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
About the role
Brown&Co is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance & Partnership Director to lead the Firm’s financial strategy, oversee all financial operations, and provide governance and administrative support to the Partnership. This is a senior leadership role sitting on the Management Board and working closely with the Managing Partner and Divisional Heads.
You will lead the Finance Team, deliver high quality financial insight, ensure strong financial controls, and support long term planning, modelling and decision making across the Firm. The role also carries responsibility for LLP governance, Partner administration and the smooth running of Partnership meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Brown&Co’s financial strategy, long term planning and financial modelling
- Provide commercial insight and strategic advice to the Managing Partner and Partnership
- Oversee financial management, reporting, controls, cashflow and liquidity
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory requirements
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and multi year financial planning
- Manage external audit, banking relationships and treasury
- Support Partner drawings, capital accounts, profit allocations and governance processes
- Produce clear, concise Board and Partnership papers
- Maintain LLP governance documents, policies and compliance returns
- Coordinate Partnership meetings, agendas, papers, voting and confidential matters
- Lead, develop and manage the Finance Team
Requirements
- ACA/ACCA qualified
- Significant senior finance leadership experience (FD, Head of Finance or equivalent)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial modelling capability
- Strategic thinker with excellent commercial judgement
- High integrity, discretion and organisational awareness
- Strong communicator able to influence senior stakeholders
- Experienced leader with a proactive, solutions focused approach
Why Join Brown&Co?
This is a high impact role at the centre of the Firm’s strategic and financial decision making. You will work closely with Partners, shape long term financial direction, and play a key part in the governance and future growth of Brown&Co.
How to Apply
For a private and confidential discussion, please call Charles Whitaker on 07768 465 731 or to apply send your CV and covering letter to hr@brown-co.com
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 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
We are seeking an experienced Town Planner to join our Planning team in our Cambridge office. The successful candidate will have strong planning knowledge, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. You will be responsible for managing a varied portfolio of projects, preparing and submitting planning applications, and liaising with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will have opportunities to further develop your expertise and progress your career through ongoing training and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Prepare planning appraisals for land, buildings, and development proposals.
- Undertake planning policy research, site assessments, and analysis to support project delivery.
- Prepare and submit pre-application enquiries, planning applications, and planning appeals, including the drafting of supporting statements.
- Contribute to the preparation and review of Design and Access Statements, Sustainability Statements, and other supporting documentation.
- Manage a varied portfolio of projects, ensuring delivery to agreed timescales and budgets.
- Liaise and negotiate with local planning authorities, consultees, stakeholders, and third parties throughout the planning process.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and industry contacts.
- Attend and present at client meetings, public consultations, Parish Council meetings, and Planning Committees as required.
- Develop innovative and practical planning strategies to achieve successful outcomes for clients.
- Prepare high-quality reports, interpreting technical information and providing clear recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with planning legislation, policy, and best practice guidance.
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of planning policy, market trends, and the wider regulatory environment.
Requirements
- MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership with significant relevant experience).
- Proven experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, or comparable planning environment.
- Strong knowledge of the UK town planning system, planning policy, and development management processes.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
- Commercial awareness and experience of client-facing work.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant planning research tools.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
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 three 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
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
- 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 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
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
- 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 holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after three 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.
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.