Summary

We’re looking for an experienced Agricultural Estate Manager to manage and shape our rural portfolios across London & Surrey. This role is central to ensuring that land, buildings and natural assets are managed sustainably, delivering positive outcomes for people, place and the environment while optimising long-term value. You will take ownership of estate management plans, oversee tenancy arrangements, and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to support strategic priorities, including nature recovery, environmental sustainability and community benefit.

You’ll oversee a diverse mix of agricultural holdings and open countryside, working closely with tenants and partners to manage day‑to‑day operations and help set the future direction of our estates.

Contractual location: Polesden Lacey
Salary: £55,000 (depending on experience)
Essential: MRICS (rural pathway)

What you’ll be doing

You’ll manage a diverse agricultural portfolio under AHA, FBT and licence agreements, acting as the main contact for tenants and handling negotiations including rent reviews and lease renewals. You’ll implement estate plans, manage budgets, and identify opportunities to improve performance and diversify land use. Working with internal and external partners, you’ll support agri-environmental initiatives and provide technical guidance, contributing to wider regional objectives and the long-term sustainability of the estate. This is a role where you will combine your professional expertise with strategic thinking, helping to shape the long-term future of these landscapes.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don’t need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.

If you would like to speak to someone about this vacancy, please contact Sarah.Archer@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Who we’re looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Full membership of RICS (rural pathway) – Essential
• Estate management professional with strong knowledge of land use, agriculture, and sustainable development.
• Proven ability to analyse and resolve complex estate management issues.
• Strong communication, organisational, influencing and negotiation skills, with a focus on building effective relationships.
• Skilled at interpreting research and applying it to practical estate management outcomes.
• Innovative and commercially aware, able to identify opportunities and deliver solutions within budget constraints.