Estates Manager - South East

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to oversee the strategic management of a rural property portfolio. You will manage various estates in South East England and lead a team of agents. The ideal candidate has over 3 years in estate management, strong strategic and operational skills, and a passion for rural property. The role offers a salary of £52,000, discretionary bonus, and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

10% employer pension contribution

Vitality healthcare

Dental insurance

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in estate management.
• Strong strategic, financial, and operational skills.
• Experience managing agents and delivering estate-wide initiatives.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for rural property.

Responsibilities

• Leading the estate management strategy across a portfolio of farmland and residential lettings.
• Overseeing a team of external managing agents.
• Managing lettings, lease renewals, wayleaves, licenses, and non-strategic asset sales.
• Preparing and reporting on annual budgets, forecasts, and monthly performance.
• Working closely with the land promotion and delivery teams to deliver the estate management strategy.

Skills

Estate management

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Operational skills

Job description

Estates Manager
Lands Improvement (LIH)
London-based with travel across South East England
£52,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Are you ready to take the reins of a diverse rural property portfolio? Beach Baker are delighted to be working with Lands Improvement (LIH), a leading landowner with over 5,000 acres across the UK.

They are seeking an Estates Manager to join their team and lead the strategic management of their estates - including the prestigious Allington, Little Barford, and Copped Hall Estates.

Responsibilities

• Leading the estate management strategy across a portfolio of farmland and residential lettings.
• Overseeing a team of external managing agents.
• Managing lettings, lease renewals, wayleaves, licences, and non-strategic asset sales.
• Preparing and reporting on annual budgets, forecasts, and monthly performance.
• Working closely with the land promotion and delivery teams to deliver the estate management strategy

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in estate management.
• Strong strategic, financial, and operational skills.
• Experience managing agents and delivering estate-wide initiatives.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for rural property.

What’s On Offer

• Salary: £52,000
• Discretionary bonus
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Vitality healthcare (for immediate family)
• Dental insurance
• 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid working

How to Apply

If you are looking for a friendly, knowledgeable team then this could be a great role for you.

Your application will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by Dan Cole. Please call our office on 07443 880 834 or alternatively send your CV (at this stage do not worry if it's not up-to-date) directly to [e-mail]

All third party and direct applications will be forwarded to Beach Baker Recruitment for review.