Rural Business Manager

Agricultural and Farming Jobs Agency; Wales; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

22 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Pool car

Beautiful historic estate

Varied role with responsibility

Job summary

A privately owned historic rural estate in North Wales seeks a Rural Business Manager to oversee farming, tenancies, land and leisure activities, while controlling budgets and working with advisers. You will drive opportunities across agricultural and property interests on a varied estate.

We require practical, proactive candidates with experience in rural estate management; NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience in rural estate, agricultural, land or property management.
• Understands agricultural tenancies and works with professional advisers.
• Comfortable managing budgets and financial records.
• Able to coordinate contractors, staff and external specialists.

Responsibilities

• Support farming operations, environmental schemes and grant applications.
• Manage agricultural tenancies, grazing licences, rent collection and reviews.
• Coordinate land access, rights and estate activities.
• Oversee leisure activities and ensure smooth operations.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and expenditure with accurate records.
• Collaborate with estate staff, contractors and advisers.

Skills

Rural estate management

Budgeting & finance

Stakeholder relations

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

RURAL BUSINESS MANAGER l NORTH WALES

VACANCY ID: 64385 DM

*This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.*

Are you an ambitious Rural Surveyor, Land Agent or Estate Manager looking for more responsibility and the opportunity to make your mark?

Could you be the person to help manage and develop a diverse historic rural estate in beautiful North Wales?

Not your typical Estate Management role! Are you ready for a position where farming, property, land and business all come together?

From farming to property, tenancies to leisure - can you turn your hand to it all?

Location: North Wales

Salary & Benefits - £45,000+ dep on exp

About the Company

Our client is a privately owned, historic rural estate in North Wales, with a rich heritage spanning more than 650 years. At the heart of its local community, the estate brings together a diverse portfolio of agricultural, property, leisure, conservation and rural business interests. With a strong connection to the surrounding countryside and a commitment to maintaining and developing its estate for future generations, this is a business where tradition meets modern rural enterprise.

The Role

No two days are likely to look the same! Your responsibilities will include:

• Farming & Rural Business: Supporting agricultural operations, environmental schemes, grant applications and identifying new opportunities.
• Tenancies & Lettings: Managing agricultural tenancies, grazing licences, rent collection and rent reviews.
• Land & Property: Coordinating land access, rights, property interests and estate activities.
• Leisure & Sporting Interests: Overseeing a varied portfolio of leisure activities and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Budgets & Finance: Managing budgets, forecasts, expenditure and maintaining accurate records.
• People & Contractors: Working alongside estate staff, contractors, advisers and external specialists.
• The Unexpected: Rolling your sleeves up and dealing with the everyday challenges that come with running a busy working estate!

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in rural estate, agricultural, land or property management.
• Understands agricultural tenancies and has experience working with professional advisers.
• Is comfortable managing budgets, financial records and expenditure.
• Can coordinate contractors, staff and external specialists.
• Is organised, commercially aware and has excellent attention to detail.
• Can build relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Is confident working independently, making decisions and taking ownership.

Above all, we want someone practical, proactive and personable who enjoys a varied role and takes real pride in their work.

Benefits offered

• Salary from £45,000 upwards, depending on experience.
• Relocation package available.
• 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to a pool car.
• The opportunity to work within a beautiful historic estate.
• A genuinely varied position with responsibility and scope to make a difference.

As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.

Keywords:

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