Live in Estate Manager job in Devon
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has land management knowledge and experience and who knows how to run a large estate smoothly and efficiently.
This job is in a beautiful part of the country and will suit someone who has a love for the outdoors, project management and conservation work. The ideal candidate will be down to earth, personable, highly professional and a forward thinking individual. They will really want to understand the family’s values, vision and needs to be able to effectively run both their own home and the whole estate. They will play a key role in being the main point of contact for the principals and all their stakeholders.
The operational aspect of this position requires the Estate Manager to be able to multitask, be reactive and proactive and can implement systems to allow for the seamless running of the estate and the main residence. Leading by example and having a team player mindset is what is needed in this role. There are several people working for this estate who will be reporting to this individual.
This role would really suit someone who is also very eco-conscious and who has a more mindful approach on consumption. This mindset will translate into actions and decisions made for the family and how the estate is also managed and run on a day to day basis.
Some of the duties are:
1. A point of contact for the family and everyone in the estate
2. Liaising with the interior staff with any household matters such as expenditures
3. Liaising and overseeing exterior staff
4. Liaising with key contractors/stakeholders
5. A hands on approach, where they are happy to roll up their sleeves when required to carry out the small to the large requests
6. Ability to project manage
7. A strong understanding of how a family home and an estate is run
8. Implementing better systems where needed, both within the residence and the estate
9. Managing budgets for the estate
10. Ensuring all machinery are in place and in good order
11. Security conscious – aware of who and when contractors are due to be on the premises
12. Excellent time management
13. Excellent communication skills – diplomatic and discreet
The family want someone who has a lot of heart when doing this job and that it is more than just a job to them. Someone who they can trust, who can be counted on, who is a problem solver and solution minded individual who can anticipate needs before they are voiced. They have long standing staff and they hope to welcome someone into the fold that will be with them long term.
Start: As and when the right person is found.
Accommodation: 5 bedroom farm house – partner and children and pets welcome
Working week: Monday to Friday, 40/45 hour week with some flexibility
Driving: essential
Salary: Negotiable and dependent on experience
Vacancy number: 188029
Consultant to Contact: Anisa Sykes Lane