Land Manager

Private client in Buckinghamshire requires experienced Land Manager to maintain and enhance their 150 acre estate.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong knowledge and experience in land management including forestry, ponds and meadows. Farming connections in the local area would be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities
Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all estate landscape areas, which include mature woodlands, lawns, field, pond and wildflower meadow
Managing a team of gardeners and groundsmen, to include both employed staff and external contractors.
Introduce new planting
Upkeep of the produce garden and cutting garden
Lawn maintenance
Soil health, mulching, composting, fertilising
Seasonal garden tasks such as pruning and leaf clearing
Maintain driveways, pathways, terraces, garden furniture etc.
Tree maintenance/understanding
Operate a range of garden machinery including chainsaws, tractors and irrigation equipment.
Wildlife management
Maintenance of fences, gates and other boundaries.


Requirements
Applicants must have proven land management experience, preferably in a large estate.
Must have horticultural knowledge as well as landscape maintenance
Be proficient in operating garden machinery and hand tools
Experienced in managing staff and external contractors
Experience in co-coordinating projects
Forestry, farming or horticultural qualifications would be advantageous
Excellent communication skills
A valid driving licence and reliable transportation
This is a demanding role, and applicants must be physically fit and strong.

This position can be live-in or live-out. Accommodation comprises a studio flat on the estate.

Please note: detailed background checks will be conducted on all applicants for this role.

c. £50,000 - £55,000 DOE