The historic Beaulieu Estate requires an enthusiastic full-time Estate Surveyor to support the Resident Agent in this new role.
Situated within the New Forest National Park and bordering the Solent, the estate comprises of approximately 7,000 acres incorporating 127 residential lets, 5 let farms and a variety of commercial leases, along with almost 2,000 acres of commercially managed in-hand woodland and a nature reserve. The Estate team are also responsible for the building and grounds maintenance of two visitor attractions, coastal sea defences and landscape infrastructure.
Whilst this role involves all aspects of estate management. There will be a strong emphasis on the agricultural portfolio, stewardship schemes for the estate and opportunities for natural capital projects as well as working with the visitor attraction to improve their sustainability.
The successful applicant will have experience in Estate Management, either on an estate or within a firm. They will ideally hold a degree in Estate Management or something similar and be RICS qualified. Experience of stewardship schemes, agricultural, residential and commercial tenancies and knowledge of tenancy law will be essential. Furthermore, the candidate will have good interpersonal skills, be enthusiastic and committed and able to work well with colleagues in the Estate team and visitor attractions. You must hold a clean Driving Licence.
Job description
· PRIMARY RESPONSBILITIES
· Maximising the income and outcomes from Environmental Stewardship schemes across the estate
· Developing any Natural Capital opportunities across the Estate
· Taking the lead and working with colleagues on the sustainability of the Estate and the visitor attractions and developing projects
· Documenting and managing all land-based tenancies including rent reviews and lease renewals and liaising with agricultural tenants on all day to day management issues.
· Maintaining records on Landmark, Updating and refining new mapping software, production of tenancy plans and dovetailing in to Landmark.
· Updating and refining information held digitally on Landmark and helping to reduce reliance on paper/files.
· Managing the wider estate to maintain its appearance and investigating opportunities to develop additional income streams to include dealing with grants, stewardship agreements and other agri-environmental schemes. Managing events and activities that involve Estate land. Assisting the Resident Agent to review the farming practices across the Estate and consider any strategic changes that may be required in line with agricultural policies.
· Working with the Resident Agent to draw up and implement budgets for various Estate entities. Preparing reports for financial performance with the Accountancy team.
· Identify opportunities, plan and execute a programme of minor developments on the Estate.
· Deal with planning applications and environment schemes and have an involvement in the monitoring of Local Development Plans etc including making representatives to Local Planning Authorities.
· Deal with planning applications from local residents in respect of restrictive covenants.
· Direct responsibility for manging the Estate Warden and the nature reserve.
· Working with the Resident Agent to draw up and implement budgets for various Estate entities.
· With the assistance of the team ensuring that all record systems including filing, property terriers, property compliance records are to up to date and fit for purpose.
· To manage any other opportunities in non-traditional Estate Management areas for the benefit of the Estate.
· To assist the Resident Agent in any aspects of the Safety, Health and Environmental issues for all areas of the Beaulieu Estate including with any external advisors and implementing agreed actions in line with the Construction Design and Management Regulations.
· Liaising with the Estate professional advisors as necessary
· Dealing with external contacts and fielding queries for the Estate.
· SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Assisting with any matters relating the management of the residential portfolio
· Working with the Clerk of Works to manage the repair and the maintenance of properties on the Estate using in-house staff and outside contractors.
· Assisting the Resident Agent in managing the Insurance cover the Estate and dealing with insurance claims when required.
· Performing all other duties in relation the management of the Estate, as directed by the Resident Agent from time to time.
Benefits include:
· 22 Days plus Bank holidays per annum – rising to 25 days plus Bank Holidays
· Company Sick pay after qualifying period
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Mental Health First Aider Scheme
· Free Parking
· Free access to the visitor attraction
· Discounts in the attraction shops
· Staff discount in the restaurants on site
· Birthday off as an additional day
To apply for this role:
Please send your CV & COVERING LETTER explaining why you would be the ideal candidate. Only candidates that include a covering letter with their CV will be considered for this position. If you would like to know more information regarding this role or need assistance with your application, please contact HR at recruitment@beaulieu.co.uk.
Please note due to the location of the Beaulieu Estate you must be able to access reliable transport and hold a driving licence as there are no reliable public transport links.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• A member of the CAAV
• RICS qualified

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 07/10/2024
Reference ID: V331