Rural Graduate Programme Regional Offices

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** Description** |
** Rural Graduate Programme – Regional Offices*
* ** About the role
** Our rural graduate programme based across the UK in our Rural offices, will give you exposure, experience, training and support so that, whatever skills and perspectives you bring, you’ll build on your potential. Our programme is designed to provide you with everything you need to confidently launch a career in the rural property industry. Following the ‘Rural’ APC pathway, you will experience an unparalleled breadth of opportunities and explore a diverse range of projects.

You’ll get exposure to an extended portfolio of clients, tenants and properties and we will help you discover where your strengths and interests are best placed:  Your programme will include assisting in managing estates on behalf of private and institutional landowners, this could encompass a range of responsibilities such as:

* Agricultural management (In hand farming, Contract and share farming agreements, Subsidy claims, environmental grants)  
* Compulsory purchase  
* Estate management (LL&T, rent reviews, repairs, new lettings, H&S etc)  
* Land purchasing  
* Land sales  
* Professional land agency (planning and development, Environmental off-setting, strategic reviews, tenancy surrender and regrants)  
* Valuation   If you have obtained an RICS-accredited degree, you will aim to complete the graduate scheme and qualify as a surveyor in November 2029 (RICS Autumn Sitting). If you do not have a RICS accredited degree, you will complete the RICS accredited Rural Estate and Land Management MProf / MSc alongside your work. You will join the firm in September 2027, with the aim of completing the graduate scheme and qualifying as a surveyor in March 2030 (RICS Spring Sitting).

** Rural Office locations:*
* * Bristol  
* Cambridge  
* Chester  
* East Hendred  
* Horsham  
* Kent  
* York   
** Salary**  £26,500 starting salary plus a £1,000 sign-on bonus, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, a cycle-to-work scheme and a range of retail and lifestyle discounts.  
** About you
** With a passion for property, the countryside, and an ambition to become an expert in the rural property sector, you’ll have an undergraduate degree in any subject. You might have some experience within the rural and land-based sector, or some farm-based experience, but this isn’t necessary.  More than anything, you’ll be a true team player ready to dedicate yourself to the role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to launch a future-focused career right at the heart of the property industry.  
** Office Working Policy
** We believe the best learning and development happens through in-person collaboration. As a result, this programme is primarily office-based, although hybrid working arrangements may be available depending on the team and business requirements.  
** Application Process
** 1. Online application form
- Submit your CV and complete a series of application questions, including written, video, and voice-recorded responses. You can request any reasonable adjustments within your online application. We encourage you to share these requirements early so that we can provide appropriate support throughout each stage of the recruitment process.  
2. Online Assessment
- Complete a Cappfinity assessment featuring a range of cognitive and behavioural exercises designed to assess your working style preferences, strengths and potential. We recommend reviewing the available hints and tips ahead of the assessment linked here.  3. In-person Interview
- Attend an in-person interview in the office in November 2026. This will involve meeting the team and senior members of the…