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SENIOR CHARTERED 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 value 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 experience. 
• 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 behalf of clients, banks, legal representatives as required 
• Preparing development appraisals, planning applications, nutrient neutrality assessments, and advising on BNG opportunities 
• Advise on Landlords and tenant-related matters 
• Undertake strategic planning for private and corporate clients. 
• Deliver to agreed budget and targets. 
• Maintain an up-to- date time sheet and record all necessary expenditures 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 experience of providing multidisciplined professional advice to landowners and tenants. 
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, 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. 
• Comfortable with a high degree of autonomy 
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritising task to ensure that 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 responsibility and work on your own initiative, 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 branded 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 and providing 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 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 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 a 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.

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 Office Manager.

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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 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:

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•   Good general knowledge of Microsoft Office, Specifically Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Planner OneDrive, CRM, 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:

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•   Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm.

•   Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Aviva. ​

•   Sick pays.

•   25 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.

AGENCY ASSISTANT 

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

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Within the role, you would provide administrative and secretarial support to the Agency Associate Director who oversees the Estate Agency department 

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Reporting Structure:

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The role reports to the Agency Associate Director.

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The role and responsibilities:

•​  Assisting the Director in producing property particular, including entering the details on the agency CRM system, Vebra, and proofreading to ensure accuracy and compliance.

•  Liaising with the marketing department to ensure the property particulars are printed to the required standard, placing and booking advertising and managing press releases and articles.

•  Carrying out file audits and Anti-money laundering compliance.

•  Taking telephone enquires and despatching property details in hard copy and electronically.

•  Liaising with clients over the telephone and via email about property details especially when the Director is out of office.

•  Assisting in managing the Director's diary, including making appointments for the Director.

•  Typing of letters, emails, terms of business, reports, presentations, ect.

•  Keeping client and applicant files up to date both in hard copy and on Vebra. 

•  Photocopying and printing. 

•  Working alongside other secretarial staff at the office to provide cover when required and to ensure that the overall administrative workload is always dealt with efficiently. 

•  Communicating confidently and directly with the Branch Manager 

•  Ability to prepare property brochures and terms of business. 

•  ​General reception duties 

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The skills we are looking for in you:

•   Experience working within an estate agency evironment is preferred 

•   Good team player who is prepared to assist other members when required 

•   Good general knowledge of Microsoft Office, Specifically Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Planner OneDrive, CRM, 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:

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•   Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm.

•   Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Aviva. ​

•   Sick pays.

•   25 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.

MARKETING MANAGER (ESTATE AGENCY) 

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

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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:

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As the Agency Marketing Manager, you will collaborate with the agency team to effectively market our estate agency services across multipul marketing channels. Your role will be pivotal in contributing to the achievement of the agency and broader marketing team objectives. This position is ideal for someone with strong interpersonal skills, who can work independently, and has a wealth of experince in content creation. 

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Reporting Structure:

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The role reports to the Senior Marketing Manager.

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The role and responsibilities:

•​  Develop comprehensive marketing plans to deliver against agency marketing objectives.

•  Deliver marketing activity in alignment with marketing plans.

•  Produce high-quality content for various marketing channels.

•  Build and maintain strong relationships with agent teams to enhance collaboration and marketing efforts.

•  Produce and execute at least three agency marketing campaigns annually.

•  Create, design and deliver engaging social media content 

•  Identify public relations opportunities to increase brand visibility.

•  Utilise Alto reporting for data-driven marketing decisions. 

•  Manage monthly email communications to applicants database to drive engagement.

•  Provide industry commentary to position the agency team as industry experts.

•  Deliver market commentary for farms and country house sectors. 

•  Oversee the production and management of agency videography projects. 

•  ​Explore the potential for an agency podcast to engage with a wider audience.

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The skills we are looking for in you:

•   Proven experience in a marketing role, preferably within an agency or professional service organisation.

•   Strong project management skills within the ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously  

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

•   Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms​

•   Excellent standard of communication and written English language.

•   Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

•   Creative mindset with strong attention to detail.

•   Knowledge of SEO and social media marketing.

•   Ability to prioritise busy workload and manage time

•   Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

•   Ability to remain calm under pressure.

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Location :

•   Based in the head office Colburn through time will be spent at branch locations in Colburn, Barnard Castle and Boroughbridge.

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Required qualifications :

•   Degree in marketing, communications or a related field.

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Key information you need to know:

•   Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm.

•   Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Aviva. ​

•   Sick pays.

•   25 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.

MARKETING MANAGER (PROFESSIONAL SERVICES) 

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

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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:

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The Professional Services Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies across multiple departments. This role requires a creative and strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of the industry. The Successful candidate will build relationships, create compelling content, and identify opportunities for business development and PR. 

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Reporting Structure:

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The role reports to the Senior Marketing Manager.

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The role and responsibilities:

•​  Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry stakeholders, and internal teams.

•  Content Creation: Write engaging magazine content and produce monthly articles for each department

•  PR Oppertunities: Idenify and pitch public relations opportunities to enhance brand visibility.

•  Client Communications: Prepare and distribute monthly client communications updates.

•  Podcast production: Manage the production of a fortnightly farming podcast, including content planning and guest coordination.

•  Department Strategies: Develop tailored marketing strategies for each department 

•  Marketing Plan: Deliver and execute a comprehensive marketing plan aligned with company goals. 

•  Board Meetings: Attend relevant board meetings to report on marketing activities and strategies.

•  Business Developments: Identify and support business development opportunities.

•  Social Media: Design and deliver engaging social media content

•  Reporting: Monitor and report on marketing activities and performance metrics.

•  Photography and Videography: Manage professional photography and videography projects to enhance marketing materials. 

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The skills we are looking for in you:

•   Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communication, Business or a related field.

•   Proven experience in marketing role, preferably within the professional services industry 

•   Strong writing and content creation skills 

•   Excellent standard of communication and interpersonal skills.

•   Ability to develop and execute marketing strategies.

•   Proficiency in social media platforms and content management.

•   Strong organisational and project management skills.

•   Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•   ​Industry knowledge in farm, renewable energy, planning and development valuations and estate management. 

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Preferred Qualifications and Skills :

•   ​Experienced with podcast production and knowledge of public relations and media pitching 

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Key information you need to know:

•   Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm.

•   Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Aviva. 

•   Sick pays.

•   25 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.

ADMINISTRATIOR 

DUNNS 2, BOWES OFFICES, LAMBTON PARK, CHESTER-LE-STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4AN
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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 Administrator to join our teams in Chester-Le-Street. Within the role you will oversee and take a lead on a wide range of general administrative duties.

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Reporting Structure:

The role reports to a Director and the Head Office

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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 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

​​

The skills we are looking for in you:

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•   Good general knowledge of Microsoft Office, Specifically Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Planner OneDrive, CRM, 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:

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•   Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm.

•   Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Aviva. ​

•   Sick pays.

•   25 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.