Lead Estate & Grounds Manager

Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Ltd.; Colemans Hatch; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Ltd. is seeking an Estate Manager to oversee the 186‑acre Ashdown Forest site, coordinating outdoor spaces from parkland and woodland to a walled garden and golf course.

You will lead a dedicated team, plan annual work schedules for grounds and machinery, ensure presentation and safety standards, and actively participate in hotel activities and events to enhance guest experience.

Qualifications

• Lead and develop grounds team to meet standards.
• Plan annual work schedules for grounds and machinery maintenance.
• Ensure presentation and safety standards across the estate.
• Support hotel activities and events as required.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop grounds team to meet standards.
• Plan annual work schedules for grounds and machinery maintenance.
• Ensure presentation and safety standards across the estate.
• Support hotel activities and events as required.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning schedules

Budgeting & procurement

Health & safety knowledge

Machinery maintenance awareness

Sustainability practices

Education

Horticulture / Landscape / Estate Management qualifications

Job description

Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Ltd. is seeking an Estate Manager to oversee the 186‑acre Ashdown Forest site, coordinating outdoor spaces from parkland and woodland to a walled garden and golf course.

You will lead a dedicated team, plan annual work schedules for grounds and machinery, ensure presentation and safety standards, and actively participate in hotel activities and events to enhance guest experience.