Estate Management Assistant

Morepeople 01780; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive rural estate in East Anglia seeks an MRICS-qualified Assistant Estate Manager. This hands-on role involves supporting various estate operations, including farming, property oversight, and environmental projects. Ideal for early-career professionals looking to build practical experience and grow into a leadership role. Accommodation is available.

Benefits

Accommodation available

Training provided

Qualifications

• Essential MRICS qualification.
• Good grounding in arable farming and rural property.
• Practical and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support arable farming operations and land management.
• Assist with residential and commercial property oversight.
• Contribute to woodland and environmental projects.
• Liaise with contractors, tenants, and estate staff.
• Coordinate maintenance and compliance across the estate.

Skills

MRICS qualified

Grounding in arable farming

Practical problem-solving

Self-motivated

Professionalism

Job description

Suffolk/Cambridge | 28-30k

Got your MRICS and ready to swap spreadsheets for wellies? We've got just the role!

Assistant Estate Manager

An exciting opportunity for an MRICS-qualified graduate or early-career professional to join a progressive rural estate in East Anglia. This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day running of a diverse land-based business, offering broad exposure across farming, property, and environmental management.

The estate includes a mix of combineable cropping, let vegetable land, actively managed woodland, and a portfolio of residential and commercial property. You\'ll work closely with senior leadership, gaining practical experience across all areas of estate operations.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting arable farming operations and land management
• Assisting with residential and commercial property oversight
• Contributing to woodland and environmental stewardship projects
• Liaising with contractors, tenants, and estate staff
• Coordinating maintenance and compliance across the estate

What we\'re looking for

• Is MRICS-qualified (essential)

• Has a good grounding in arable farming and rural property

• Brings a practical, problem-solving mindset

• Is self-motivated, punctual, and professional

• Enjoys working across varied disciplines and getting stuck in

Accommodation is available on the estate, and training will be provided. This is a rare chance to build broad estate experience in a supportive, forward-thinking environment - ideal for someone looking to grow into a future leadership role while developing hands-on skills in practical farming and property maintenance, and gaining exposure to wider estate operations that could lead into farm management or rural surveying.