Medical Communications jobs in Cheshire

Estate Manager

We are seeking an exceptional Estate Manager to take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of a prestigious private estate.

This is a hands-on management position requiring an individual with outstanding organisational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to lead and coordinate multiple departments to the highest standards. The successful candidate will ensure the estate operates seamlessly, maintaining five-star presentation, efficiency, compliance, and service at all times.

This role would suit an experienced manager from a private household, luxury hospitality, private estate, or high-end property management background who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all daily operations across the estate.
• Coordinate and supervise housekeeping, maintenance, gardening, security and external contractors.
• Plan, prioritise and organise workloads to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently.
• Develop and maintain systems, procedures and standards across the estate.
• Carry out regular inspections to ensure exceptional presentation and maintenance standards.
• Manage maintenance schedules, compliance programmes and statutory inspections.
• Allocate resources effectively and monitor progress of all ongoing works.
• Manage staff performance, training and development.
• Conduct regular team meetings and maintain excellent communication across departments.
• Produce reports, budgets and operational updates for the principals.
• Ensure health and safety policies are followed at all times.
• Manage inventories, procurement and supplier relationships.
• Anticipate problems before they arise and implement practical solutions.
• Maintain complete confidentiality and professionalism.

Essential Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone who is:

• An experienced manager with a proven track record of leading teams.
• Highly methodical in their approach to work.
• Exceptionally organised with excellent planning skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented and able to spot issues others overlook.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise effectively.
• A confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving abilities.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Able to maintain the highest standards without constant supervision.
• Professional, discreet and trustworthy.
• Computer literate and confident using management software, Microsoft Office and digital reporting systems.

Essential Requirements

• Significant management experience within a private household, estate, luxury hospitality, hotel, yacht or similar high-end environment.
• Experience managing multiple staff and contractors.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will naturally be:

• Highly organised.
• Methodical.
• Detail-focused.
• Reliable.
• Professional.
• Proactive.
• Calm and composed.
• Flexible.
• Efficient.
• A natural leader.
• Solutions-focused.
• Able to maintain exceptionally high standards.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £65,000.00 - £70,000.00 per annum
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys creating structure, managing people, and ensuring every aspect of a prestigious private estate operates to the highest possible standard.

Pay: £65,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person