Job Description
Rural Estates Manager
Lands Improvement (LIH)
London-based with travel across South and South East England
£52,000-£60,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Are you ready to take the reins of a diverse rural property portfolio? Beach Baker are delighted to be working with Lands Improvement (LIH), a leading landowner with over 5,000 acres across the UK.
They are seeking a Rural Estates Manager to join their team and lead the strategic management of their estates - including the prestigious Allington, Little Barford, and Copped Hall Estates.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Leading the estate management strategy across a portfolio of farmland and residential lettings.
- Overseeing a team of external managing agents.
- Managing lettings, lease renewals, wayleaves, licences, and non-strategic asset sales.
- Preparing and reporting on annual budgets, forecasts, and monthly performance.
- Working closely with the land promotion and delivery teams to deliver the estate management strategy
What We're Looking For:
- 3+ years PQE in rural estate management.
- Strong strategic, financial, and operational skills.
- Experience managing agents and delivering estate-wide initiatives.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for rural property.
What's On Offer:
- Salary: £52,000 - £60,000
- Discretionary bonus
- 10% employer pension contribution
- Vitality healthcare (for immediate family)
- Dental insurance
- 25 days annual leave
- Hybrid working
How to apply
If you are looking for a friendly, knowledgeable team then this could be a great role for you.
Your application will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by Dan Cole. Please call our office on or alternatively send your CV (at this stage do not worry if it's not up-to-date) directly to
All third party and direct applications will be forwarded to Beach Baker Recruitment for review.
