Rural Estates Manager - South East

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beach Baker Property Recruitment is seeking a Rural Estates Manager to oversee the strategic management of a diverse rural property portfolio across Southern England. The role involves leading estate management strategy, managing agents, and preparing annual budgets, with an attractive salary and benefits package. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with a friendly, knowledgeable team.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

10% employer pension contribution

Vitality healthcare (for immediate family)

Dental insurance

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in rural estate management.
• Strong strategic, financial, and operational skills.
• Experience managing agents and delivering estate-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strategic Management

Financial Acumen

Operational Skills

Team Management

Proactive Approach

Job description

Rural Estates Manager
Lands Improvement (LIH)
London-based with travel across South and South East England
£52,000 + Bonus + Benefits

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:

• Salary: £52,000
• Discretionary bonus
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Vitality healthcare (for immediate family)
• Dental insurance
• 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid working

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 [e-mail]

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