Rural Estates Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landowner seeks a Rural Estates Manager to oversee a diverse property portfolio across the UK. The role involves strategic management of estates, budget preparation, and collaboration with teams for effective estate delivery. A proactive approach and relevant experience in rural management are essential for this position.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Vitality healthcare (for immediate family)

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in rural estate management.
• Experience managing agents and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leading estate management strategy across farmland and residential lettings.
• Overseeing external managing agents.
• Managing lettings, lease renewals, wayleaves, and asset sales.

Skills

Strategic management

Financial skills

Operational skills

Proactive approach

Job description

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London-based with travel across South and South East England

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 a Rural Estates Manager to join their team and lead the strategic management of their estates – including the prestigious Allington, Little Barford, and Copped Hall Estates.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• 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

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years PQE in rural 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:

• Discretionary bonus
• Vitality healthcare (for immediate family)
• 25 days annual leave

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 [emailprotected]

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