A beautiful privately owned estate is seeking a proactive Estate Manager or Domestic Couple. 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. If Domestic Couple, then one half of the couple to be fully experienced in all aspects of housekeeping to a high standard, who would join the existing housekeeping team.

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 estates 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, 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.

Hours: 5 day week. 40hrs ( some flexibility depending on when the family are in residence)

Working couple considered . Partner to be fully experienced in all aspects of housing keeping to a high standard who would join the existing housekeeping team.
Accommodation: Private estate accommodation provided; pet friendly , not suitable for dependants.
Salary: Excellent renumeration package for the right candidate/couple