Estate Manager – Private & Commercial Estate, Wiltshire

About the role

This is an exciting senior position managing a 1,100‑acre mixed‑use estate in Wiltshire. The role combines oversight of private residential facilities, commercial enterprises such as shooting and emerging lifestyle businesses, and extensive agricultural and forestry operations.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with the Principal and his Chief of Staff.
• Oversee built‑environment maintenance, facilities, utilities and all related contracts.
• Lead HR functions and manage a team of 21 full‑time staff and additional contractors.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, insurance and legislative requirements.
• Report on commercial performance and drive revenue‑generating activities.
• Manage hospitality, events, shooting operations and new revenue initiatives.
• Supervise farming, forestry and environmental projects in partnership with external experts.
• Lead project delivery for new estate developments.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an Estate Manager with strong commercial acumen.
• Ability to report on financial performance and manage budgets.
• Comfortable working with evolving priorities and multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to maintain discretion.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary between £100,000 and £120,000 per year.
• Full‑time permanent role on a prestigious private estate.
• Opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of property, agriculture and hospitality assets.