We are delighted to announce the appointment of James Fergusson BA (Hons) MSc, Jack Louineau (BSc (Hons) and Rosa Noll BSc (Hons) to the expanding Adkin team.

James has recently moved back to Oxfordshire after spending a year working for a leading Scottish firm of Property Consultants and Chartered Surveyors in the Highlands.  James has an Honours Degree from King’s College London and graduated from the Royal Agricultural University in 2016 with a MSc in Rural Estate Management

Jack graduated from Harper Adams University in 2016 with an Honours Degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management.  Prior to graduation Jack spent a year working in a livestock market based on Exmoor where he was involved in a variety of professional work in addition to market work.  He then took a year out after after graduating to work hands on in a range of agricultural disciplines and to travel.

Rosa previously worked for a leading national firm of Property Consultants and Chartered Surveyors in Berkshire.  She graduated from the Royal Agricultural University in 2012 with an Honours degree in Agricultural Land Management.

In his capacity as Master, Julian Sayers hosted The Worshipful Company of Farmers Annual Livery Banquet at The Stationers’ Hall in the City of London on Wednesday 17th January.  Julian gave an address followed by David Fursdon as the Guest Speaker with his wealth of experience as an estate owner and his wide ranging public service.  They spoke about the current work of the Company and this year’s theme, the ‘Post-Brexit Future for Land Tenure and Occupation’ as well as the Livery’s continuing educational programme.

With best wishes for a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

Our office will be closed from noon on 22nd December 2017 until 2nd January 2018.

We will not be sending cards this year but donation are being made to our chosen charities for 2018.

Adkin is a small friendly team of Chartered Surveyors based in the attractive village of Ardington near Wantage, Oxfordshire. Our work involves all aspects of agricultural, commercial and residential property throughout Southern England for a wide range of clients.

Due to an ever increasing workload, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a graduate Rural Surveyor to join our team. The successful applicant will be hardworking and self-motivated with good attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential together with the confidence and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Adkin will provide full training and support to enable you to become a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected, friendly and dynamic team with an interesting and varied workload. Good training and career prospects are available for the right candidate. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered together with the possibility of subsidised housing.

Please send applications with a covering letter enclosing your CV to:

Mrs Emily Ham
Adkin, Orpwood House, School Road,
Ardington, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 8PQ.

If you wish to call to discuss the position in the first instance, please contact Emily on (01235) 434382 or e-mail emily.ham@adkin.co.uk

All applications and enquires will be treated in strictest confidence.

Closing date for applications: Monday 27th November 2017
First interviews to be held 5th/6th December 2017
Second interviews to be held 12th/13th December 2017