Job Description
Associate Partner - Estates Manager
Senior Leadership Role | Rural & Estate Management Consultancy
Location: Flexible (Midlands-based portfolio with wider national reach)
Salary: Highly competitive + bonus + partnership prospects
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
We are delighted to be working with a well‑established and highly respected rural consultancy to recruit an Estates Manager at Associate Partner level.
This is a rare opportunity to join a progressive, multi-disciplinary business in a senior leadership role, offering clear progression to full partnership and genuine influence over client strategy, team development and the future growth of the estate management function.
The role will appeal to an experienced rural professional who combines strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and a client-first approach.
The Role
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the strategic and operational management of a diverse rural estate portfolio, acting as a trusted adviser to private landowners, families, trusts and corporate clients.
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Leading the strategic management of rural estates, balancing commercial performance with long-term stewardship
2. Acting as principal adviser to landowners, trustees and boards
3. Advising on land use, rural diversification, property management, renewables, natural capital and environmental schemes
4. Overseeing financial performance, budgeting and reporting across client portfolios
5. Managing landlord and tenant matters, including agricultural tenancies, FMAs and estate property portfolios
6. Leading, mentoring and developing a team of estate managers and surveyors
7. Contributing to business development, client retention and cross-disciplinary collaboration
8. Playing an active role in the strategic leadership of the consultancy at Associate Partner level
Candidate Profile
We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
9. Chartered status (MRICS or FRICS), ideally with a rural or estate management pathway
10. Significant experience managing complex rural estate portfolios
11. Strong commercial and financial understanding of estate performance
12. Credibility and confidence advising clients at principal, trustee or board level
13. Proven leadership and people management capability
14. A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset aligned with partnership progression
15. Experience or interest in natural capital, ESG, renewables or emerging land-use markets (advantageous but not essential)
What's on Offer
16. Appointment at Associate Partner level
17. Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
18. Clear and structured route to equity partnership
19. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
20. Exposure to high-quality estate portfolios and long-term client relationships
21. A professional, supportive and ambitious working culture
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion or to request further details, please contact our recruitment team directly.
Applications will be handled with the utmost discretion.