Director - Estate Management

Morepeople 01780; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading estates management firm in the UK is seeking a qualified professional to lead the rural strategy and manage the South/South West Estates for a national client. The successful candidate will drive long-term growth by delivering high-quality estate management services and overseeing diverse property assets. Competitive benefits include a car allowance, generous leave, and enhanced pension contributions.

Benefits

Highly competitive performance bonus scheme

Car allowance of up to £8,000 per annum

Generous annual leave (up to 30 days + BH)

Enhanced pension (8% company contribution)

Electric car scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Sharesave/Share incentive plan

Market-leading paid Paternity & Maternity leave

World-class training opportunities

Discount on 1000s of retailers

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in rural estate management.
• Strong understanding of property performance optimization.
• Ability to manage budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality estate management service.
• Act as the local representative for the client.
• Oversee day-to-day management of diverse property assets.
• Negotiate lease terms and optimize estate performance.
• Develop annual budget proposals and monitor management.

Skills

MRICS qualified

Estate management experience on a large scale rural estate

Experience in diverse property assets

Natural capital and diversification knowledge

Strategic and ambitious mindset

Build strong client relationships and lead team development

Job description

The role

This person will lead the team and direction of the rural strategy and management of their South/South West Estates for a significant national client. Directly accountable to the client, you will also work closely with the estate management team.

You will play a pivotal role in identifying and delivering value added projects, working closely with the Project Director, to unlock new opportunities and drive long term growth.

• Lead the delivery of a high quality estate management service across the client's rural, commercial and residential portfolio, ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment.
• Act as the local representative for the client and as such be expected to conduct yourself and those of your team in accordance with the highest of standards.
• Oversee the day to day management of the client's diverse property assets.
• Negotiate lease terms, renewals and rent reviews to optimise estate performance.
• Manage property re-lettings and ensure compliance with Health & Safety and other statutory regulations.
• Develop annual budget proposals for income, expenditure and capital projects.
• Monitor and manage income and expenditure (capital and revenue) in line with approved budgets

About you

• MRICS qualified
• Estate management experience on a large scale rural estate
• Experience in diverse property assets
• Natural capital and diversification knowledge
• Strategic and ambitious mindset
• Build strong client relationships and lead team development

Benefits

• Highly competitive performance bonus scheme
• Car allowance of up to £8,000 per annum (paid monthly)
• Generous annual leave (up to 30 days + BH) + option to purchase 5 extra days
• Enhanced pension (8% company contribution)
• Electric car scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Sharesave/Share incentive plan
• Long service awards/annual leave
• Market‑leading paid Paternity & Maternity leave
• Loans
• World‑class training opportunities
• Discount on 1000s of retailers

What next?

To discuss this role in more detail confidentially, give Ryan a call on 01780 480 530 or email [e-mail]. Or click apply now!