Job Description

A rare opportunity for a dedicated and proactive individual to take full responsibility for the management of a stunning Scottish estate.
Located in Aberdeenshire, the estate spans approximately 1,200 acres and includes arable farming, forestry, fishing, and a property portfolio.
As Estate Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the estate on behalf of the owner. This includes general maintenance of the estate, its buildings, grounds and gardens, managing contractors for outsourced work, overseeing the estate's commercial enterprises and handling administrative tasks and record keeping.
An agricultural background would be beneficial, as while most of the farming is contracted out, the Estate Manager will still be expected to support during busy periods and oversee grain drying and storage.
There are also a number of rental properties on the estate that will fall under your management. These are powered by a biomass heating system, which you will be responsible for operating and maintaining.
We're looking for someone who is self motivated, hands on, and ready to take the lead in managing the estate - someone who understands that this is a lifestyle role, not a standard 9-to-5, and takes real pride in maintaining the estate to a high standard.
The role:

• Management of 1200 acre estate and overseeing its various business interests
• General estate maintenance and upkeep
• Oversee arable contracting operations, with active participation during harvest and responsibility for grain management
• Management of rental properties
• Oversee forestry contractors
• Management of estate's biomass heating system
• Direct line management of full time general worker and casual staff as required
• Small scale livestock management
• Maintain high standards of health and safety on site

About you:

• Outdoor, practical person capable of basic maintenance tasks
• Understanding of arable crops and grain storage/drying
• Able to manage staff, contractors and keep estate running smoothly
• Comfortable with basic admin tasks and keeping accurate records
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Willing to live on site

The package:

• Salary dependent on experience
• Onsite accommodation
• Use of company vehicle
• Pension

How do I apply?
For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Harry Porter on: 01885 485524 (Preferred number) / 07875197231 or e-mail your CV and covering letter To harry.porter@delacyexecutive.co.uk. Thank you.
De Lacy Executive Recruitment will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application.
More information about our processing activities can be found at www.delacyexecutive.co.uk/privacypolicy .
Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission. Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview.
De Lacy Executive Recruitment is an Approved member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards in recruitment practice, and is registered with the Information Commissioners Office. De Lacy Executive Recruitment complies with all relevant data protection legislation.
Company
De Lacy Executive is a recruitment consultancy that supports farming and agri-business.
Since 2000 we have been recruiting within agriculture, horticulture, sustainability, food supply chain and other rural sectors across the UK and Internationally. We arguably have the largest network of candidates and regular employer clients within the sectors we operate in.
Over this time, we have been privileged to help countless companies and jobseekers to achieve their employment goals. We engage at all levels from trainee through to senior executive and in disciplines from production to technical and commercial.
Our team is friendly, knowledgeable and experienced. We welcome your enquiries and offer our very best advice and service whatever the employment situation.
Most of us are agriculturalists by upbringing or education and have experience of working in the sector we serve before entering the recruitment industry.
We are well trained in recruitment practice and De Lacy Executive is a corporate member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards within the recruitment industry.
We maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and are registered and conform to the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
We look forward to hearing from you.
De Lacy Executive Ltd. Suite 1 First Floor, Oak House, Bromyard Road, Worcester, WR2 5HP.
Tel: 01885 483440. E mail:
Company info Website Telephone 01885 483440 Location Suite 1, First Floor
Oak House
Bromyard Road,
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR2 5HP
United Kingdom
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