Knepp Estate – Property Lettings Manager 2026

Knepp Castle Estate, Knepp Farms LLP; Cuckfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Yoga and pilates sessions

Retail and hospitality discounts

Wellness events for staff

Free camping opportunities

Volunteering opportunities

Social events and parties

Lots of parties

Job summary

A leading property management firm is seeking a part-time Property Lettings Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio in West Sussex, particularly in Cuckfield. You will manage tenant relations, ensure compliance with regulations, and support the estate manager. The ideal candidate has experience in property management, excellent organizational skills, and an Arla qualification. The role offers benefits including yoga, wellness events, and discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing diverse property portfolios.
• Ability to keep up-to-date with relevant legislation.
• Motivated by business success.

Responsibilities

• Manage the property portfolio, ensuring compliance and tenant satisfaction.
• Support the estate manager with key tasks and reporting.
• Liaise with tenants to foster community atmosphere.
• Oversee the estate's archives and estate-wide reporting.
• Assist with wider operational tasks and estate organisation.

Skills

Relevant experience in lettings and property management

Exceptional administration and organisational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Legislation awareness

Education

Arla qualification or similar

Job description

Knepp Estate - Property Lettings Manager 2026

The Role

Knepp Estate’s core business is managing and letting a substantial property portfolio, mostly at Knepp in West Sussex but also in nearby Cuckfield. The property sits in several asset classes, mostly adapted from the historic agricultural infrastructure, some of it listed, it consists of farmhouses and cottages alongside commercial space and some land-based lettings.

Our current lettings manager is changing roles and with new legislation in 2026 to embed, we have an exciting opportunity for a new, Arla (or similar) qualified and experienced professional to join our team and manage our diverse property portfolio.

We envisage this to be a part time role of about 30 hours per week. It is mainly office based but has regular opportunities to visit properties and liaise with tenants.

This is a varied and rewarding role and as Property Lettings Manager, you will take responsibility for the enterprise, working closely with the wider team including the estate manager, commercial surveyor (pt), finance team, maintenance foreman and compliance manager. You will also work directly with our customers to help ensure that every tenancy runs smoothly, every property is well cared for and compliant, and that our commercial objectives are met alongside fostering a community atmosphere.

In addition to lettings, the role has traditionally supported the estate manager with other key tasks such as insurance, liaison with lawyers and lenders, overseeing renewable energy grants and managing the estate’s archives. In addition it is hoped that the successful applicant will assist with some wider operational organisation and the compilation of whole estate reports.

You will be qualified and responsible for keeping up-to-date with relevant legislation and regulations, with the help of NRLA (or similar).

The successful candidate will have relevant experience of lettings and property management, will be motivated by business success have exceptional administration and organisational skills and will be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

The Property Manager reports directly to Knepp’s Estate Manager.

Terms

This is a part-time permanent role, based on working an average of 30hrs/week, 21 days holiday + bank holidays

Salary varies depending on experience. Please state your requirements in your application.

Knepp offers a multitude of staff perks, currently including yoga, pilates, retail & hospitality discounts, wellness events for office staff, free camping, volunteering opportunities and lots of parties!

Application Process

Please email your CV and a cover letter to Julie Alexander (Property Lettings Manager) [e-mail] .

The closing date

The closing date for applications is 8am Wednesday 17 th December 2025. Early applications are encouraged. All email applications received will be acknowledged.

Online interviews will mostly take place in the fortnight from 29 th December, with final interviews on site during the week commencing 12 th January 2026.

The start date for the role will be Q1 2026.

Knepp is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our team as much as we do in our landscape. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles at Knepp.