Estate Manager | Vacancy Reference: 60885 DM
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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.
- 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.
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.
*Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification relevant to the job.*
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