Estate Manager – Hands-On Leadership Role in a Dynamic Estate
Location: Moreton-In-Marsh
Hours: 08:30 – 16:30 (flex needed to work outside of these hours)
Full-Time | Permanent
IOSH Course Offered
Salary £35,000 plus excellent company benefits
Are you a proactive, people-focused leader with a passion for hospitality, facilities, and operational excellence? We're looking for an Estate Manager to take the reins of a busy, multifaceted estate that includes accommodation, catering, events, and property management.
About the Role:
This is a hands-on, varied, and challenging role where no two days are the same. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the estate, ensuring high standards across housekeeping, catering, maintenance, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support a diverse team including housekeepers, chefs, a night porter, maintenance assistant, and admin staff.
- Manage daily operations including room lists, private events, and catering logistics.
- Maintain excellent relationships with staff, encouraging feedback and continuous improvement.
- Oversee both reactive and planned maintenance – from leaking taps to boiler breakdowns.
- Coordinate with outsourced Health & Safety providers and ensure compliance (IOSH qualification preferred – training can be provided).
- Be the go-to person for emergencies and staffing issues, including agency coordination and out-of-hours support.
- Commission tradespeople and manage purchasing of cleaning and maintenance supplies.
- Support ongoing property renovation projects and ensure contingency plans are in place.
Your Team Includes:
- Head Chef
- Head Gardener
- Night Porter
- 3 Housekeepers
- Maintenance Assistant
What We're Looking For:
- Strong man-management and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in hospitality, facilities, or estate management.
- Ability to think on your feet and remain calm under pressure.
- A flexible, can-do attitude – willing to roll up your sleeves when needed.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- IOSH qualification (or willingness to complete the course).
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
- Work in a beautiful, fully operational estate with a rich variety of events and activities.
- Opportunity to shape and improve standards across departments.
- Training and development opportunities, including IOSH certification.