National Trust
Rural Surveyor
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About the Role
We are seeking a Rural Surveyor to deliver professional surveying services across a diverse portfolio of land and property. In this role, you’ll contribute to the effective management, acquisition, and enhancement of rural assets, supporting both operational and strategic objectives.
Working collaboratively while maintaining professional independence, you’ll apply your technical expertise to provide practical, sustainable solutions that balance environmental, social, and financial considerations.
This is an opportunity to develop your career within a values-driven organisation that prioritises long-term impact and inclusive ways of working.
What it's like to work here
You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team where people, places, and purpose are closely connected. You’ll work across a broad range of rural estates, partnering with colleagues, tenants, and external stakeholders to care for land, heritage, and communities.
With a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement, you’ll be part of a team focused on delivering meaningful outcomes and creating a lasting legacy for future generations.
This role covers the London and Surrey regions, and your contractual place of work will be Polesden Lacey. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. You should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40–60% of your working week.
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What you'll be doing
- Provide professional advice and support on a variety of rural surveying matters, including lettings, acquisitions, disposals, and land management
- Undertake negotiations, support dispute resolution, and contribute to the management and optimisation of rural assets
- Work alongside senior colleagues to carry out due diligence, assess opportunities, and help deliver projects that align with organisational objectives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, tenants, and external partners, ensuring effective collaboration and high-quality service delivery
- Manage your work professionally and independently, working within a team-led environment where priorities are driven by business needs
Who we're looking for
- A member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Knowledge of land use, agriculture, asset and land management, environmental issues, conservation, and sustainable development
- Demonstrable ability to analyse and resolve rural surveying problems by implementing practical, workable solutions
- Good influencing, negotiating, and communication skills
- Ability to interpret and respond to external and internal research, intelligence, and analysis
- Ability to identify opportunities and deliver solutions within tight timescales and budget constraints
- Good project management skills, with the ability to manage projects of limited complexity and build collaborative relationships with tenants, external professionals, General Managers, and Consultancy staff
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The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest, and your children (under 18)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- EV car lease scheme
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills, and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.
If you'd like to speak to someone about this role, please contact Sarah.Archer@nationaltrust.org.uk.
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