At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage day-to-day operations of a prestigious estate and oversee maintenance and improvement projects.
- Company: Join a historic private estate with a strong community focus on the South Coast.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and a chance to influence estate success.
- Other info: Enjoy a varied role with excellent career growth opportunities in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while managing a unique property portfolio in a beautiful coastal location.
- Qualifications: Experience in property management and strong relationship-building skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 85000 £ per year.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship; the successful applicant must have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.
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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