Job Description

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Reference number

423790
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Salary

49,978
GBP
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Job grade

Other###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

FLS - Land Management###

Type of role

Other###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Dalbeattie, Dumfries, Newton Stewart

About the job

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Job summary

The Estates & Renewables function is tasked with leading on non-forestry commercial activities through the delivery of diversified income streams throughout the national forest and land Estate. This involves managing a wide range of commercial transactions including renewable energy developments, communication masts, mineral extraction, residential property, agricultural leases and the acquisition and disposal of land. These activities generate a significant income and the function has a remit to grow this further.



In contributing to the overall asset management of Scotland's national forests and land, Area Land Agents work and collaborate with colleagues within other FLS functions, in particular with the Land Management team and Finance team. Our team of professionals provide specialist property advice and land agency services across the business.

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Job description

We have an opportunity to work in one of the most varied rural land portfolios in Scotland - Scotland's National Forests and Land. We are seeking an Area Land Agent to work in South Region - a geographically diverse area with extends from Arran in the West, through Galloway, Dumfriesshire and into the Scottish Borders. You will report directly to the Regional Manager, working closely with the Regional Leadership Team to meet Regional objectives. There may be a need to line manage others. There is dedicated administration support to the land agency team within the Region as well as local colleagues that the post holder will work with including our building surveyor, foresters, forest planners, civil engineers and our recreation and visitor services staff. The post-holder will also work closely with our national team colleagues.



The diversity of work within this role is stated as being a reason for working for FLS.



This post will ideally be based in our Dumfries, Newton Stewart or Straiton offices. Hybrid working is routine within FLS.



The role will involve regular travel across South Region with occasional visits to other sites and offices. Occasional overnight stays may be required, for example if attending training events.

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Person specification

Experience

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Essential:

Experience of rural surveying or land agency with a practical understanding of the related Law; A sound understanding of business and financial sustainability with experience of building and contributing tactical financial plans and business monitoring processes; Ability to analyse, interpret and resolve problems and to develop and implement practical solutions; Ability to interpret legal documentation and other data sources to give reasoned competent advice; Excellent communication skills with an ability to build and manage effective and supportive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders; Experience and understanding of the requirements to work with internal stakeholders to contribute and deliver integrated work streams ensuring efficiency and best outcomes;

Desirable:

Practical understanding of sustainable and integrated asset management; Experience of working on significant renewable and utility infrastructure projects;


Experience of sustainable forest and land management with an understanding of Scottish Government policies and priorities relevant to the management of the Scotland's national forests and

Technical

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Essential

A degree in Rural Estate Management/Surveying or Property based disciplines or equivalent land- based qualification; A working understanding of the Law and its application to the management of Scotland's national

forests and land;

A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel; Full professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or FRICS) or a willingness to work towards chartered status within an agreed timeframe;

Desirable

Ability to use GIS and other IT systems that support property and asset

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Selection process details

Please see our recruitment portal for further details.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : John Dougan Email : john.dougan@forestryandland.gov.scot
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Recruitment team

* Email : resourcing@forestryandland.gov.scot