Estates Management Officer

About the job

Key information

Exmoor National Park is a unique and beautiful part of the country. Our vision is to ensure Exmoor remains a thriving, living landscape, a place where people can enjoy its special qualities and where sustainable communities flourish.

We are now looking for an Estates Management Officer to join us on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

What will I be doing?

As an Estates Management Officer, you will support the delivery of our Estate Strategy and a range of projects to enable our estate management activities.

Specifically, you will deliver projects that ensure the estate remains in excellent condition, working with tenants, graziers and stakeholders and issuing licences for activities and events on national park land.

From building maintenance to land management and structural repair, you will support the effective running of the estate, overseeing works and supporting the Estates Manager in day-to-day estate operations.

Additionally, you will:

• Maintain records and manage environmental land management schemes
• Identify works, prepare specifications, procure services and supervise contractors
• Ensure assets remain in good condition
• Work closely with specialist officers and the facilities team

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

To be considered as an Estates Management Officer, you will need:

• Practical knowledge of conservation, asset management, land management or estate management
• Project management skills with the ability to deliver to budget
• Experience of drafting specifications and managing contractors
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation relating to asset management
• An understanding of Exmoor and the aims and purposes of the National Park Authority
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competence in using IT systems, particularly Microsoft Office, GIS (such as QGIS), and MS Planner
• The willingness to work independently and outdoors in all weathers
• A strong team-working ethos
• A relevant degree or equivalent (e.g. countryside management, rural business studies, or similar specialisms)

What is in it for me?

• Salary of £32,597 – £36,363 per annum
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme
• Paid sickness leave, parental leave, compassionate leave and time off for dependants
• Time off to attend medical appointments
• Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders and a 24/7 confidential helpline
• Induction, ongoing training, and regular reviews
• Opportunities to take part in staff study days and join the Society for National Parks Staff

This is a fantastic opportunity for a conservation, asset, land or estate management professional with strong project management skills to join our National Park Authority and make a lasting difference in one of the UK’s most iconic landscapes.

You’ll be joining a supportive and skilled team who are passionate about conserving and enhancing Exmoor’s environment and will play a key role in ensuring its assets provide value for generations to come.

What’s more, you’ll discover a fulfilling and rewarding career where you will directly contribute to Exmoor’s landscape and heritage that provides inspiration, recreation, enjoyment and wellbeing for everyone.

So, if you want to play a key role in shaping the future of Exmoor National Park’s estate, read on and apply today!

Supporting documents and information

The closing date for this role is midnight on 22 September 2025.

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 2 October 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Estate Project Officer, Conservation Officer, Estates Officer, Land Management Officer, Rural Estate Manager, or Asset Management Officer.

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