Estate Manager

Elite Hotels; Forest Row; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Hotels is seeking an Estate Manager to plan and oversee the upkeep of its 186 acre Ashdown Forest site, including parkland, woodland, a walled garden, planted areas and a golf course. You will lead a dedicated team to uphold high presentation and safety standards, while engaging in wider hotel activities and events as required.

The role requires planning annual schedules of work for grounds and machinery, budgeting and procurement, and ensuring compliance with health & safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and developing teams.
• Experience planning annual schedules for grounds and machinery maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the upkeep of the 186 acre site including parkland, woodland, walled garden, planted areas and golf course.
• Lead and develop the estate team to high standards of presentation and safety.
• Coordinate annual work schedules for grounds and machinery maintenance.
• Support guest experience via involvement in hotel activities and events.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation.

Skills

Leading and developing teams

Planning annual work schedules

Budgeting and procurement

Health & Safety awareness

Machinery maintenance & sustainability

Education

Horticulture/ Landscape/ Estate Management qualifications

Health & Safety 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.