Estate Manager – Arran Estate, Isle of Arran
The Estate
The Arran Estate is a diverse, family-owned land and property business extending to approximately 11,000 hectares (29,653 acres) on the Isle of Arran. One of Scotland’s most significant land holdings, the Estate includes in-hand and let farms, holiday accommodation, leisure and tourism, commercial property, woodland, sporting interests, environmental and natural capital interests, quarrying operations, a visitor centre and development opportunities.
The Location
The Ise of Arran, often described as ‘Scotland in miniature’ due to its varied landscapes, lies in the Firth of Clyde, around 35 miles south-west of Glasgow. This island has a resident population of 5000 and is a popular tourist destination, offering golf, hill walking, climbing, wildlife and a wealth of geological and historic sites. Arran is accessible by ferry in approximately 1-1.5 hours from Ardrossan or Troon on the Ayrshire coast. Both ports are accessible from Glasgow and the surrounding area.
The Opportunity
Following the owner’s decision to bring the management inhouse, a unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estate Manager to help shape the Estate’s future. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, enhancing, expanding and diversifying all areas of the Estate’s portfolio, while delivering long-term economic, social and environmental benefits for the business and the wider community.
The Candidate
- MRICS / CAAV qualified with experience in managing rural estates and driving growth through operational improvements and new revenue opportunities, including a good knowledge of farming.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in strategic planning, budgeting and maximising returns.
- Commercially astute, proactive, and able to identify growth opportunities.
- Sensitive to community, heritage and environmental considerations.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with stakeholders at all levels.
- Highly organised, methodical and committed to best practice and integrity.
- Working knowledge of Scottish legal systems, or the ability to become familiar with them.
- A Business Management qualification an advantage.
Working closely with the owners, this rewarding opportunity offers career progression for an applicant with the ambition to take on wider responsibilities, the drive to take forward new initiatives and the determination to contribute to the strategic direction of this estate business with commitment and diplomacy.
For a copy of the job description and to arrange a confidential conversation please contact Helen Astill on 07721 437 085 / helen@astrecsolutions.com.
