Rural Estate Manager - National Trust

Candidate Information

Beach Baker are delighted to be working in partnership with The National Trust to recruit a qualified Estate Manger to be based in their regional office near Dorking.

This role is a unique opportunity to work with one of the largest landowners in the UK.

ABOUT THE TEAM

You will be working within a regional team of 13/14 and be part responsible for the beautiful Surrey Hills and River Wey & Godalming portfolios. The busy, expanding team specialises in rural estate management and works together to get the job done. You’ll be a key member of the team as well as working with other Estate Managers across the region. Although based in Dorking, you will also have the opportunity to work from home as well as the offices across the region.

THE LOCATIONS

Box Hill | National Trust

Box Hill is the perfect place to discover a family walk and explore the Surrey Hills. Forming part of the North Downs, Box Hill has views across the surrounding countryside. It's home to lots of wildlife and plants too, including the Adonis blue butterfly and bee orchid.

Frensham Little Pond | National Trust

Frensham Little Pond and Great Pond were originally created in the 13th century, to supply fish to the Bishop of Winchester and his court, whilst visiting Farnham Castle. Today the pond and surrounding area is a sanctuary for wildlife with always something new to see.

Leith Hill | National Trust

Leith Hill is set within the Surrey Hills, and from the Tower rising majestically above the surrounding hills you can see sweeping views towards London in the North and the English Channel in the South. The top of the Tower is the highest point in South-East England.

Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl | National Trust

Open the gate and step into a colourful mosaic of purple, greens and gold. All is quiet apart from the sounds of nature. Visit and discover why Hindhead Commons and the Devil’s Punch Bowl is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf | National Trust

The Wey was one of the first British rivers to be made navigable, and opened to barge traffic in 1653. This 15mile waterway linked Guildford to Weybridge on the Thames, and then to London. The Godalming Navigation, opened in 1764, enabled barges to work a further four miles upriver. The award-winning visitor centre at Dapdune Wharf in Guildford tells the story of the navigations and the people who lived and worked on them.

ESTATE MANAGMENT

We look after more land than any other private landowner: everything from coastline and clifftops, to woodland and wildlife rich meadows, as well as over 4,500 residential, commercial and farm tenancies.

So as you can imagine, Estate Management in the National Trust is a vast and vital area of our work. It always has been and always will be. Please click here for more information.

THE POSITION

You’ll manage the Trust’s diverse let estate of agricultural, residential, and commercial tenancies. You’ll offer technical advice, support on land management matters and identify future opportunities for the portfolio.

No two days are the same for a National Trust Estate Manager, and the variety this brings is what makes it so challenging and exciting. You could be helping a tenant farmer discover new value from a more sustainable approach to their business. You might also be part of a team of specialists mapping out ways to make our landscapes more resilient to change. Or you could be working with consultants on a major maintenance or renovation project for an historic estate building.

THE CANDIDATE

A member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (preferably rural pathway)

Have in-depth knowledge of land use, agriculture, asset management, land management, conservation, and sustainable development

Be highly organised and committed to delivering excellent client service

Able to lead a team focused on delivering excellent results

Have strong project management skills

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

This is a great opportunity to combine your solid professional knowledge, asset management skills and creative thinking. This will help in shaping the future of their unique landscapes for nature, climate and people.

On offer is the opportunity for hybrid working, without the pressure of fee earning.

VALUES

Love People and places

People and places needs each other to thrive. We care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.

We care about places and nature for people. We inspire people through our knowledge, enthusiasm and actions. We work together to bring places to life for people. We champion the variety of places and the people who connect with them.

Welcome everyone

We are for everyone. We play a positive role, locally and nationally connecting and inspiring people.

We are understanding and respectful. We are curious and learn from others. We collaborate, proactively considering different perspectives. We are welcoming and value difference.

Think now and for ever

Be part of creating a lasting legacy for the future by valuing what we have, embracing change and moving forward. We respect and learn from the past to inform the decisions we make today. We embrace change and think creatively so were always relevant. We act responsibly and sustainably, avoiding waste. We consider the impact of everything we do on people, the planet and our financial health.

Make it happen

We move forward with purpose and focus, always aiming to simplify and improve.

We act efficiently to keep it simple. We deliver great service and quality. We prioritise effectively and own our actions. We lead where we should, and support where we can.

THE THINGS WE DO FOR YOU

We want you to learn, discover and develop your career. And we’ll do everything we can to offer you the training, support and development that you need to achieve your goals. This could, for example, include helping you to study for a professional qualification appropriate to your career, trying something new or moving into a different business area. We’ll work with you to plan your development in a way that’s right for your needs

Induction. Your learning in the Trust starts with your induction. Whatever role you're here to do we'll explain what to expect, show you where to go and make sure you understand your new environment before you get going.

Personal career progression development programme. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to development. Tailored to you our ‘Grow Your Own Career’ approach is in place to help you identify where you see your career heading, and the best ways to get there.

Learning resources. We all learn in different ways and respond to different styles. It’s what works for you, whether that’s on the job training, flexible e learning or one to one support. And in an organisation of our size and diversity, there’s plenty of room to develop and places to go.

Future Engage and Deliver leadership programme. If you’re in a management role we’ll support you to become a better leader through our ‘Future Engage and Deliver’ leadership programme. The programme is designed to make sure you’re well equipped with the skills and confidence to lead your teams to deliver our plans.

Professional subscriptions. If you need to hold a qualification for your role, from either a legal or professional point of view, we’ll cover the cost of your membership fee. We’ll need to see that it’s part of your continuous professional development, though.

Employee volunteering. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the National Trust and many other charities. That's why we'll give you every opportunity to get involved with some volunteering outside the Trust. It's also a brilliant way to try new things, learn new skills and meet new people. So we'll give you up to five paid days per year to do your bit.

Secondments. Secondments are an excellent way for you to gain and practise new skills in real life situations, preparing you for a potential next career move. They usually last from three to 12 months ideal for temporary or project roles

GENERAL WORKING BENEFITS

Flexible working

We'll do everything we can to help you find a healthy work life balance. Our people can sometimes work compressed working weeks, flexible work patterns, from home, in job shares, part-time and on annualised hours (this means for example, working for 10 months of the year and not working the other two). Let us know how we can support you in your role and make your work life balance the best it can be.

Employee Assistance Programme

Our Employee Assistance Programme ensures you have unlimited access to a 24 hourfree, confidential telephone helpline. This service gives you free advice on a wide variety of issues such as legal advice, information and where appropriate, face to face counselling.

Life membership

After 15 years' continuousservice, we'll give you life membership of the National Trust when you leave. It extends to a partner too. This membershipis worth over £1,500and gives you free access to Trust properties for life.

Partner card

Our Partner card gives your spouse or partner (and any accompanying children under 18) free admission to our special places, whether you're with them or not.

Staff card

The Staff card entitles you, an accompanying guest and your children (under18) to free admission to all National Trust properties and 20% discount at our retail and food and beverage outlets (a small number of exclusions apply) and up to 35% discount on our holiday cottages. It also entitles you to discounts at other partnership organisations such as the Historic House Hotel range.

Long service award

We love that you love your job. So at every fifth anniversary from 10 years service right throughto 50 years we celebrate with you. At 10 years, we'll give you a cash sum, which goes up in increments thereafter (payments are subject to tax and National Insurance). At 25 years, you'll receive a special print of one of your favourite Trust places to recognise your very special contribution.

Employer supported volunteering

Volunteers are an important part of many charities. If you've worked with us continuously for 12 months or longer, we’ll give you paid time off (up to 5 days pro rata per year) to enable you to volunteer with other charities, community groupsor organisations.

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

Pay

We benchmark our salaries externally against the Public and the 'Not for Profit' sectors, and offer a competitive salary to attract and retain great people. We reward performance enabling you to progressthroughyour pay band. We don't offer bonuses, not because we don't want to, but because the money we generate goes back into our vital work.

Annual leave

When you join us, you'll receive 25 days' holiday a year (excluding public holidays). This increases to 28 days after three years, 30 days after five years and 31 days after 10 years. Your annual leave is pro-rata if you work part-time.

Sickness pay

If you become ill, you're entitled to one-week sick leave at full pay during your first three months of employment. This rises to three months at full pay after three months and a further three months at half pay after you've completed four years' service.

Pension scheme

We top up your pensionfund by matching any contributionsyou make up to 10% of your basic salary. That means if you contribute 10% of your salary the Trust will contribute 10% to your pension fund too. We work in partnershipwith Legal and General and you can follow the value of your investments online. We offer a 'salary sacrifice' scheme to help make your contributionstax efficient and exempt from National Insurance. Your policy belongs to you, not the company.

Income protection

If having worked for us for a year, you were to become ill and unable to work, you'd receive 50% of your annual salary for up to five years (dependingon your individual circumstances). Life assurance

It's not something any of us likes to dwell on but should you die while in service your beneficiaries will receive a lump sum.

Season ticket loan

To help you spread the cost of your travel over a year, either by bus or train, we offer season ticket loans. As long as you've passed your probation period, you can take advantage of this benefit.

Cycle to work scheme

Basically, we buy the bike and safety equipment that you choose up to the value of £2,500.We then loan these back to you over an agreed period taking the money from your monthly pay packet througha 'salary sacrifice' arrangement. You effectively pay no tax or National Insurance contributionson these amounts, and that means you can save up to 49% on the value of the bike and accessories (dependingon the level of tax you pay).

Rental Deposit Loan Scheme

To help ease the cost of moving, we offer a Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. This enables you to borrow up to £1,500interest free, towards a private rental deposit. The loan will be repayable in 12 monthly instalments

HEALTH AND FAMILY BENEFITS

Maternity leave

If you've worked with us continuously for 12 months or longer, you're entitled to enhanced maternity pay so long as you come back to work for us. This is made up of 13 weeks at full pay followed by 26 weeks statutory pay. We also try, where possible, to help you ease back into your job when you return to work.

Adoption leave

We treat parents adopting a child in the same way as those expecting a baby. The main adoptive carer will be entitled to Enhanced Adoption Leave at 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks statutory pay (as long as you've worked with us for a year).

Paternity leave

We'll give you one week's enhanced paternity leave at full pay followed by one week’s statutory pay. This means that you can support your partner and the new arrival at this exciting time.

Parental leave

If you've worked with us for at least a year, we'll give you up to 18 weeks unpaid leave. You can take up to four weeks unpaid leave in any one year in blocks of one week.

Shared Parental Leave

Our Shared Parental Leave arrangements mirror our other policies and, if eligible, you can benefit from up to 13 weeks enhanced shared parental leave pay in addition to the balance of any statutory payments you may be entitled to.

Eye tests

If you spend a lot of time looking at a computer display, you're entitled to a full eye exam (every two years) plus, if needed, a free pair of £45 Pentax CR39 single vision glasses.

Health Cash Plan

Our Health Cash Plan provides you with cash back on every day health care costs such as dental, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy and many others, in exchange for a monthly premium. We subsidise the scheme for you so cover starts from as little as £1.64 a month.