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FARM BUSINESS CONSULTANT

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DUNNS 2, BOWES OFFICES, LAMBTON PARK, CHESTER-LE-STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4AN GSC

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Grays are a multi-disciplinary professional service firm covering the North of England. Our Chartered Surveyors, Farm Business Consultants, Planning and Development Professionals, Valuers, Environmental Specialists and Estate Agents provide a full range of services for our rural client base.

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Main purpose of the job:

Are you a Farm Business Consultant looking for a new challenge within a growing organisation that offers long-term development opportunities? Due to a period of sustained growth, we are recruiting a Farm Business Consultant to Rural Director in our Farm Business Consultancy team at Chester-Le-Street.

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The successful candidate will be part of and developing a growing team, as well as building strong relationships with existing clients, developing new work andproviding practical advice on a one-to-one basis. We are looking for an enthusiastic, determined, and driven individual.

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Reporting Structure:

The roles report to the Director of the Farm Business department.

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The role and responsibilities:

• Help deliver farm management instructions to existing clients.

• Undertake Farm Business appraisals.

• Prepare reports and budgets in support of bank funding requests, specific projects including land purchases, business expansions and rent reviews.

• Prepare reports and budgets to support tenders for FBTs, CFAs and SFAs

• Provide practical Farm Management advice to our farm and estate owning clients.

• Provision of technical advice were qualified to do so.

• You will be expected to build strong relationships with all customers and provide independent and practical advice on a one-to-one basis

• Draw up Contract Farming Agreements (CFAs) and Share Farming Agreements (SFAs) and subsequently manage them.

• Undertake Basic Payment Scheme and Grant Aid applications.

• Undertake applications to Agri-Environment schemes and oversee the management of these agreements.

• Support the land agents with occasional practical advice.

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a growing team.

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The skills we are looking for in you:

• Qualified through a college/university course – FACTS or BASIS desirable but not essential.

• A minimum of 3 years practical experience in the arable and/or livestock sectors.

• Demonstrate knowledge of both the arable and livestock sectors, as well as a full working knowledge of Defra’s grants and subsidies and the Agricultural Transition Plan.

• Familiarity with farm accounts.

• Technically proficient.

• Self-motivated and ambitious.

• Commercially astute and capable of generating new business.

• IT literate.

• Capable of working with a high degree of autonomy.

• Car owner with full UK driving licence.

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally andin writing, with colleagues and clients.

• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.

• Works in an organised and methodical fashion, with a high level of attention to detail.

• Ability to accept responsibility and work on their own initiative, whilst adheringto company policies and procedures.

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Key information you need to know:

• Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm.

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Aviva.

• Sickness pay.

• 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays.

• Wellbeing activities.

• Employee referral scheme.

• Company charity events.

• Each employee receives a branded GSC Grays gilet.

SENIOR CHARTED SURVEYOR / ASSOCIATE 

GSC Grays, Dunns 2, Bowes Office, Lambton Park, Chester-Le-Street, County Durham, DH3 4AN

GSC Grays are a multi-disciplinary professional service firm covering the North of England. Our Chartered Surveyors, Farm Business Consultants, Planning and Development Professionals, Values, Environmental Specialists and Estate Agents provide a full range of services for our rural client base. 

Main Purpose of the job:

We are recruiting for an experienced professional to fill an exciting position in our Chester-Le-Street Office. You will be responsible for developing and delivering our professional services across the region. You will deliver excellent customer service for mainly private clients and develop work. You will liaise with our wider team to identify and follow up opportunities to add vaule to the service we offer our clients. 

Reporting Structure: 

The role reports to the Head of Office 

The role and responsibilities: 

• Develop work from new and existing clients, in association with other colleagues, and maintain an up-to-date work pipeline.
• Help to grow a team of surveyors to ensure they meet their financial objectives, provide excellent client service and develop their skills and experince. 
• Provide advice to clients regarding renewable and energy developments, including option and lease negotiations 
• Advise on rural sales and acquisitions. 
• Undertake compensation and compulsory purchase work. 
• Preparing professional valuations on behalg of clients, banks, legal representatives as required 
• Preparing development appraisals, planning applications, nutrient neutrality assessment, and advising on BNG opportunities 
• Advise on Landlords and teant related matters 
• Undertake strategic planning for private and corporte clients. 
• Deliver to agreed budget and targets. 
• Maintain an up-to- date time sheet and record all necessary expenditure against the appropriate project.

The skills we are looking for in you:

• RICS accredited and ideally a registered valuer. A member of the CAAV is also Preferred. Demonstrable post qualifications experince of providing mulidiscplined professional advice to landowners and tenants. 
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writting, with colleagues and clients. 
• The Abillity to assimilate and convey complex information to a variety of audiences 
• Ability to Lead and manage a small team. 
• Comfortabke with a high degree of autonomy 
• Ability to manage tiem effectively, prioritising taks to ensurethat deadlines are met
• Work in an organised and methodical fashion, with a high level of attention to detail 
• Ability to learn new skills and working methods and be adaptable to change 
• ability to accept responsiblity and work on your own initative, whilst adhering to company polices and procedures
• Commercially astute, lateral thinker and capable of generating new business
• IT literate 
• Proactive approach to work 
• Car owner with full UK driving licence

Key Information you need to know:

• Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm 
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Aviva 
• Sickness pay
• 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays 
• Wellbeing activities 
• Employee referral scheme
• Company charity events 
• Each employee receives a braned GSC Grays gilet 

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY

SENIOR FARM BUSINESS CONSULTANT

GSC GRAYS, UNIT 9, UNDERLEY BUSINESS CENTRE, KEARSTWICK, KIRKBY LONSDALE, CUMBRIA, LA6 2DY

GSC Grays are a multi-disciplinary professional service firm covering the North of England. Our Chartered Surveyors, Farm Business Consultants, Planning and Development Professionals, Valuers, Environmental Specialists, and Estate Agents provide a full range of services for our rural client base.

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Main purpose of the job:

Due to a period of sustained growth, we are recruiting a Senior Farm Business Consultant to join our Farm Business Consultancy team at Kirkby Lonsdale. The successful candidate will be part of and developing a growing team, as well as building strong relationships with existing clients, developing new work andproviding practical advice on a one-to-one basis. We are looking for an enthusiastic, determined, and driven individual.

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Reporting Structure:

The roles report to the Director of the Farm Business department.

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The role and responsibilities:

•     Help deliver farm management instructions to existing clients

•     Undertake Farm Business appraisals

•     Prepare reports and budgets in support of bank funding requests, specificprojects including land purchases, business expansions and rent reviews.

•     Prepare reports and budgets to support tenders for FBTs, CFAs and SFAs.

•     Provide practical Farm Management advice to our farm and estate owning client.

•     Provision of technical advice were qualified to do so.

•     You will be expected to build strong relationships with all customers and provide independent and practical advice on a one-to-one basis

•     Draw up Contract Farming Agreements (CFAs) and Share Farming Agreements (SFAs) and subsequently manage them.

•     Undertake Basic Payment Scheme and Grant Aid applications.

•     Support with Farm Business Advice Service (FBAS) work 

•     Undertake applications to Agri-Environment schemes and oversee the management of these agreements. 

•     Support the land agents with occasional practical advice

•     Leading, mentoring, and developing a growing team.

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The skills we are looking for in you:

•     Qualified through a college/university course – FACTS or BASIS desirable but not essential.

•     A minimum of 3 years practical experience in the arable and/or livestock sectors.

•     Demonstrate knowledge of both the arable and livestock sectors, as well as a full working knowledge of Defra’s grants and subsidies and the Agricultural Transition Plan. 

•     Familiarity with farm accounts

•     Technically proficient.

•     Self-motivated and ambitious

•     Commercially astute and capable of generating new business

•     IT literate

•     Capable of working with a high degree of autonomy

•     Car owner with full UK driving licence

•     Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally andin writing, with colleagues and clients.

•     Ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.

•     Works in an organised and methodical fashion, with a high level of attention to detail.

•     Ability to accept responsibility and work on their own initiative, whilst adheringto company policies and procedures

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Key information you need to know:

•     Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm.

•     Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Aviva.

•     Sickness pay.

•     25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays.

•     Wellbeing activities.

•     Employee referral scheme.

•     Company charity events.

•     Each employee receives a branded GSC Grays gilet.

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY

APPRENTICESHIP - TRAINEE LAND AGENT 

COLBURN, BARNARD CASTLE, BOROUGHBRIDGE, CHESTER-LE-STREET,ALNWICK​

GSC Grays are a multi-disciplinary professional service firm covering the North of England. Our Chartered Surveyors, Farm Business Consultants, Planning and Development Professionals, Valuers, Environmental Specialists and Estate Agents provide a full range of services for our rural client base.

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Main purpose of the job:

We are currently recruiting for an exciting new opportunity for an apprentice to join our growing team as a Trainee Land Agent.

Within the role you will be involved in supporting the management of a diverse portfolio of rural estates as well as undertaking general professional work. The roles provide experience in property management, landlord & tenant, valuation, land use & diversification, agriculture, forestry, access & rights of way, and purchase & sale.

As part of the role, you will complete a 5-year training programme that consists of a part time undergraduate degree apprenticeship working towards receiving a Bsc (Hons) Rural Enterprise and Land Management degree.

You will then progress onto achieving your APC for full Chartered Membership of the RICS as part of the End Point Assessment.

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Training:

We have a strong commitment to the training of our people which complement the broad experience offered. The successful candidates are expected to have a mix of professional interests and a sound understanding of agriculture and the countryside.

Within the business we have a dedicated training committee, with representatives from each department, to ensure all training needs are met. Senior management are included within the delivery of the training programme and are hand to help with training and key specialisms, as required.

We provide you with a structured career plan which will support you behind gaining your qualification.

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Person specification:

•    A minimum of three A levels at Grade C or higher, their equivalent (in UCAS points) or a Level 3 apprenticeship in a construction or property related discipline.

•     GCSE English and Maths Level 4 (Grade C) or above is a mandatory requirement.

•     Excellent standard of written English language and attention to detail.

•     Good IT skills and ability to adapt to new technologies.

•     Experience and general knowledge of Microsoft Office.

•     Ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.

•     Proactive and problem-solving approach to tasks.

•     Ability to work within a team.

•     Full UK driving licence.

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Key information you need to know:

•     Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm.

•     Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Aviva.

•     Sickness pay.

•     25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays.

•     Wellbeing activities.

•     Employee referral scheme.

•     Company charity events.

•     Each employee receives a branded GSC Grays gilet.

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY

FARM BUSINESS CONSULTANTS TO RURAL DIRECTOR

CHESTER-LE-STREET, KENDAL, PENRITH, DRIFFIELD, COLBURN, ALNWICK, HEXHAM

GSC Grays are a multi-disciplinary professional service firm covering the North of England. Our Chartered Surveyors, Farm Business Consultants, Planning and Development Professionals, Valuers, Environmental Specialists, and Estate Agents provide a full range of services for our rural client base.

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Main purpose of the job:

Are you a Farm Business Consultant looking for a new challenge within a growing organisation that offers long term development opportunities?

Due to a period of sustained growth, we are recruiting for multiple positions from Farm Business Consultants to Rural Directors in our Farm Business Consultancy team in the North of England. The successful individuals will be responsible for developing and managing a growing team, as well as building strong relationships with clients and providing practical advice on a one-to-one basis. We are looking for enthusiastic, determined, and driven individuals to take a lead on a large-scale project due to commence late this year. 

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Reporting Structure:

The roles report to the Director of the Farm Business department.  

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The role and responsibilities:

•     Undertake Farm Business appraisals

•     Prepare reports and budgets in support of bank funding requests, specific projects including land purchases, business expansions and rent reviews.  

•     Prepare reports and budgets to support tenders for FBTs, CFAs and SFAs

•     Provide practical Farm Management advice to our farm and estate owning clients.

•     Provision of technical advice were qualified to do so

•     You will be expected to build strong relationships with all customers and provide independent and practical advice on a one-to-one basis. 

•     Draw up Contract Farming Agreements (CFAs) and Share Farming Agreements (SFAs) and subsequently manage them. .

•     Undertake Basic Payment Scheme and Grant Aid applications

•     Undertake applications to Agri-Environment schemes and oversee the management of these agreements.  

•     Support the land agents with occasional practical advice. 

•     Leading, mentoring, and developing a growing team.

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The skills we are looking for in you:

•     Qualified through a college/university course – FACTS or BASIS desirable but not essential. 

•     A minimum of 3 years practical experience in the arable and/or livestock sectors. .

•     Demonstrate knowledge of both the arable and livestock sectors, as well as a full working knowledge of Defra’s grants and subsidies and the Agricultural Transition Plan.

•     Familiarity with farm accounts.

•     Technically proficient.

•     Self-motivated and ambitious. .

•     Commercially astute and capable of generating new business. .

•     IT literate.

•     Capable of working with a high degree of autonomy.

•     Car owner with full UK driving licence.

•     Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with colleagues and clients. 

•     Ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines. 

•     Works in an organised and methodical fashion, with high level of attention to detail.   

•     Ability to accept responsibility and work on their own initiative, whilst adhering to company policies and procedures.   

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Key information you need to know:

•     Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm.

•     Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Aviva.

•     Sickness pay.

•     25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays.

•     Wellbeing activities.

•     Employee referral scheme.

•     Company charity events.

•     Each employee receives a branded GSC Grays gilet.

SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE

​1 BAILEY COURT, COLBURN BUSINESS PARK, RICHMOND, DL9 4QL 

GSC Grays are a multi-disciplinary professional services firm covering the North of England. Our Chartered Surveyors, Farm Business Consultants, Planning and Development Professionals, Valuers, Environmental Specialists and Estate Agents provide a full range of services for our rural client base.

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Main purpose of the job:

As our Social Media Executive based in Richmond, you will play a key role in shaping our online presence and engaging with our target audience. ​

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This role will suit someone who is proactive and forward-thinking, has excellent knowledge of social media and a strong background in content creation and copywriting for social. ​

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You will be responsible for managing and growing our social media accounts, creating content, and monitoring and reporting on social media metrics. ​

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Working within the highly collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally to contribute to the broader marketing team objectives. ​

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You will be able to use your initiative and take ownership of activities, and the right candidate will enjoy working in a highly creative environment. 

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Reporting Structure:

The role reports to the Marketing and Communications Director. 

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The role and responsibilities:

•​  Create compelling campaign content including thought leadership and devise creative ways of reaching our target audiences using a multi-channel approach, ensuring consistency with brand visual identity, voice, and style.​

•  Help to plan and manage our social media calendar. ​

•  Write scripts, social media posts and website content. ​

•  Create social media assets in Canva.​ 

•  Proactively planning and executing the correct activity levels & correct timing.

•  Analyse results to identify opportunities to expand our reach and drive more engagement.​​

•  Liaison with internal departments regarding content.

•  Writing content for social media posts in line with company branding and objectives.

•  Proactively researching and recommending new ideas.

•  Administration tasks in relation to projects and events.

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The skills we are looking for in you:

•   Social media experience is essential, although it might be through a marketing content or copywriting role.​

•   Undergraduate degree in a relevant field or proven experience working within communications and social media.​​

•   Experience in the rural and/or property sector would be advantageous.​

•   Confident liaising with internal stakeholders.​​

•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills.​​ 

•   Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members.

•   Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and project requirements.​

•   Team player with autonomy.

•   Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks.

•   Enthusiastic to take on new challenges and projects.

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Key information you need to know:

•   Part-time, 3 days per week pro-rata or reduced hours 5 days per week.

•   Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Aviva. ​

•   Sickness pays.

•   25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays.​

•   Wellbeing activities.

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT 

UNIT 2, LINNET COURT, CAWLEDGE BUSINESS PARK, ALNWICK, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE66 2GD​

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GSC Grays are a multi-disciplinary professional services firm covering the North of England. Our Chartered Surveyors, Farm Business Consultants, Planning and Development Professionals, Valuers, Environmental Specialists and Estate Agents provide a full range of services for our rural client base.

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Main purpose of the job:

We are recruiting for a brand-new opportunity for an Administration Assistant to join our teams in Alnwick. Within the role you will oversee and take a lead on a wide range of general administrative duties, as well as working closely with PA's and Secretary's to ensure the smooth running of the office

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Reporting Structure:

The role reports to the PA's and Secretary's

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The role and responsibilities:

•​  Typing of letters, emails, reports, creating excel schedules etc

•  Dealing with telephone calls, emails and web enquires.

•  Follow up on calls, appointments, and other enquiries.

•  Photocopying, scanning, printing & electronic filing as well as Outlook email management.

•  Upkeep of filing & electronic filing.

•  Opening and distribution of incoming post; delivering outgoing post to local post office/ franked mail post box

•  Diary management / arranging meetings

•  Any other reasonable duties, as required, to ensure the smooth running of the office

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The skills we are looking for in you:

•   Good general knowledge of Microsoft Office, Specifically Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Planner OneDrive, Advanced Excel skills would be an advantage. 

•   Organised with a proactive and problem-solving approach to tasks.​

•   Excellent standard of written English language.

•   Professional telephone manner.

•   Well presented with a warm and welcoming manner. 

•   Good level of numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail.​

•   Ability to prioritise busy workload and manage time

•   Ability to act on own initiative whilst also working with Company processes and procedures

•   High attention to detail.

•   Ability to remain calm under pressure.

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Key information you need to know:

•   Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm.

•   Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Aviva. ​

•   Sickness pays.

•   26 days holiday including birthday leave plus statutory bank holidays.​

•   Wellbeing activities.​

•   Employee referral scheme.

•   Company charity events.​

•   Each employee receives a branded GSC Grays gilet.​

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT 

​5 & 6 BAILEY COURT, COLBURN BUSINESS PARK, RICHMOND, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL9 4QL

GSC Grays are a multi-disciplinary professional services firm covering the North of England. Our Chartered Surveyors, Farm Business Consultants, Planning and Development Professionals, Valuers, Environmental Specialists and Estate Agents provide a full range of services for our rural client base.

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Main purpose of the job:

We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administration Assistant to join our farms business team in Colburn. In this position, you will play a vital role by providing comphensivie secretarial and administrative support to the team, while also assistant the farm business team in effectively managing the office.

This is an exciting time to join a leading forward-thinkng firm that offers long term prospects.

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Reporting Structure:

The role reports to the PA's and Secretary's

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The role and responsibilities:

•​  Typing of letters, emails, reports, creating excel schedules etc

•  Dealing with telephone calls, emails and web enquires.

•  Follow up on calls, appointments, and other enquiries.

•  Photocopying, scanning, printing & electronic filing as well as Outlook email management.

•  Upkeep of filing & electronic filing.

•  Opening and distribution of incoming post; delivering outgoing post to local post office/ franed mail post box

•  Diary managemnet / arranging meetings

•  Any other reasonable duties, as required, to ensure the smooth running of the office

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The skills we are looking for in you:

• Audio typing skills to a high standard are essental

•   Good general knowledge of Microsoft Office, Specifically Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Planner OneDrive, Advanced Excel skills would be an advantage. 

•   Organised with aproactive and problem-solving approach to tasks.​

•   Excellent standard of written English language.

•   Professional telephone manner.

•   Well presented with a warm and wellcoming manner. 

•   Good level of numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail.​

•   Ability to prioritese busy workload and manage time

•   Ability to act on own initiative whilst also working with Company processes and procedures

•   High attention to detail.

•   Ability to remain calm under pressure.

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Key information you need to know:

•   Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm.

•   Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Aviva. ​

•   Sickness pays.

•   25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays.​

•   Wellbeing activities.​

•   Employee referral scheme.

•   Company charity events.​

•   Each employee receives a branded GSC Grays gilet.​

BUILDING MANAGER / CLERK OF WORKS

​WARTER PRIORY ESTATE, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO42 1XA

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GSC Grays are recruiting on behalf of Warter Priory Estate for a Building Manager / Clerk of Works to join their team near York.

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The Estate:

Warter Priory Estate comprises approximately 12,000 acres of agriculture arable, grass and woodland and 63 farmhouses and residential dwellings within the Yorkshire Wolds. The majority of the Estate is farmed and managed in-hand.

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Main purpose of the job:

The Estate is looking for a highly motivated, organised and experienced individual with a background in construction and/or building surveying to take up the role as Clerk of Works and Manager for the Building and Maintenance Department.

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The successful candidate will be responsible for all building maintenance matters and refurbishment projects as part of the Estate's extensive residential, commercial and agricultural property portfolio.

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The role and responsibilities:

•​  Lead and manage the Building and Maintenance Department.

•  Oversee all repairs and maintenance on the built infrastructure across the Estate.

•  To be responsible for the scoping, specifying, obtaining tenders and management of approved projects within agreed timescales and budgets.

•  Support delivery of robust Health & Safety and CDM practices across the Estate.

•  Preparing an annual budget for Capital Projects and Repairs and applying financial control. .

•  To Prepare and implement a proactive programme of repairs and refurbishments.

•  To be responsible for prioritising the reactive property maintenance.

•  Identify and secure grant funding for projects where appropriate.

•  Liaise with local authorities parish, councils etc over conservation area, Listed Building and planning issues ensuring compliance requirements are met.

•  To liaise with the Managing Agents and Heads of Departments.

•  Attend regular Estate Meeting and reports on all programmed work and repairs including the financial performance of the Department.

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The skills we are looking for in you:

•   Knowledge and understanding of residential and commercial property and argicultural buildings.

•   Ability to work as an individual and prioritise work. ​

•   Ability to lead, motivate and work with a small but effective team.

•   Ability to work with the other Estate Departments to deliver the Estates core values.

•   Technically strong, able to understand, develop and challenge specifications.

•   Experience of working with heritage properties and listed buildings.​

•   Ability to anticipate risks and pitfalls and bring about solutions.

•   Capability of preparing and working to a departmental budget.

•   Ability to draw up plans and produce tender documents for client approval.

•   Flexible approach to hours works and duties undertaken.

•   Effective communication and organisational skills.

•   Honesty and a high level of integrity.

•   Enthusiasm and capacity for hard work.

•   Systematic and cheerful approach with a 'can do' attitiute.

•   Attention to detail and a high degree of security awareness.

•   Capacity to develop skills through ongoing training.

•   Track record of managing multiple and simultaneous projects successfully.

•   Well presented.

•   High degree of Health and Safety awareness.

•   Computer and IT literate.

•   Full UK driving licence.

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Key information you need to know:

•   Permanent, full-time position.

•   Accommodation, if required (negotiable depending on experience and living requirements).​

•   Company pension (Warter Priory's standard policy).

•   Company vehicle (may be available for the appropriate person) or pool vehicle.​

•   24 days plus Bank Holidays (Warter Priory's standard policy).​

•   Other benefits including training / further qualifications.

SECRETARY / PA

12 THE BANK, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8PQ

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GSC Grays are a multi-disciplinary professional services firm covering the North of England. Our Chartered Surveyors, Farm Business Consultants, Planning and Development Professionals, Valuers, Environmental Specialists and Estate Agents provide a full range of services for our rural client base.

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Main purpose of the job:

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced PA to join our team based in Branard Castle

The role will provide serectarial and administrative support to the Director and his direct reports, being a growing team of surveyors

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Reporting Structure:

The role reports to the Director.

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The role and responsibilities:

•​  Typing of letters, emails, reports, tenders, presentations etc.

•  Maintaining records of project coats and approvals.

•  Maintaining CRM records of the team on a monthly basis.

•  Running regular management reports and taking minutes of monthly team meetings.

•  Photocopying and printing.

•  Answering the telephone, dealing with queries, redirecting calls as necessary and taking messages.

•  Diary management.

•  Greeting visitors.

•  Upkeep of client and managment filing.

•  Opening and distribution of incoming post; delivering outgoing post to local post offices/ franked mail post-box.

•  Organisation of internal and external events.

•  Invoicing using Sage Coretime.

•  Undertaking monthly office fire safety checks.

•  Any other duties, as required, to ensure the smooth running of the office.

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The skills we are looking for in you:

•   Fast, accurate typist - audio typing skills preferred.

•   Good general knowledge of Micosoft office, specifically Word and Excel​

•   Excellent standard of written English language.

•   Good telephone manner; well, spoken.

•   Well presented, confident and poised, with a warm and welcoming manner. 

•   Good level of numeracy.​

•   Ability to prioritise busy workload and manage time.

•   Ability to act on own initiative whilst also working with Company processes and procedures.

•   High attention to detail.

•   Ability to remain calm under pressure.

•   Good organisation skills.

•   Ability to deal with customers at all levels and maintain client confidentiality at all times

•   Experience within a professional services organisation preferred, but not essential.

•   Proactive approach to work.

•   Full UK driving licence, vehicle owner and insured for business purposes.

•   Front facing with a postivie can-do attitude.

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Key information you need to know:

•   Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm.

•   Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Aviva. ​

•   Sickness pays.

•   26 days holiday including birthday leave plus statutory bank holidays.​

•   Wellbeing activities.​

•   Employee referral scheme.

•   Company charity events.​

•   Each employee receives a branded GSC Grays gilet.​