Estate Manager

Estate Manager| Vacancy Reference: 60885 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*

Can you balance heritage, property, people and commercial performance?

Not all property roles are created equal. Ready for something bigger?

Ever wondered what it's like to manage an estate rather than just a building?

What if your next property portfolio came with 130 years of history?

Company Information

Our client is a prestigious private estate with a substantial and diverse property portfolio located on the South Coast. Combining heritage, commerciality, and community focus, the Estate offers a unique opportunity for an experienced property professional to make a lasting impact.

About the Role

• Manage the day-to-day operations of a diverse property and land portfolio.
• Oversee maintenance programmes, repairs, and capital improvement projects.
• Manage external contractors, consultants, and service providers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, occupiers, and stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets, expenditure, and service charge performance.
• Support the delivery of strategic estate initiatives and development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with property, health & safety, environmental, and statutory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance asset value, estate performance, and operational efficiency.
• Provide regular reporting, analysis, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Location - Bournemouth, Dorset

Salary Package - £75,000 - £85,000 basic salary depending on skills and experience

About You (Essential Experience)

We're looking for a commercially minded property professional who can combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to estate management.

You will ideally have:

• Experience managing mixed-use property portfolios, estates, or landholdings.
• Strong knowledge of property management principles and industry best practice.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and projects.
• Strong financial and budget management capability.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.

Professional qualifications such as MRICS, AssocRICS, or a related property qualification would be advantageous but are not essential.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to manage a prestigious and historic estate with a significant presence in the local community.
• A varied and rewarding role spanning property, land, and estate operations.
• The chance to influence the long-term success and stewardship of a unique portfolio.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Bournemouth-based role offering an exceptional coastal location and quality of life.

Interested?

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while managing a unique and highly regarded estate portfolio, I'd love to hear from you.

Keywords - Senior Estate Manager, Property & Estate Manager, Head of Estate Management, Estates & Property Manager, Estates Director, Head of Estates, Estate Portfolio Manager, Estate Portfolio Lead

How to apply - Please click on the APPLY NOW button or please send your CV to Donna Morgan - Principal Recruitment Manager.

*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*

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