Operations Manager
Overview
A large private estate near Shaftesbury, Dorset, seeks a practical and experienced individual to lead the Operations team.
This includes day-to-day execution and supervision of estate operational activities, monitoring and ordering some routine services (e.g., fuel, oil, waste collection), helping with general maintenance, planning, and budgeting for special niche construction projects, and providing assistance and practical advice to the Estate Manager.
The role is either live-in or live-out.
Start date: ASAP.
Job duties
Responsibilities of the Operations Manager in Shaftesbury, Dorset, UK, include:
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations team across the estate
- Oversee execution and supervision of routine estate activities
- Monitor and order routine estate services such as:
- Fuel and oil supplies
- Waste collection
- Assist with general maintenance and practical tasks across the estate
- Plan, budget, and support niche construction and special projects
- Provide practical advice and support to the Estate Manager
- Manage and maintain estate infrastructure, buildings, and amenities
- Supervise the security, vehicles, and services of the estate
- Engage with various elements of the estate including:
- Leisure facilities
- Arable farm
- Woodland and lakes
- Bees and chickens
- Game and shoot management
- Identify areas for cost-efficiency and implement improvements
- Ensure health and safety standards are upheld by the team
- Lead by example while encouraging and enabling others to grow
- Cover weekend support to the Principals on a rota with another team member
- Identify when specialist contractors are needed and arrange accordingly
- Be proactive in acquiring new skills to gain a thorough understanding of the estate
Candidates must be/have:
- Right to work in UK/UK Passport
- Valid driving licence (car will be provided)
Essential experience
- Team leadership
- A strong and practical understanding of domestic Mechanical and Electrical systems (including, heating, plumbing, a/c, electrical), security systems (alarms, CCTV) and leisure services (swimming pool)
- Ability to manage and refine the preventative maintenance schedule as well as providing first line troubleshooting
- Construction / general maintenance to include knowledge of joinery, plumbing and electrics, procurement of suppliers and project management of small-scale estate projects.
Desirable experience
- Forestry and woodland operations
- Pest control
- Application of herbicides
- Machinery operation and maintenance
- Livestock care including poultry, cattle, and bees
Accommodation
If the role is live-in, accommodation on site (two-bed cottage) and vehicle are provided.
Hours
Full-time, Monday – Friday. Plus, occasional ad-hoc cover to the principals at weekends, split with another team member.
Location
Near Shaftesbury, Dorset, UK.
Salary
£45,000 + discretionary bonus.
Job ref
CP867: Live-in/out Operations Manager for private estate near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
