Estate Manager

Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Ltd.; Colemans Hatch; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Ltd. is seeking an Estate Manager to oversee the 186‑acre Ashdown Forest site, coordinating outdoor spaces from parkland and woodland to a walled garden and golf course.

You will lead a dedicated team, plan annual work schedules for grounds and machinery, ensure presentation and safety standards, and actively participate in hotel activities and events to enhance guest experience.

Qualifications

• Lead and develop grounds team to meet standards.
• Plan annual work schedules for grounds and machinery maintenance.
• Ensure presentation and safety standards across the estate.
• Support hotel activities and events as required.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop grounds team to meet standards.
• Plan annual work schedules for grounds and machinery maintenance.
• Ensure presentation and safety standards across the estate.
• Support hotel activities and events as required.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning schedules

Budgeting & procurement

Health & safety knowledge

Machinery maintenance awareness

Sustainability practices

Education

Horticulture / Landscape / Estate Management qualifications

Job description

Estate Manager Overview

Through supportive leadership of our dedicated team, the Estate Manager is responsible for the planning and upkeep of our beautiful 186 acre site, maintaining high standards with regard to presentation and safety. This role provides the opportunity to work within a range of outdoor spaces in the heart of Ashdown Forest that includes parkland, woodland, walled garden, planted areas and golf course.

This is an important role within our leadership team, with significant impact on Guest experience in remit. The successful applicant will be a positive contributor, willing to get involved in wider Hotel activities and relevant special events as required.

Attributes & Experience

• Previous experience in leading and developing teams
• Experience of planning annual schedules of work for grounds and machinery maintenance
• Relevant qualifications in Horticulture, Landscape or Estate Management and Health & Safety
• Budgeting and procurement experience
• Understanding of health and safety and environmental legislation
• Awareness of machinery maintenance and sustainability practices

At Elite Hotels we have a single minded and unwavering goal to make every visit to our hotels a positive experience that customers feel compelled to talk about.