Leicestershire – Live-out Estate Manager / PA – £40K–£55K Gross per annum (Full-Time)

FAMILY DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organised Estate Manager / Personal Assistant to support the day-to-day running of a private rural estate and a diverse portfolio of business interests based in rural Leicestershire. Working directly alongside the owner, this varied and rewarding role combines high-level personal assistance with estate, property and business administration. The successful candidate will become a trusted right-hand person, ensuring the smooth running of multiple business operations, commercial properties and luxury holiday accommodation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities will include:
 

• Providing comprehensive Personal Assistant support, including diary management, correspondence and general administration.
• Managing estate administration, tenancy documentation and compliance records.
• Processing invoices, monitoring payments and liaising with the company accountant.
• Coordinating utilities, supplier contracts and service providers.
• Assisting with HR administration and providing payroll cover during periods of absence.
• Overseeing the day-to-day administration of the client's luxury holiday accommodation, including coordinating cleaners, ordering supplies, managing linen replacement and arranging repairs when required.
• Coordinating contractors, tradespeople and suppliers across the estate and ongoing building projects.
• Maintaining vehicle and fleet administration, insurance renewals and statutory records.
• Ensuring all administrative systems, compliance deadlines and documentation are kept accurate and up to date.
• Providing general administrative and organisational support to the owner as required.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will:
 

• Have previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Estate Administrator, Office Manager or in a similar role.
• Be exceptionally organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Be proactive, resourceful and capable of managing multiple priorities independently.
• Have excellent communication and IT skills.
• Experience with Xero, bookkeeping or payroll administration would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Previous experience within property, estates, facilities management or holiday accommodation would be highly desirable.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have their own vehicle due to the rural location.
• Be professional, discreet and able to handle confidential information with integrity.

DAYS OF WORK, HOURS AND SALARY
 

• Full-time or part-time applicants will be considered.
• The role is primarily based on-site in rural Leicestershire, with an on-site presence required several days each week. Flexibility may be available for the remainder of the working week.
• Immediate start preferred, although the client is happy to wait for the right candidate should they be required to work a notice period.
• Salary: £40,000–£55,000 gross per annum for a full-time position, depending on experience.
• Applicants seeking a part-time role are welcome to apply. The salary will be offered on a pro rata basis, reflecting the agreed working hours.

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