an experienced and collaborative team, with ongoing opportunities for training and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for projects from the earliest stages through to completion
- Assisting in the development of concept and detailed design proposals
- Producing high-quality 3d models, drawings, and visualisations
- Developing schemes in response to client briefs and budget constraints
- Preparing planning and building regulations submissions
- Contribute to the preparation/editing of planning and construction supporting documents
- Supporting coordination with consultants and contractors
- Ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations and planning policy
- Liaise and cultivate good relationships with clients and fellow professionals
- Attending site visits and project meetings (please note that this role will be predominantly office based)
- Keep informed about issues relating to architectural practice
Requirements
- RIBA Part 2 qualification
- Minimum one year of experience in an architectural office
- Strong design and technical detailing skills
- Ability to travel
- Be proficient in the use of CAD software such as AutoCad. Our software of choice is Archicad, with Twinmotion used for visualisations. Candidates should be familiar with the basics of 3D BIM modelling.
Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome. We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.
Our Benefits
- A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Westfield Health Cashplan
- 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.
This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday). We operate a smart working policy.
Job description
Overview of Role
We are looking for an ambitious and motivated individual to join our Architecture and Planning division as a Town Planner Graduate. This role will involve working with a supportive team of Planners on a broad range of projects. The successful candidate will be invited to join our internal graduate training programme designed to enhance both professional and personal growth.
Responsibilities
- Assist with/write planning statements
- Assist with the preparation of planning appraisals.
- Supporting the team on larger projects
- Preparing planning applications and appeals
- Assist clients throughout the planning process
- Appraising new development opportunities
- Undertaking research and analysis
- Where required provide support in writing Design and Access Statements
- Manage a range of planning applications and monitor outcomes
- Undertake community engagement, attend committee meetings and public examinations
- Attend site visits and client meetings (the role will be predominately office based)
- Assist in the preparation of fee proposals for projects
Requirements
- A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited)
- A demonstrated interest in Planning, previous experience is desirable but not essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of working within a team
Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome. We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.
Our Benefits
- A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Westfield Health Cashplan
- 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.
This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday) however we’re fully open to discussing part-time flexible working requirements. We also operate a hybrid working policy.
Job description
Overview of Role
Our Oxford office is looking for an Administrator to join their established team. This is a diverse role which will suit a highly organised person with a proven administrative background, good interpersonal skills, and a high level of professionalism.
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing efficient business support to a busy office with a team of surveyors and farm business consultants, dealing with general administration, correspondence and report writing, and enquiries from the public.
Responsibilities
- Project file management and project administration.
- Document management - preparing reports, formatting and proofreading, including letters, reports and similar.
- Taking external enquiries - new instructions, client queries, invoice queries.
- Invoicing and financial administration.
- Organising office and client meetings, seminars and office events.
- Delivering accurate, high-quality transcription from dictation.
- Occasional minute taking.
- Diary management and organising travel arrangements.
- Assisting with the administration for presentations and seminars for the office.
- Ordering stationary and other office supplies.
Requirements
- 3 – 5 years’ experience in an administrative role.
- Proficient at using Microsoft software such as, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and oral communication.
- Organisational skills.
- Word processing and audio typing.
- Presentation of work and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills.
Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome. We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.
Our Benefits
- A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary.
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits.
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme.
- Long Service Awards.
- Westfield Health Cashplan.
- 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.
This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday), however we’re fully open to discussing part-time and smart working requirements.
Job description
Overview of Role
We are seeking a qualified Town Planner to join our Planning team at the Lincoln office. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and communication skills and be detail conscious and accurate. You will be supported by an experienced and collaborative team, with ongoing opportunities for training and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Prepare planning appraisals of land, buildings and concepts.
- Undertake research and analysis.
- Prepare pre application enquiries, planning applications and appeals, including planning/ appeal statements.
- Contribute to the preparation/editing of Design and Access statements, sustainability statements, and other supporting documents.
- Liaise and negotiate with planning officers, employees of consultee organisations, third parties.
- Liaise and cultivate good relationships with clients and fellow professionals.
- Prepare/make presentations at meetings, including Parish Council and Planning Committee.
- Draw up, present and negotiate competitive fee proposals.
- Develop creative and original planning solutions to satisfy all parties.
- Write complex reports, interpreting data and making clear and relevant recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with planning regulations.
- Communicate and negotiate effectively with clients and colleagues.
- Take responsibility for projects from the earliest stages through to completion
- Maintain an awareness of market conditions and the impact of government policies.
- Keep informed about documents relating to planning policy and practice.
Requirements
- Completed an MRTPI accredited course
- Working towards becoming a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), this is desirable not essential.
- Detailed knowledge of the UK Town Planning system
- Technically competent in discipline
- Local knowledge and experience
- Ability to travel
- 2 year+ experience in private/public sector
Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome. We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.
Our Benefits
- A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Westfield Health Cashplan
- 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.
This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday) however we’re fully open to discussing part-time flexible working requirements. We also operate a hybrid working policy.
Job description
Overview of Role
We are seeking an experienced Head of Marketing to manage an existing team of six, lead the execution of our marketing strategy and continue the growth of the Brown&Co business and brand.
Responsibilities
- You will lead, motivate and develop a team of marketeers working across campaign delivery, digital, events and content creation for our multi-disciplinary Firm.
- You will support the culture of group collaboration, ensuring the marketing team operates and delivers campaigns at a firm-wide and divisional level.
- You will manage the marketing budget to ensure effective spend, allocation and maximise return on investment.
- You will have financial and management responsibility for the exhibitions, shows and conferences that the business is involved with.
- You will have responsibility for the final signoff of various firmwide publications, both digital and hardcopy.
- You will report into the Management Board via the Partner responsible for Marketing.
- You will be responsible for the implementation of brand guidelines.
- You will support the constant management and improvement of our data from a marketing perspective.
- Oversee the planning, implementation and performance measurement of our marketing campaigns.
- Oversee all external communications – including PR, digital channels and external events.
Essential qualifications and/ or experience
- Hold either CIM or IDM qualification/s
- Proven experience in marketing leadership, preferably within a professional services environment.
Desirable qualifications and/ or experience
- Experience within a partnership or industrial/agricultural environment.
Additional information
- A full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle, is essential.
Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome. We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.
Our Benefits
- A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
- Private Medical Cover including Westfield Health cashplan (After passed probationary period)
- Travel Insurance (After passed probationary period)
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.
This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday).
Job description
Overview of Role
We are seeking an early-career Graduate Ecologist to join a fast-paced and growing ecology team in our St Neots office. The role will build upon a growing workload across our nationwide client-base delivering for rural and development projects.
Joining the team means that from day one, you will take an active role in delivering ‘core’ consultancy work such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments, and protected species surveys, (badger sett closures, great crested newt sampling, and reptile surveying etc.), as well as having the opportunity to be involved in exciting new team directions, such as Natural Capital and conservation research.
You will be encouraged and supported in developing key professional competencies such as survey design and methodologies, data handling, and technical write-up, as well as interpersonal communication skills, and basic commercial and business knowledge.
This role would suit an applicant that has been in the sector two years looking for the next step in their career.
Driving nature-positive change to address the challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change are core values of this role, the Ecology Team, and the Firm as a whole.
Requirements
- Enthusiasm for ecology
- Be self-driven and motivated, with personal career aims
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant subject
- Excellent report writing skills suitable for technical scientific write-up
- Knowledge of UK and European wildlife and environmental legislation and policy
- Professional level of Microsoft software competence, including, Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Ability to travel for work
Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome. We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.
Desired Qualifications & Skills
- Specialised ecology survey skills, such as ornithology
- Protected species licence
- FISC level 3 or above
- MoRPh accredited
- CSCS card
We are happy to support candidates in pursuing the above through appropriate guidance and development opportunities.
Our Benefits
- A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Westfield Health Cashplan
- 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.
This is a temporary 12-month fixed term, full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday). We also operate a hybrid working policy.
Job description
Overview of Role
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Ecologist to take a leading role in building in-house services and market pathways for the emerging Natural Capital and Green Finance (NCGF) ecosystem in the UK and beyond.
The role will focus on delivering Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and wider natural capital services (e.g. voluntary carbon, nutrient neutrality, and Water Quality Credits) for clients and providers, with opportunities to design and steer approaches to land-use decision-making as NCGF markets evolve, whilst supported by senior colleagues.
You will be tasked with immediately spearheading multiple large BNG projects across England, developing client and stakeholder communication and engagement, and undertaking technical and market research into NCGF and sustainability and presenting results effectively. You will undertake surveying and associated write-up of habitat assessments and other Ecological Consultancy projects such as protected species surveying.
This role is designed to develop over time, dependant on aptitude and interest. This could include larger project management, thought-leading on service development, and/or specialising further into specific NCGF instruments and markets.
This position would suit an established Ecologist looking for a new and exciting career direction and who is keen to build from the ground-up new project architecture and revenue streams in NCGF markets.
Driving nature-positive change to address the challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change are core values of this role, the Ecology team, and the Firm as a whole.
Requirements
- Enthusiasm for ecology and nature recovery
- Highly self-driven and motivated, with personal career aims that overlap with nature-related finance
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant subject
- Professional level of technical writing, data management (Excel) and market research skills; and able to marshal basic software competence to achieve these.
- Experience in undertaking Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
- Strong interpersonal skills: able to communicate and engage effectively with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders
- Comprehensive knowledge of UK and European wildlife and environmental legislation and policy
- Ability to travel for work
Desired Skills & Experience
- At or working towards Associate CIEEM membership.
- Specialised ecology survey skills, such as ornithology
- Protected species licence
- FISC level 4 or above
- MoRPh accredited
- CSCS card
We are happy to support candidates in pursuing the above through appropriate guidance and development opportunities.
Our Benefits
- A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Westfield Health Cashplan
- 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.
This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday). We also operate a hybrid working policy.
Job description
Overview of Role
We are looking for an Administrator to join our Agricultural Business Consultancy team. The successful candidate will need to be experienced in working in a professional team environment providing a fast and accurate turnaround. An interest in, or experience with, the agricultural sector would be beneficial but is not essential.
This is a diverse role which will suit a highly organised person with a proven administrative/secretarial background, computer literate, good interpersonal skills, numerate and a high level of professionalism. The successful candidate will also need to be capable of typing detailed reports therefore audio typing skills are desirable.
Responsibilities
- Answering the telephone, directing calls and taking messages for the department
- Building relationships with clients and customers
- Maintain an up-to-date filing system (paper and electronic)
- Photocopying, printing and binding various documents
- Use software packages (inc. MS Excel/PowerPoint) to manage data and produce documents and presentations
- Become proficient in our internal systems, with full training provided.
- Maintain diaries, book meetings rooms, conference facilities and Microsoft Teams meetings
- Assist with budgeting, invoicing and expense tracking
- Assisting with occasional reception cover and answering of telephones for the office
Requirements
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Good organisational skills
- Word processing and audio typing
- Presentation of work and attention to detail
- The ability to prioritise tasks
Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome. We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.
Our Benefits
- A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Westfield Health Cashplan
- 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
This is a permanent part-time position based on 30 hours per week, 10:00 - 15:00, Monday – Friday, however we are open to discussing alternative working patterns with suitable candidates.
Job description
Overview of Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst to join our team. This role is critical in driving data-driven decision-making and ensuring the integrity and usability of our data assets. The successful candidate will have a strong background in data analysis & reporting, data migration, customer database management & Power BI development.
Responsibilities
- Oversee customer database operations, including:
- Data cleansing and quality assurance.
- GDPR compliance and opt-in management.
- Lead and manage large-scale data migrations between systems, ensuring accuracy and minimal disruption.
- Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights.
- Produce and deliver management and performance reports to support strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective data solutions.
Requirements
- Expertise in customer database management, including cleansing and GDPR compliance.
- Strong track record in data migration projects on a large scale.
- Proven experience in Power BI development and dashboard design & creation.
- Experience in management and performance reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of SQL, ETL processes, and other data tools.
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms
- Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and tools
- Understanding of API integrations for data exchange between systems.
- Knowledge of data security best practices.
- Experience working in Professional Services.
Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome. We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.
Our Benefits
- A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Westfield Health Cashplan
- 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.
This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday) however we’re fully open to discussing part-time flexible working requirements. We also operate a hybrid working policy.
Job description
Overview of the Role
Brown&Co is seeking enthusiastic and capable Ecologist to join our in-house ecology team. The roles will build upon a growing work base of work throughout the East of England from 1st stage Ecological Assessments, through to protected species surveying and more technical work on habitat banking and landscape recovery projects.
As an Ecologist, you will be responsible for managing multiple ongoing projects, including survey design, client interaction, and liaising with in-house and external consultants.
This opportunity would lend well to an early career Ecologist or an experienced Assistant Ecologist looking to take the next step in a growing and forward-focused team. Within the Ecology and Environmental team and the wider Brown&Co departments, we look to support and bolster your skillset with a targeted focus on career development and excellent progression opportunities.
Requirements
- Enthusiasm for ecology
- Be self-driven and motivated
- Relevant degree or above
- Minimum 3-year experience in Ecological Consultancy
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or eligibility to apply, is required
- Experience in undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and protected species surveys, e.g. badger and reptile
- Willingness to take on project management.
- Excellent report writing skills suitable for technical scientific write-up
- Knowledge of UK and European wildlife and environmental legislation and policy
- Professional level of Microsoft software competence, including, Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Ability to travel for work
Desired skills and qualifications
- Specialised ecology survey skills, such as ornithology.
- FISC level 4 or above
- MoRPh accredited
- Experience as Ecological Clerk of Works
- GIS or QGIS experience
- Bat licence (level two or above)
- CSCS card
Our Benefits
- A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Westfield Health Cashplan
- 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.
This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday) however we’re fully open to discussing part-time flexible working requirements. We also operate a hybrid working policy.
Job description
Overview of Role
We are delighted to offer an exceptional opportunity for an experienced senior, high level commercial agency surveyor to join our expanding team in our new Cambridge city centre office, taking a leading role within our established commercial agency function. This senior position reflects our continued success and our commitment to growing our agency presence across Cambridge and the wider region.
As a key member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in leading our commercial agency offering - delivering on sales, lettings, and acquisitions while contributing to the development and expansion of the team. You will work with a diverse and loyal client base of landlords, investors, developers, and occupiers, while also building and nurturing your own network across the region.
The ideal candidate will be a Chartered MRICS surveyor with a deep understanding of the Cambridge commercial property market, supported by strong professional relationships and a proven track record of delivering high quality agency advice. Alongside managing existing instructions, you will be instrumental in generating new business and enhancing our market profile.
For the right individual, this role offers a clear pathway to future Partnership, reflecting the seniority, influence, and long term potential of the position.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage commercial agency instructions, across sales, lettings and acquisitions.
- Generate new business and maintain strong client relationships with landlords, developers and investors.
- Conduct market appraisals, prepare marketing strategies and negotiate terms.
- Provide strategic advice to clients on property disposals and acquisitions.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to grow the agency department
- Mentor junior team member and contribute to professional development of the team
- Stay informed of local market trends, investment activity and legislative changes.
Requirements
- MRICS qualified
- Proven track record, in commercial agency with at least five years’ experience, preferably in the Cambridge market.
Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome. We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong client facing capabilities and business development acumen
- A good understanding of the local and regional commercial property markets
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven negotiation skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Good interpersonal skills
Benefits
We offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package that reflects the seniority of this role — including competitive pay, performance bonuses, flexible working, and a range of wellbeing, professional development, and lifestyle perks. A few of these benefits are listed below:
- 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
- Private Medical Cover (After passed probationary period)
- Travel Insurance (After passed probationary period)
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Enhanced family leave benefits
- Long Service Awards
- 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.
This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday) however we’re fully open to discussing part-time flexible working requirements. We also operate a hybrid working policy.
Job description
Overview of the Role
Brown&Co is seeking enthusiastic and capable Ecologist to join our in-house ecology team. The roles will build upon a growing work base of work throughout the East of England from 1st stage Ecological Assessments, through to protected species surveying and more technical work on habitat banking and landscape recovery projects.
As an Ecologist, you will be responsible for managing multiple ongoing projects, including survey design, client interaction, and liaising with in-house and external consultants. Providing training and general support to Assistant and Graduate Ecologists will also be a recurring aspect of the Ecologist role.
This opportunity would lend well to an early career Ecologist or an experienced Assistant Ecologist looking to take the next step in a growing and forward-focused team. Within the Ecology and Environment team and the wider Brown&Co departments, we look to support and bolster your skillset with a targeted focus on career development and excellent progression opportunities.
Requirements
- Enthusiasm for ecology
- Be self-driven and motivated
- Relevant degree or above
- Minimum 3-year experience in Ecological Consultancy
- Experience in undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and protected species surveys, e.g. badger and reptile
- Willingness to take on project management.
- Excellent report writing skills suitable for technical scientific write-up
- Knowledge of UK and European wildlife and environmental legislation and policy
- Professional level of Microsoft software competence, including, Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Ability to travel for work
Desired skills and qualifications
- Specialised ecology survey skills, such as ornithology.
- FISC level 4 or above
- MoRPh accredited
- Experience as Ecological Clerk of Works
- GIS or QGIS experience
- Bat licence (level two or above)
- CSCS card
Our Benefits
- A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Westfield Health Cashplan
- 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.
This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday) however we’re fully open to discussing part-time flexible working requirements. We also operate a hybrid working policy.
Job description
Overview of Role
Our thriving Commercial team in our Banbury office are looking for a Commercial Property agent/surveyor to join their team. This will be a varied role dealing with the marketing & disposal of a diverse portfolio of properties, including office, retail and industrial.
Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome. We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.
Responsibilities
- Undertaking the promotion & marketing of an existing portfolio for commercial property assets principally based in Oxfordshire & the surrounding area.
- Identifying tenants & purchasers; negotiating appropriate sales/lettings terms; preparing Head of Terms; instructing solicitors & seeing transactions through to completion.
- Attending meetings with new & existing clients, providing marketing advice & taking on new property instructions.
Requirements
- Driving Licence
- Commercial property agency experience, preferably in Oxfordshire but not essential
Our Benefits
- A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.
- Westfield health cashplan
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm. This is a full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday) however we’re open to discussing flexible working requirements. We also operate a hybrid working policy.
Job description
Overview of Role
We are seeking a full or part-time (MRICS qualified) Land Agent who has a sound knowledge of compulsory purchase, property and estate management, agricultural tenancies, valuations, and rural property matters, to help develop and grow our rural team in our Banbury office.
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, undertaking compensation and compulsory purchase work acting for landowners along with estate management and advice to rural landowners.
Responsibilities
- Working with a wide range of mostly private clients on a variety of rural work
- Managing client relationships
- Running a portfolio of instructions in relation to compensation and compulsory purchase work for landowners and acquiring authorities
Requirements
- MRICS or AssocRICS status
- 1 to 6 years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE)
- 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 and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work individually as well as part of a team
Our Benefits
- 25 days holiday increasing to 28 after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
- Private Medical Cover
- Travel Insurance
- Recommend-A-Friend Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefits
- Enhanced Carers Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards