We are working with a large, well-established leisure company to appoint an experienced RICS-qualified Estates Manager to support and enhance a diverse licensed and non-licensed property estate.
This field-based role offers significant autonomy and influence, working closely with operational leadership, licensees, and professional advisors to drive income, protect assets, and enhance long-term estate value, while ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance.
The Role
Reporting into senior estate leadership, the Estates Manager will provide high-quality estate management support across the business. The role is commercially focused, combining rent, lease, and tenure management with strategic asset optimisation and strong stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Managing rent assessments for new lets, rent reviews, renewals, and investment proposals in line with the Pubs Code, RICS guidance, and internal Codes of Practice
Providing proactive support to regional operations teams on complex negotiations with licensees
Leading and supporting rent negotiations to protect and enhance company income
Managing and instructing external agents where specialist input is required
Working with operations and legal teams on notices, lease events, and possession actions
Proactively managing income from the non-licensed estate and identifying opportunities for growth Asset & Estate Optimisation
Identifying surplus land and non-licensed assets and developing strategies to release value
Securing vacant possession and coordinating with planning consultants and professional advisors
Identifying opportunities to acquire freehold interests within the leasehold estate
Actively managing tenure risk and protecting asset control across the estate
Developing estate plans to mitigate property costs including rent, service charge, and dilapidations
Managing relationships with superior landlords and negotiating lease variations, surrenders, and acquisitions
Protecting ownership interests through management of boundaries, easements, and title issues
Supporting negotiations relating to compulsory purchase orders where required
Reviewing title plans to identify surplus land or address title risks
Managing rating agents to ensure high-quality service and challenge excessive rateable values Stakeholder Engagement & Expertise
Acting as a trusted estate management advisor to regional operations teams
Delivering training and guidance to improve estate and leasehold understanding
Supporting senior operational and estate leadership on all property-related matters
Building effective working relationships with licensees to support business objectives Candidate Profile Essential
RICS qualified with strong estate management experience within leisure, hospitality, retail, or multi-site property
Proven track record of managing rent reviews, lease events, and estate compliance
Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and influencing skills
Confident communicator able to challenge constructively and build credibility
Highly organised, self-motivated, and comfortable working autonomously in a field-based role
Good working knowledge of property law, compliance, and landlord & tenant matters
Full UK driving licence
Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams Working Arrangement
Field-based role, with head office attendance required only for specific meetings Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded leisure business in a senior estates role offering autonomy, variety, and real commercial impact across a sizeable UK estate