Assistant Estate Manager – Crown Point Estate – Norfolk

Astrec Solutions Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrec Solutions Limited is seeking an Assistant Estate Manager for the Crown Point Estate in Norfolk. This role involves supporting the Estate Director in managing the estate's diverse operations while applying strategic vision for growth. Ideal candidates will have MRICS/FAAV qualifications or similar experience and strong interpersonal and financial skills. A keen interest in the rural sector is essential, making this a fantastic opportunity to develop estate management skills in a vibrant and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally MRICS/FAAV qualified, or with a few years’ experience.
• Self-starter with strategic thinking ability.
• Good knowledge of residential, commercial, and agricultural tenancies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Estate Director in managing and maintaining the Estate.
• Identify and deliver on untapped potential for growth.
• Maintain relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Residential, commercial and agricultural tenancies

Interpersonal skills

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Self-starter

Education

MRICS/FAAV qualification

Job description

Norfolk

REF: 10030

The Opportunity

An exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Estate Manager to join the busy in‑house team on the forward‑thinking Crown Point Estate in Norfolk. This family‑owned, multi‑enterprise, rural estate is ambitious and growth‑focused, committed to long‑term income generation while respecting its surrounding environment and upholding strong traditional values.

The Estate

Owned by the Colman family since 1872, the Estate covers approximately 5,000 acres and is managed in‑house from its Estate and Farm Offices in Kirby Bedon, just south‑east of Norwich. It includes farms, woodlands and a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties, and is also home to Whitlingham Country Park, one of the city’s best‑loved nature and leisure spots. Other development and diversification projects also remain a key focus.

The Candidate

The Assistant Estate Manager will support the Estate Director in managing and maintaining the traditional aspects of the Estate as well as applying the strategic vision to identify and deliver on untapped potential, ensuring growth across all parts of the Estate’s businesses.

Key candidate attributes include:

• Ideally MRICS/FAAV qualified recently or with a few years’ experience in a similar position.
• A self‑starter and strategic thinker with good knowledge of residential, commercial and agricultural tenancies.
• A team player, friendly, resourceful, enthusiastic and hands‑on, with excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to build relationships and communicate with a range of people.
• Able to prioritise jobs and work independently, reliable, diligent with good financial acumen.
• A keen interest in the rural sector with an appreciation of current and emerging rural issues.

The role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop and build on your estate management skills, take on increased responsibility, and contribute to the strategic direction of this vibrant Estate, all while enjoying a diverse workload in a busy environment where no two days are the same, supported by a hardworking, collaborative and enjoyable team.