FULL-TIME DOMESTIC COUPLE - AF188 -LIPHOOK HAMPSHIRE, LONDON A beautiful privately owned estate is seeking a proactive Estate Manager or Domestic Couple. The ideal candidate will be practical, resourceful and capable of the smooth running of the estate. The estate comprises of 150 acres - an 8 bedroom country house, additional cottages, various outbuildings/stables lakes and watercourses. If Domestic Couple, then one half of the couple to be fully experienced in all aspects of housekeeping to a high standard, who would join the existing housekeeping team. Duties and Responsibilities: -Supervise and manage the day to day running of the Estate. -Meet with Principal to discuss plans, events, and general estate requirements. -Manage the upkeep and enhancement of the estate’s gardens and grounds. -Oversee the Gardening team to review seasonal planting, mowing, pruning and general landscape tasks. -Manage outside contractors employed for a specific purpose, ie Tree surgeons, service engineers etc -Proactively identify and address potential maintenance and repairs across the estate. -Responsible for the Monitoring and upkeep of the estates security and security systems to safeguard the estate and residents. -Being the first point of contact on the estate for Alarm monitoring companies, outside providers. etc -Liaise with the wider team, providing regular updates, and acting as point of contact for the family -Liaise with event planners, caterers to ensure that all events run smoothly. Skills/knowledge: -Proven experience managing a private estate or similar property -Knowledge of groundskeeping and land management. -Great leadership, highly organised, thorough and be calm under pressure. -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. -Excellent IT skills -Adept at financial management and budgeting -Diligent about health and safety. -Good sense of humour Full UK driving licence essential. Qualifications in Horticulture, estate or land management would benefit. Hours: 5 day week. 40hrs ( some flexibility depending on when the family are in residence) Working couple considered. Partner to be fully experienced in all aspects of housing keeping to a high standard who would join the existing housekeeping team. Accommodation: Private estate accommodation provided; pet friendly, not suitable for dependants. Salary: Excellent renumeration package for the right candidate/couple