Estate Manager

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural enterprise organization in the United Kingdom seeks an Estate Manager to oversee diverse property assets and ensure effective operational management. The ideal candidate has experience in estate management with strong technical skills. This full-time role offers competitive salary, generous leave, and on-site accommodation. Join a respected organization and take on a rewarding position.

Benefits

Training and development support

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme after probation

On-site accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience in roles like Estate Manager, Property Manager, or similar.
• Post-qualification estate management experience preferred.
• Understanding of private client owner's needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate upkeep of estate grounds and buildings.
• Oversee property repairs and maintenance.
• Manage residential, commercial, and agricultural tenancies.

Skills

Estate Management

Property Management

Technical Understanding

IT and Mapping Systems

Communication

Education

RICS or CAAV Membership

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an Estate Manager to join a well‑established rural enterprise with a diverse property portfolio with landscape gardens, and a charming village setting.

As an Estate Manager, you will be involved in the daily oversight of varied estate assets, ensuring smooth operational management and contributing to wider estate initiatives.

This full‑time role offers a competitive salary and benefits. The candidates with limited but relevant experience will also be considered.

Ideal candidate will have interest in rural or agricultural sector.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating day‑to‑day upkeep of estate grounds, buildings, boundaries, and associated infrastructure.
• Overseeing routine property repairs and ensuring all areas remain well maintained.
• Supporting wider internal departments connected to hospitality, land, and rural operations.
• Managing residential, commercial, and agricultural tenancies, including inspections, agreements, rent processes, and related documentation.
• Addressing matters linked to access, easements, wayleaves, and rights of way.
• Organising maintenance programmes, refurbishment work, compliance checks, and health & safety requirements.
• Assisting with planning activities, project coordination, and identifying potential funding avenues.
• Contributing to insurance reviews and valuation‑related tasks.
• Responding to urgent issues and assisting with contingency arrangements.

Qualifications

• Previously worked as an Estate Manager, Land Manager, Property Manager, Estate Supervisor, Estate Operations Manager, Estates officer, Estate officer or in a similar role.
• Prior experience in estate management (Resident or company‑based).
• Possess RICS or CAAV membership with post‑qualification estate management experience (preferred).
• Have understanding of private client owner’s needs.
• Good technical understanding, including IT and mapping systems.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Training and development support.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Pension scheme following an initial probation period.
• On‑site accommodation within estate property.

This is a superb opportunity to join a respected rural organisation and take on a varied, rewarding position.