Estate Manager

Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Ltd.; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Ltd. in Ashdown Forest seeks an Estate Manager to lead the planning and upkeep of a 186 acre site, including parkland, woodland, walled garden and golf course.

The role focuses on high standards of presentation and safety, with scope to engage in wider hotel activities and events. The successful candidate will inspire a team, manage annual work schedules for grounds and machinery, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, while supporting

Qualifications

• Previous experience in leading and developing teams.
• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team responsible for planning and upkeep of the 186 acre estate.
• Develop annual work schedules for grounds maintenance and machinery.
• Ensure high standards of presentation, safety and environmental compliance.
• Support guest experience and hotel activities as required.

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.