Leigh Rix
RIXRURAL offers estates help with support at board level, be that as an Advisory Board member, Trustee, or Non Executive Director or simply someone to act as a sounding board, plus assisting with family constitutions.
Leigh Rix is an experienced board member with a proven track record in leading sustainable change to achieve operational and project goals. With over 40 years of relevant professional experience, Leigh has directed a 43,000-acre portfolio with a charity and a 25,000 acre private estate as well as volunteering for non-profit organizations like the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, and working with entities such as the Environment Agency, National Parks, CLA and HHA.
Please contact Leigh:
Leigh.Rix@Outlook.com
07767 795116
Listen to Leigh on the Estate Matters Podcast here:
Recent Projects
Residential Development - Joint Venture with National House Builder for 350 homes ( 25% affordable) - bespoke scheme.
Commercial Development -Creation of phase 2 of Business Park with with both speculative units and anchor tenants.
Agricultural - Estate review and reorganisation creating new tenancies plus share farming opportunities.
Historical - rescue, restoration and adaptation of landmark historic building to form holiday accommodation.
Residential (Let Property)- Asset management review looking at compliance and energy future proofing.
Natural Capital - Habitat mitigation and Biodiversity Net Gain projects.
Past Projects
Strategy - Strategy Plan for The National Trust in the Peak District / N.T. Organisational Review.
Land Acquisition - 45 acquisitions totalling 9500 ac for public benefit.
Historic Houses open to the public awards - Most family friendly property NPI awards 2000( Belton House) / 2004 East Midlands Tourism Visitor Attraction of the Year (The Workhouse).
Investment appraisal - Visitor Improvement projects at Ilam and Clumber Park (shop, restaurant, car park, information centre, education base, caravan site, ranger base, volunteer accommodation and toilets).
Fundraising - success for acquisition and conservation projects.
People - major staff reviews undertaken as well as coaching and
development of individuals.
