Job Description

Beach Baker / Forestry England
Job Title: Assistant Area Land Agent (Part-Time, Permanent)
Location: Based at Bedgebury Pinetum, Kent, with potential bases in Suffolk and Buckinghamshire. Regular travel required across East England Forest District.
About the Role:
Join Forestry England and contribute to sustainable land management, climate change mitigation, and nature recovery. As an Assistant Area Land Agent, you'll support estate management across a diverse portfolio of forests, properties, and visitor sites. You'll work closely with Area Land Agents and multidisciplinary teams on varied surveying and land management tasks.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support management of Forestry England's non-forest estate, including staff and budgets.
• Handle lease negotiations and renewals for commercial, residential, agricultural, sporting, and telecom properties.
• Contribute to commercial and environmental project planning and delivery.
• Assist with land transactions, legal matters, and protection of Forestry England assets.
• Provide rural property advice and support building maintenance programs.

Requirements:

• Chartered (or working toward) RICS membership, preferably in Rural practice.
• Experience in estate management, land transactions, and legal/valuation matters.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of planning law and compulsory purchase procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; full UK driving licence required.

Working Hours:
22.2 hours per week (3 days). Salary is pro-rata.
Benefits Include:

• Civil Service pension
• Flexible and blended working options
• Generous annual leave (plus volunteering days)
• Family-friendly and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and career development

About Forestry England:
Forestry England manages over 1,500 forests across the country for people, nature, and climate. The East England District spans 35,000 hectares and includes varied landscapes from Thetford Forest to Kent. The team delivers public access, environmental protection, and sustainable timber production.
Your application will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by Dan Cole. Please call our office on 07443 880 834 or alternatively send your CV (at this stage do not worry if it's not up-to-date) directly to