Land Manager

Location: Private Estate, Nevis

Reports To: Head Gardener

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Land Manager to oversee arboriculture, land stewardship, roadway maintenance, and associated operational functions across two large private estates. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise in arboriculture, proven people-management skills, and the ability to coordinate complex land, infrastructure, and animal-care operations in collaboration with other colleagues who have similar roles in other areas on the estate. The Land Manager plays a critical role in maintaining the health, safety, and long-term sustainability of the estates’ landscapes, woodlands, roadways, and supporting systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Land, Arboriculture & Infrastructure Management

• Manage all aspects of arboriculture across both estates, including tree pruning, thinning, felling, veteran tree care, root protection zones (RPZs), and tree health programs.
• Oversee woodland management, grasslands, meadow (sward) areas, and rainwater systems across the estates.
• Direct roadway and track maintenance, ensuring safe, high-quality access throughout the estates.
• Manage green waste processing, including composting and mulch production for estate use.
• Oversee drainage, groundwater, and coastal management, including swales, ghauts, erosion monitoring, and mitigation at the properties.
• Ensure the upkeep of hard landscaping features, including stone walls, ruins, road edging, and estate structures.
• Maintain perimeter fencing, including vegetation management around the fence and reporting of electrical issues.

• Provide direct line management to the Arboriculture Team, other land teams, and assigned project teams.
• Collaborate closely with the Head Gardener and other colleagues on planning, prioritization, and execution of works.
• Supervise, train, and support staff, ensuring safe work practices, equipment use, and secure storage.
• Monitor staff leave, assist with recruitment, and administer disciplinary actions when required.

• Manage the Herdsman and oversee daily pet care operations.
• Arrange coverage during staff absences and emergencies.
• Coordinate veterinary care, including appointments, follow-ups, transportation, and medication management.
• Manage purchasing of pet-related supplies.
• Provide weekly pet-care reports and regular updates via established communication channels.

• Manage budgets, purchasing, and shipping for arboriculture, roadway maintenance, green waste processing, pet care, and other assigned accounts.
• Prepare budget proposals and maintain detailed purchasing and account coding records.
• Manage shipping logistics including documentation, coordination with carriers, compliance with procedures, and communication of regulatory changes.
• Contribute to weekly horticulture and operations reports, including written updates and photographs.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Arborist qualification (ISA or equivalent) required
• Proven experience in estate, land, or arboricultural management
• Strong knowledge of tree health, soil management, drainage systems, and land infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and complex operations
• Experience with budgeting, purchasing, and logistics management
• Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions and respond to emergencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced arboriculture or land management certifications
• Experience working on large private estates or similar environments
• Knowledge of coastal land management and erosion mitigation

Additional Information

This role requires flexibility, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities across geographically distinct properties. Relocation assistance available.