A beautiful privately owned estate is seeking a proactive Estate Manager.  The ideal candidate will be practical, resourceful, and capable of the smooth running of the estate.  The estate comprises of 150 acres, an 8 bedroom country house, additional cottages, various outbuildings/stables, lakes, and watercourses.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the day-to-day running of the estate.
• Meet with Principal to discuss plans, events, and general estate requirements.
• Manage the upkeep and enhancement of the estate’s gardens and grounds.
• Oversee the Gardening team to review seasonal planting, mowing, pruning, and general landscape tasks. 
• Manage outside contractors employed for a specific purpose, ie tree surgeons, service engineers etc.
• Proactively identify and address potential maintenance and repairs across the estate.
• Responsible for the monitoring and upkeep of the estate's security and security systems to safeguard the estate and residents. 
• Being the first point of contact on the estate for alarm monitoring companies, outside providers, etc.
• Liaise with the wider team, providing regular updates, and acting as point of contact for the family.
• Liaise with event planners and caterers to ensure that all events run smoothly.

Skills/Knowledge

• Proven experience managing a private estate or similar property.
• Knowledge of groundskeeping and land management.
• Great leadership, highly organised, thorough, and be calm under pressure.  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Adept at financial management and budgeting.
• Diligent about health and safety.
• Good sense of humour.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Qualifications in Horticulture, estate or land management would benefit.

Days/hours – Monday to Friday with some flexibility, 40 hours per week.

Accommodation - Private estate accommodation provided; pet friendly, not suitable for dependants.

Salary - Excellent remuneration package for the right candidate.