Live in Estate Manager Job / Property Manager Job in Devon

Live in Estate Manager or Property Manager Job in Devon

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a wonderful large estate in this beautiful part of the country.  The ideal candidate will be down to earth, personable, highly professional and a forward thinking individual. They will really want to understand the family’s values, vision and needs to be able to effectively run both their own home and the whole estate. They will play a key role in being the main point of contact for the principals and all their stakeholders.

The operational aspect of this position requires the Estate Manager and/or Property Manager to be able to multitask, be reactive and proactive and can implement systems to allow for the seamless running of the estate and the main residence. Leading by example and having a team player mindset is what is needed in this role. There are several people working for this estate who will be reporting to this individual.

This role would really suit someone who is also very eco-conscious and who has a more mindful approach on consumption. This mindset will translate into actions and decisions made for the family and how the estate is also managed and run on a day to day basis.

Some of the duties are:

  • A point of contact for the family and everyone in the estate

  • Liaising with the interior staff with any household matters such as expenditures

  • Liaising and overseeing exterior staff

  • Liaising with key contractors/stakeholders

  • A hands on approach, where they are happy to roll up their sleeves when required to carry out the small to the large requests

  • Ability to project manage

  • A strong understanding of how a family home and an estate is run

  • Implementing better systems where needed, both within the residence and the estate

  • Managing budgets for the estate

  • Ensuring all machinery are in place and in good order

  • Security conscious – aware of who and when contractors are due to be on the premises

  • Excellent time management

  • Excellent communication skills – diplomatic and discreet

The family want someone who has a lot of heart when doing this job and that it is more than just a job to them. Someone who they can trust, who can be counted on, who is a problem solver and solution minded individual who can anticipate needs before they are voiced. They have long standing staff and they hope to welcome someone into the fold that will be with them long term. 

Start:  As and when the right person is found.

Accommodation: 5 bedroom farm house – partner and children and pets welcome  

Working week: Monday to Friday, 40/45 hour week with some flexibility

Driving: essential

Salary: Negotiable and dependent on experience

Vacancy number: 188029

Consultant to Contact: Anisa Sykes Lane (Estate Manager) and Jules le Roux (Property Manager)

Email Estate Manager CVs to anisa@greycoatlumleys.co.uk and Property Manager CVs to jules@greycoatlumleys.co.uk