Deputy Estate Manager | The MacRobert Trust
Join a purpose-driven charity with a rich heritage and an ambitious future. The MacRobert Trust is seeking a Deputy Estate Manager to support the stewardship and long-term development of a diverse rural estate in Tarland, Aberdeenshire. Guided by our mission to advance education, support the armed forces community, and sustain a thriving estate, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
About the Role
Working closely with the Estate Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing day-to-day operations and support the delivery of our “10 Goals for 10 Years” strategy. You’ll oversee maintenance, coordinate projects, manage property systems (Re-Leased), and help ensure the estate is run efficiently, sustainably, and commercially.
The estate spans residential and commercial property, farmland, forestry, community assets, and infrastructure—offering a varied and hands-on role in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee with the Estate Manager the management of the Estate’s let housing portfolio, farm tenancies (1991 Act, SLDTs and MLDTs), and a range of commercial tenancies, including Douneside House, Alastrean Care Home, and the village café and workshop.
- Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, compliance, and contractor performance
- Manage property data and systems (Re-Leased)
- Lead small to medium-sized projects across the Estate, including supporting Douneside House with renovation projects and supporting the Estate Manager with new-build projects
- Support budgeting, rent reviews, and lettings
- Provide support and deputise in rural and forestry activities when required
- Line manage the Estate Administrator and work with in-house teams
- Ensure high standards of health & safety and regulatory compliance
Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
- Ideally, MRICS, CAAV or other relevant and equivalent qualification, or with substantial experience (rural estate management, property maintenance and management, Building Surveyor or Clerk of Works experience).
- Demonstrates a strong awareness of community and stakeholder interests, with the ability to represent the Trust professionally and help maintain and enhance its well-regarded reputation.
- Proven ability to plan and deliver projects on budget and within agreed timescales while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic estate environment.
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen, with excellent financial and IT literacy and a high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build and maintain effective professional relationships with tenants, partners, contractors, and colleagues across the organisation.
- Ability to support strategic estate management decisions while also contributing effectively to operational delivery and day-to-day estate matters.
We offer a competitive starting salary, which will be discussed at the application stage. This is a full-time, permanent role.
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid volunteer time
To apply, submit your CV and covering letter to recruitment@themacroberttrust.org.uk.
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