Estate manager recruitment · UK & Europe
Estate manager recruitment for country estates
Estate managers who run the land, buildings, staff and projects of a private estate. Found through Michael's private network and vetted by him personally.
The short answer
What an estate manager does for your estate
An estate manager runs a country estate as a business: leading the house, grounds and maintenance teams, managing contractors and building projects, holding the estate budget, and looking after tenants, compliance and the land itself.
On larger estates the estate manager reports to a family office or land agent, with a house manager running the main house. On smaller ones they cover both and work directly with the principal.
Estate managers we place
Find the right kind of estate manager
Residential estate
Runs the house, grounds and staff of a private country home.
Sporting or agricultural estate
Adds farming, shoots, forestry or let property to the running of the estate.
Estate and house manager
Covers the land and the main house on estates without a separate house manager.
Estate manager salary
What does an estate manager cost?
Typical gross annual salaries from MOR's recent searches, before the placement fee.
| Estate manager | Typical salary |
|---|---|
| Residential estate | £75k–£90k |
| Sporting or agricultural estate | £85k–£110k |
| Estate and house manager | £80k–£100k |
Gross annual salary. Packages vary with the size of the estate and often include accommodation.
Vetting
How we vet estate managers
- Face-to-face interview with Michael, and a practical discussion of a real estate brief
- References verified directly with previous principals, family offices or estate offices
- Identity, right to work and background checks
- A visit to the estate before an offer
Questions
Hiring an estate manager: FAQs
What does an estate manager do?
An estate manager runs the land, buildings, staff and budget of a private estate, and manages contractors, tenants and building projects. A house manager runs the main house and its staff.
How long does it take to hire an estate manager?
Under a week from brief to shortlist for most estates.
What does an estate manager agency charge?
Fees are agreed with each client and depend on the search. Every search starts with an engagement deposit, credited against the fee.
Other household staff
Looking for an estate manager?
Tell Michael about the estate. Confidential, with a reply the same working day.