As retained recruiters working with the Lake District National Park Authority , Beach Baker are supporting them in the appointment of a Rural Asset Manager
— a rare opportunity to take a leadership role within one of the UK’s most iconic protected landscapes.
This position offers the chance to shape the future of the Lake District’s rural estate (“the green estate”), delivering major outcomes across nature recovery, climate resilience, cultural heritage and land stewardship .
THE ORGANISATION & OPPORTUNITY
The Authority manages a nationally significant portfolio of land, property and natural assets, operating within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They’re seeking an accomplished professional who can bring strong rural surveying, valuation and asset management expertise to lead the direction of their estate. This is a role with both strategic influence and operational oversight — ideal for someone who thrives in a purpose -driven environment and wants their work to have lasting public impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will:
• Lead and implement the Property Asset Management Strategy (PAMS) to ensure the estate delivers environmental, cultural and financial value
• Manage a team of up to five direct reports, fostering a collaborative, high -performing culture.
• Oversee landlord and tenant matters, common land management, and specialist assets such as dams, trails, and legacy mining infrastructure.
• Act as the Authority’s lead professional valuer, including responsibility for annual CIPFA valuation requirements.
• Develop and support investment and nature recovery schemes across the green estate, securing external and grant funding (including agri-environment and nature-based finance).
• Work closely with the Ranger Service and other departments to provide a joined -up estate management function.
This is a highly varied portfolio with a balance of strategic influence, operational responsibility and people leadership.
THE CANDIDATE
We’d like to speak with professionals who bring:
• Chartered Surveyor (RICS) status or working towards it; Registered Valuer preferred.
• Significant experience in rural estate management, including landlord/tenant engagement and valuation of rural and natural capital assets
