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
We are seeking a Graduate Commercial Surveyor to work within our central Cambridge office which is home to Commercial, Residential Estate Agency and Architecture & Planning teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to build a career in commercial property, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of projects and working towards professional accreditation. You will support senior surveyors in delivering high-quality advice to clients on a range of commercial property matters.
Responsibilities
- Agency: Offices, Retail and Industrial as well as other property types & development land.
- Development: Support the Development team, which includes consultancy and immediate land sales, strategic land, Option & Promotion agreements and planning. Working closely with Brown & Co’s Architecture & Planning and Residential sales teams, as well as our agricultural Land Agency teams in St Neots and wider offices.
- Valuations: Assist with the preparation of property valuations (residential and commercial) for a variety of purposes, including secured lending, taxation, and pension matters, while developing an understanding of RICS Red Book standards and valuation methodologies.
- General Professional Work: Support senior surveyors in undertaking rent reviews and lease renewals, carrying out market research, analysing evidence, and assisting with negotiations on behalf of landlords and tenants.
- Client Service: Develop strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues, providing a high standard of service while gaining experience in delivering tailored property advice.
- Compliance & Professional Development: Ensure work is completed in accordance with RICS standards, legal requirements, and industry best practice, while working towards professional competency.
- Market Research & Analysis: Monitor local property market trends in Cambridge and the wider East Anglia region, undertaking research and analysis to support valuations, agency, and professional advisory work.
An excellent opportunity to work for a central Cambridge multi-disciplinary firm which will provide hands on experience in a variety of professional areas. The role will be a supporting across the Commercial team with a focus on agency, valuation and professional but also to gain experience and build on skills in other areas of work, such as Development and Professional work.
Requirements
- Degree in Real Estate or a related discipline (RICS-accredited preferred)
- Strong interest in commercial property and the built environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good analytical and organisational abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Full UK driving 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 holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of four times 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
- One 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, enabling our employees to enjoy a work/life balance.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Brown&Co does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will only pay agency fees where a signed Terms of Business agreement is in place, and the agency has been formally instructed by our HR team.
Any CVs submitted to Brown&Co - including to employees or Partners - without prior HR authorisation will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be payable.
Job description
Overview of Role
We are looking for a Graduate Agricultural Business Consultant to join our team at the Lincoln office. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role within a dynamic team, supporting a well-established, long-term client base of farmers, landowners and land managers. Delivering in this role will require excellent collaboration skills, strong self-organisation, and a proven ability to meet deadlines. You’ll also bring outstanding interpersonal skills and strong commercial awareness, with a focus on delivering the best outcomes and value for farming clients and landowners.
Responsibilities
- Provide tailored business advice to farmers and landowners
- Support clients in adapting to agricultural policy changes and funding schemes
- Conduct financial analysis, budgeting, and business planning
- Assist with contract farming agreements
- Prepare and submit grant funding applications
- Advise on machinery sharing and other joint ventures
Desired Qualifications and Skills
- Varied experience in farm/agricultural business analysis and advisory work, or an understanding/experience of practical farming
- A relevant degree in agriculture, agricultural business management, or a related discipline
- A strong grasp of UK agricultural policy and environmental land management schemes
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a range of stakeholders
- Willingness to learn and adapt to clients’ needs and requests
- Driven to work in a wider 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
- Holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of four times 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
- One 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, enabling our employees to enjoy a work/life balance.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Brown&Co does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will only pay agency fees where a signed Terms of Business agreement is in place, and the agency has been formally instructed by our HR team.
Any CVs submitted to Brown&Co - including to employees or Partners - without prior HR authorisation will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be payable.
Job description
Overview of Role
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Ecologist with 2–3 years’ professional experience to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your ecological career, working on a diverse range of projects. You will support the delivery of ecological surveys, assessments, and reports.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with and leading a range of protected species and habitat surveys (e.g. bats, reptiles, great crested newts, birds)
- Supporting the preparation of technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, and method statements
- Undertaking data analysis and contributing to project deliverables
- Assisting with licence applications and mitigation strategies
- Carrying out site walkovers and assisting with habitat assessments
- Supporting project management and ensuring work is delivered on time
Requirements
- Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
- 2–3 years’ relevant consultancy or industry experience (including placements or graduate roles)
- Good knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
- Experience supporting ecological surveys and report writing
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Proactive, with a willingness to learn and develop
- A full UK driving licence
Desired skills and experience
- Protected species survey licences e.g. bat or great crested newt
- Membership of CIEEM (or working towards)
- Experience with GIS software
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
- Holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of four times 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
- One 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, enabling our employees to enjoy a work/life balance.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Brown&Co does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will only pay agency fees where a signed Terms of Business agreement is in place, and the agency has been formally instructed by our HR team.
Any CVs submitted to Brown&Co - including to employees or Partners - without prior HR authorisation will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be payable.
Job description
Overview of Role
We are looking for an Agricultural Business Consultant in West Norfolk. You will play a pivotal role within a dynamic team, supporting a well-established, long-term client base of farmers, landowners and land managers. Delivering in this role will require excellent collaboration skills, strong self-organisation, and a proven ability to meet deadlines. You’ll also bring outstanding interpersonal skills and strong commercial awareness, with a focus on delivering the best outcomes and value for farming clients and landowners.
Responsibilities
- Provide tailored business advice to farmers and landowners
- Support clients in adapting to agricultural policy changes and funding schemes
- Conduct financial analysis, budgeting, and business planning
- Assist with contract farming agreements
- Prepare and submit grant funding applications
- Advise on machinery sharing and other joint ventures
Desired Qualifications and Skills
- Varied experience in farm/agricultural business analysis and advisory work, or an understanding/experience of practical farming
- A relevant degree in agriculture, agricultural business management, or a related discipline
- A strong grasp of UK agricultural policy and environmental land management schemes
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a range of stakeholders
- Willingness to learn and adapt to clients’ needs and requests
- Driven to work in a wider 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
- Holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of four times 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
- One 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, enabling our employees to enjoy a work/life balance.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Brown&Co does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will only pay agency fees where a signed Terms of Business agreement is in place, and the agency has been formally instructed by our HR team.
Any CVs submitted to Brown&Co - including to employees or Partners - without prior HR authorisation will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be payable.
Job description
Overview of Role
We are looking for a Graduate Agricultural Business Consultant in Bury St Edmunds. You will play a pivotal role within a dynamic team, supporting a well-established, long-term client base of farmers, landowners and land managers. Delivering in this role will require excellent collaboration skills, strong self-organisation, and a proven ability to meet deadlines. You’ll also bring outstanding interpersonal skills and strong commercial awareness, with a focus on delivering the best outcomes and value for farming clients and landowners.
Responsibilities
- Provide tailored business advice to farmers and landowners
- Support clients in adapting to agricultural policy changes and funding schemes
- Conduct financial analysis, budgeting, and business planning
- Assist with contract farming agreements
- Prepare and submit grant funding applications
- Advise on machinery sharing and other joint ventures
Desired Qualifications and Skills
- Varied experience in farm/agricultural business analysis and advisory work, or an understanding/experience of practical farming
- A relevant degree in agriculture, agricultural business management, or a related discipline
- A strong grasp of UK agricultural policy and environmental land management schemes
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a range of stakeholders
- Willingness to learn and adapt to clients’ needs and requests
- Driven to work in a wider 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 holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of four times 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
- One 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, enabling our employees to enjoy a work/life balance.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Brown&Co does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will only pay agency fees where a signed Terms of Business agreement is in place, and the agency has been formally instructed by our HR team.
Any CVs submitted to Brown&Co - including to employees or Partners - without prior HR authorisation will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be payable.
Job description
Overview of Role
We are looking for a Graduate Agricultural Business Consultant to join our team at the St Neots office. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role within a dynamic team, supporting a well-established, long-term client base of farmers, landowners and land managers. Delivering in this role will require excellent collaboration skills, strong self-organisation, and a proven ability to meet deadlines. You’ll also bring outstanding interpersonal skills and strong commercial awareness, with a focus on delivering the best outcomes and value for farming clients and landowners.
Responsibilities
- Provide tailored business advice to farmers and landowners
- Support clients in adapting to agricultural policy changes and funding schemes
- Conduct financial analysis, budgeting, and business planning
- Assist with contract farming agreements
- Prepare and submit grant funding applications
- Advise on machinery sharing and other joint ventures
Desired Qualifications and Skills
- Varied experience in farm/agricultural business analysis and advisory work, or an understanding/experience of practical farming
- A relevant degree in agriculture, agricultural business management, or a related discipline
- A strong grasp of UK agricultural policy and environmental land management schemes
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a range of stakeholders
- Willingness to learn and adapt to clients’ needs and requests
- Driven to work in a wider 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 holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of four times 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
- One 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, enabling our employees to enjoy a work/life balance.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Brown&Co does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will only pay agency fees where a signed Terms of Business agreement is in place, and the agency has been formally instructed by our HR team.
Any CVs submitted to Brown&Co - including to employees or Partners - without prior HR authorisation will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be payable.
Job description
Overview of Role
The Client Accountant will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and high-quality service delivery. This is a client-facing role requiring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build positive relationships.
Responsibilities
Reporting
- Prepare regular financial reports for clients, including key summaries such as trial balances, service charge budgets, and VAT calculations
- Ensure timely submission of statutory reports to relevant authorities, such as HMRC and RICS
- Provide ad hoc financial reports as required by surveyors, legal advisors, or other stakeholders
Financial Oversight
- Regularly track and analyse the financial performance of client portfolios, ensuring prompt resolution of any discrepancies or issues
- Complete essential reconciliations of control accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
- Monitor funding and cash flows, addressing any shortfalls or funding requirements promptly
- Ensure all recoverable costs are invoiced to clients and tenants in line with agreed timelines
- Implement and follow internal financial controls in line with established policies and frameworks
Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with finance colleagues and surveyors, participating in meetings to discuss and address any outstanding issues
- Coordinate effectively with teammates to distribute workload efficiently and meet deadlines
- Foster strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including clients and surveyors
- Support senior management in developing and refining processes within the client accounting team to achieve excellence in service delivery
Issue Resolution and Support
- Handle day-to-day queries from clients and tenants, providing clear and timely resolutions
- Assist in the seamless transition of new properties and clients into the portfolio and manage the exit process as required
- Undertake additional accounting tasks that may be required to support the broader management of client properties
Requirements
Financial Acumen
- Understanding of accounting principles specific to property management, ensuring all financial transactions and reporting are accurate and compliant with regulations
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (including data tools like pivot tables and formulas) to manage complex financial data
- Experience in property management systems is desirable.
Attention to Detail and Analytical Skills - A meticulous approach to tracking and managing financial data with a focus on precision and clarity
- Ability to identify discrepancies quickly and provide efficient resolutions
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- Confident in liaising with clients, tenants, and internal teams, providing clear advice and addressing queries with professionalism
- A team player, capable of supporting colleagues while managing individual workloads
Organisational and Time Management Skills - Ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that deadlines are consistently met
- Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions to prevent delays or errors
- AAT qualification (or working towards) is essential.
- Strong knowledge of property accounting practices.
- Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- 3-5 years’ experience in property or client accounting
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
- Holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of four times 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
- One 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 smart working requirements. We also operate a smart working policy
Recruitment Agencies
In line with our recruitment process, Brown&Co will only pay agency fees where we have signed Terms of Business in place, and the recruitment agency has been instructed by a member of our HR team to support the recruitment.
Any CVs submitted to Brown&Co or any of its employees without prior instruction will not be subject to any fee. All candidate submissions must be made either via our vacancies page or through a member of the HR team.
Job description
Overview of Role
We’re seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Principal Ecologist to lead and inspire our established team of five Ecologists. If you’re looking for the independence and autonomy to shape and grow a thriving ecology service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
You’ll be confident in building strong relationships and collaborating seamlessly with internal teams and external stakeholders. Based between our Cambridge and St Neots offices, this role requires a consistent in-office presence to support, mentor, and develop our junior Ecologists.
This is a senior position with responsibility for winning, leading and delivering complex ecological projects, alongside providing high-level technical expertise. The role will primarily focus on projects across Central/Eastern England.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of ecologists, including performance management, mentoring, and training
- Oversee the delivery of ecological projects from inception through to completion, including programme management and budget oversight
- Provide expert technical advice on ecological matters, including habitats, protected species, BNG, and legislation across planning and nature
- Delivery quality assurance on high quality reports, surveys, and impact assessments in line with professional standards
- Lead business development activity, including identifying opportunities, preparing fee proposals, and building long-term client relationships
- Support the development of new services, in particular relating to wider natural capital and green finance opportunities
Requirements
- Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field
- Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)
- 5–8 years’ experience in ecological consultancy or a similar environment
- Experienced leading technical work including PEA, BNG assessment, HMMP, EcIA and HRA technical writing
- Holds at least one protected species licence (e.g. GCN licence)
- Good business knowledge, with an understanding of commercial drivers, project profitability, and client needs
- Proven experience managing or supervising a team
Desirable experience and qualifications
- Post Graduate qualifications
- FISC level 4
- Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) experience
- CEnv or CEcol
- Bat licence (level 2 or above)
- CSCS accredited
- MoRPH accredited
- Other protected species licences
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
- Competitive salary and car allowance
- Opportunity to earn a performance-based bonus
- Holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of four times 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
- One 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 ‘Smart Working’ policy, enabling our employees to enjoy a work/life balance.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Brown&Co does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will only pay agency fees where a signed Terms of Business agreement is in place, and the agency has been formally instructed by our HR team.
Any CVs submitted to Brown&Co - including to employees or Partners - without prior HR authorisation will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be payable.
Job description
Overview of Role
Brown & Co is seeking an enthusiastic and capable Ecologist to join our in-house ecology team. The role will build on a growing portfolio of work, ranging from preliminary ecological appraisals through to protected species surveys and more technical involvement in habitat banking and landscape recovery projects.
As an Ecologist, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously, including survey design, client liaison, and collaboration with both in-house teams and external consultants.
This opportunity is well suited to an early-career Ecologist or an experienced Assistant Ecologist looking to take the next step within a growing and forward-thinking team.
Requirements
- Enthusiasm for ecology
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant subject
- 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.
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
- Holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of four times 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
- One 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, enabling our employees to enjoy a work/life balance.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Brown&Co does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will only pay agency fees where a signed Terms of Business agreement is in place, and the agency has been formally instructed by our HR team.
Any CVs submitted to Brown&Co - including to employees or Partners - without prior HR authorisation will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be payable.
Job description
Overview of Role
We are looking for an MRICS-qualified Rural Surveyor to join our King’s Lynn office. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual who enjoys a varied role. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of property and estate management, valuations, and wider rural property matters, and will play a key role in developing and growing our rural team.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Provide professional advice on rural property, including 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
- Facilitate the delivery of infrastructure projects
- Support the Land Agency team with farm agency work
Requirements
- MRICS qualified
- CAAV qualified
- 3 – 6 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
- 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
- Holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of four times 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
- One 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 smart working requirements. We also operate a ‘Smart Working’ policy, enabling our employees to enjoy a work/life balance.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Brown&Co does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will only pay agency fees where a signed Terms of Business agreement is in place, and the agency has been formally instructed by our HR team.
Any CVs submitted to Brown&Co - including to employees or Partners - without prior HR authorisation will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be payable.
Job description
Overview of Role
Our King’s Lynn office is seeking an Administrator to join its established team. This is a varied role suited to a highly organised individual with a proven administrative background, strong interpersonal skills, and a high level of professionalism.
The successful applicant will provide efficient business support within a busy office environment, working alongside a team of surveyors. Responsibilities will include general administration, managing correspondence, report writing, and handling 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.
- 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
- Holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of four times 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
- One 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, enabling our employees to enjoy a work/life balance.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Brown&Co does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will only pay agency fees where a signed Terms of Business agreement is in place, and the agency has been formally instructed by our HR team.
Any CVs submitted to Brown&Co - including to employees or Partners - without prior HR authorisation will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be payable.
Job description
Overview of Role
The Management Accountant role works directly with Partners; taking ownership of the financial reporting for the Firm and supporting the Partners to steer the business in the right direction.
The Management Accountant will be responsible for preparing financial statements and overseeing accounting tasks on a day-to-day basis.
Responsibilities
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations, completing associated journals.
- Manage bank reconciliations and staff expenses ensuring compliance with business policy.
- Work with operations teams to ensure accurate reporting and assist business development.
- Manage year end processes for management accounting areas as defined.
- Assist Head of Finance with continually improving reporting provided to firm.
- Preparation of financials and reporting for international trading entities.
- Prepare and analyse financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Oversee accounts payable and credit control processes, including invoice processing and payment approvals.
- Conduct regular financial forecasting and budgeting activities to support organisational goals.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide variance analysis to senior management.
Requirements
- Fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) plus at least 2 years PQE in a management accounting or similar role.
- Strong IT skills, including advanced excel.
- Strong communicator both inside and outside of the finance team.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
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 holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of four times your basic salary
- Private Medical Cover including Westfield Health cash back plan (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
- One 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 are open to discussing part-time working requirements. We also operate a ‘Smart Working’ policy, enabling our employees to enjoy a work/life balance.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Brown&Co does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will only pay agency fees where a signed Terms of Business agreement is in place, and the agency has been formally instructed by our HR team.
Any CVs submitted to Brown&Co - including to employees or Partners - without prior HR authorisation will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be payable.
Job description
Overview of Role
We’re looking for a proactive, well organised Property and Lettings Assistant to join our team at the Holt office. In this varied role, you’ll support the smooth running of our property management and lettings services, ensuring tenants, landlords, and contractors always receive an excellent service.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the Residential Sales & Lettings Manager
- Handle tenant and landlord enquires promptly and professionally
- Arrange viewings and inspections
- Ensure our systems and records are kept up to date with accurate information
- Assist with advertising vacant properties
Requirements
- Experience supporting an estate agency or property management team is desirable
- Experience working with contractors, tenants or customer facing environments
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Strong organisation and record keeping 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
- Holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of four times 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
- One 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, enabling our employees to enjoy a work/life balance.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Brown&Co does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will only pay agency fees where a signed Terms of Business agreement is in place, and the agency has been formally instructed by our HR team.
Any CVs submitted to Brown&Co - including to employees or Partners - without prior HR authorisation will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be payable.
Job description
Overview of Role
This is the ideal position for a self-motivated Surveyor who enjoys variety. We are looking for a MRICS qualified Rural Surveyor to join our Leicester office. The successful candidate will have sound knowledge of property and estate management, valuations, and rural property matters to help develop and grow our rural team.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Provide professional advice on rural property, including 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
- Facilitate the delivery of infrastructure projects
- Support the Land Agency team with farm agency work
Requirements
- MRICS qualified
- CAAV qualified
- 3 – 6 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
- 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
- Holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of four times 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 benefit
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- One 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, enabling our employees to enjoy a work/life balance.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Brown&Co does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will only pay agency fees where a signed Terms of Business agreement is in place, and the agency has been formally instructed by our HR team.
Any CVs submitted to Brown&Co - including to employees or Partners - without prior HR authorisation will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be payable.
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
- Holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of four times 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.
- One 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, enabling our employees to enjoy a work/life balance.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Brown&Co does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will only pay agency fees where a signed Terms of Business agreement is in place, and the agency has been formally instructed by our HR team.
Any CVs submitted to Brown&Co - including to employees or Partners - without prior HR authorisation will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be payable.
Job description
Overview of the Role
Brown&Co is seeking an enthusiastic and capable Ecologist to join our in-house ecology team. The role will build on a growing portfolio of work, ranging from preliminary ecological appraisals through to protected species surveys and more technical involvement in habitat banking and landscape recovery projects.
As an Ecologist, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously, including survey design, client liaison, and collaboration with both in-house teams and external consultants.
This opportunity is well suited to an early-career Ecologist or an experienced Assistant Ecologist looking to take the next step within a growing and forward-thinking team.
Requirements
- Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)
- 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
- Holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of four times 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
- One 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, enabling our employees to enjoy a work/life balance.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Brown&Co does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will only pay agency fees where a signed Terms of Business agreement is in place, and the agency has been formally instructed by our HR team.
Any CVs submitted to Brown&Co - including to employees or Partners - without prior HR authorisation will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be payable.
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:
- Holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Life Assurance of four times 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
- One 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, enabling our employees to enjoy a work/life balance.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Brown&Co does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will only pay agency fees where a signed Terms of Business agreement is in place, and the agency has been formally instructed by our HR team.
Any CVs submitted to Brown&Co - including to employees or Partners - without prior HR authorisation will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be payable.