Estate Management Assistant / Land Agent - West Sussex

Estate Management Assistant / Land Agent Major Historic Rural Estate West Sussex

Location: West Sussex
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a significant and well established historic rural estate in West Sussex for an Estate Management Assistant / Land Agent to join its in house estate team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, organised and commercially aware property professional who is looking to develop or build on their experience within estate and land management. The role offers wide exposure across a large and diverse estate portfolio, with the opportunity to grow responsibility and technical capability over time.

The Estate

Our client manages one of the most prominent estates in southern England, centred on a nationally significant heritage asset and the surrounding town and countryside.

• Historic and heritage assets, including a Grade I listed principal building, gardens and parkland that support tourism and events
• Agricultural and rural land, with a mix of tenanted and in hand farming enterprises
• Woodland and environmental assets, with a strong emphasis on biodiversity, habitat restoration and conservation led land management
• Residential property, including estate cottages and town properties supporting the local community
• Commercial and community property, such as offices, yard space and estate buildings
• Strategic development land, delivering well designed, community focused schemes aligned with local planning policy

The estate is professionally managed with a clear focus on long term stewardship, heritage preservation, sustainability and strong tenant and community relationships.

The Role

Based from the estate office, the successful candidate will provide day to day estate and property management support, working closely with tenants, contractors and the wider estate team.

• Liaising with tenants and contractors, including arranging property maintenance and inspections
• Assisting with commercial and residential rent reviews
• Managing correspondence with tenants, contractors and internal estate teams
• Administering ad hoc licences (including gardens, garages, grazing and buildings)
• Supporting the coordination and delivery of the annual inspection programme
• Assisting with compliance requirements across the estate portfolio, including health & safety, statutory compliance and insurance risk
• Maintaining and updating estate systems and CRM records
• Supporting awareness of estate budgets, cashflow and arrears

The role offers broad exposure across estate operations and is ideally suited to someone keen to expand their responsibilities and knowledge in a structured and supportive environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience in a similar estate, property or land management support role
• A good understanding of property compliance requirements
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A practical, solutions focused approach
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (CRM experience advantageous)
• A positive attitude and commitment to teamwork and customer service

CAAV or MRICS qualification, or progress towards either, would be advantageous but is not essential where relevant experience is demonstrated.

Why Apply?

• Work within a large, diverse and high profile rural estate
• Gain exposure to a broad range of heritage, rural, residential, commercial and development assets
• Develop a long term career in estate management
• Be part of a professional, collaborative and supportive in house team
• Build responsibility and technical expertise over time