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Rural Administrator

Rural Administrator

Millie Johnson

Sep, 17 2026

Job Title: Rural Administrator

Location: Weston-on-the-Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire

Job Purpose: To provide comprehensive secretarial and business support to the Land Consultancy and Farming teams, ensuring smooth operation of the department. The role involves preparing documents and reports, maintaining property records, acting as a professional point of contact for tenants, contractors and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a professional point of contact for initial enquiries.
  • Maintain accurate business, property, tenancy and client records, including scanning, filing and document management.
  • Assist with the preparation and administration of tenancy agreements, licences and property schedules.
  • Support the rent collection process and monitor property compliance records.
  • Assist with the administration of property marketing and check-in procedures.
  • Track health and safety records, insurances and inspections.
  • Assist with contractor onboarding processes.
  • Draft and process fees using appropriate software.
  • Arrange travel where appropriate and assist with the planning of ad hoc small events.
  • Assist with the completion of AML and CDD checks.
Essential Skills & Experience
  • Previous experience in a similar role.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Professional and confidential approach to handling sensitive information.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to manage a varied and fast-moving workload, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
Desirable
  • Previous experience using property management software.
  • Previous experience within rural property, estate management or agriculture.
Attributes
  • Proactive and self-motivated.
  • Friendly and professional manner with a positive approach.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
Working Hours

9:00 – 5:30 Monday – Friday Office Based with some flexible working potential

Please submit all applications to Nina Purefoy by 5:00pm on 2nd October 2026 nina.purefoy@ceresproperty.co.uk 07887 809486

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