Rural Estate & Conservation Manager

Beach Baker; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Beach Baker is supporting a heritage and conservation-focused landowner in appointing a Rural Estate Manager for its Oxfordshire portfolio. The role blends traditional rural estate management with environmental and conservation objectives to influence long-term rural development.

You will manage a varied letting portfolio and rural assets across Oxfordshire, collaborating with tenants, advisers and operational teams to balance commercial and environmental priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a rural surveyor or estate manager.
• Knowledge of rural assets and tenancy management.
• Understanding of environmental conservation and sustainable land use.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage agricultural tenancies and rural property interests across Oxfordshire.
• Provide professional estate management and land-use advice.
• Develop relationships with tenants and occupiers.
• Lead environmental, conservation and project initiatives.
• Oversee budgets, projects, advisers and stakeholders.

Skills

Rural estate management

Agriculture & land use

Agricultural tenancies

Environmental management

Conservation

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Project management

Team collaboration

Job description

Beach Baker is supporting a heritage and conservation-focused landowner in appointing a Rural Estate Manager for its Oxfordshire portfolio. The role blends traditional rural estate management with environmental and conservation objectives to influence long-term rural development.

You will manage a varied letting portfolio and rural assets across Oxfordshire, collaborating with tenants, advisers and operational teams to balance commercial and environmental priorities.