Estate Manager
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on equine welfare, our and conservation? As Estate Manager at HorseWorld Trust, you’ll oversee the management of our landholdings, ensuring they provide a safe, efficient, and biodiverse environment for our horses, ponies, and donkeys.
This is more than just land management – it’s about leading a team, driving onsite projects, and ensuring our site meet the highest standards. Your work will directly support equine wellbeing and impact the work we do with disadvantaged children and young people, together with the Charity’s long-term sustainability.
Join us and be part of something meaningful!
About HorseWorld Trust
Established in 1952, HorseWorld Trust is a registered charity based in Whitchurch, near Bristol, committed to rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing horses, ponies and donkeys in need. Our Welfare department provides a home to all our new arrivals, including sick, neglected and traumatised horses, ponies and donkeys. We have a team of trained staff committed to their care and rehabilitation and eventual re-homing. HorseWorld also runs a ground-breaking educational programme called Discovery which supports emotional growth and learning in young people through hands-on experience with our rescued horses, ponies and donkeys.
About the Role
Based at Keynes Farm, this role is full time, based on a two-year fixed term contract over an average of 35 hours per week. Working a 7-hour day between 8am to 4pm with a half hour unpaid rest break. Days to be worked on a rota determined by the requirements of the team, to include working one weekend in four. This is a hands on role working with the team across our 160 acre site south of Bristol.
Salary: £38,000 per annum plus benefits.
What You Will Be Doing
Land and Estate Management
- Develop and implement long-term land management plans to enhance the current site, support equine welfare and our Discovery programme.
- Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across our land and buildings.
- Lead enhancement projects, ensuring compliance with funding agreements.
Health and Safety Compliance
- Ensure all estate management activities meet health and safety regulations.
- Oversee contractor compliance and risk assessments.
- Maintain accurate records and attend monthly onsite H&S meetings.
Financial and Procurement Management
- Manage the estate budget efficiently, ensuring best value procurement.
- Obtain competitive quotes for contracted works and oversee invoicing processes.
Team Leadership and Development
- Lead the Estate Maintenance Team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture.
- Provide training and development opportunities.
- Manage performance and ensure high standards are maintained.
Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth estate operations.
- Provide estates-related expertise across the Charity.
- Ensure onsite events are prepared and run smoothly.
What You Will Bring
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Industry qualification in rural estate management.
- Strong site safety and risk management knowledge (NEBOSH or IOSH desirable).
- Proven experience in estate management, contractor oversight, and site enhancement.
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and IT skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
Why Join Us?
✅ Generous Holidays – 28 days (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service to 36 days (including bank holidays).
📚 Learning & Development – Tailored training through discussion with Line Manager.
💰 Exclusive Discounts – Charity Workers Discount Scheme, Supplier Discounts.
💙 Wellbeing Support – Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Healthcare Cashback scheme, and wellness initiatives.
If you’re passionate about land management and making a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you! Please note that this role is subject to a DBS check, and you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK. To apply for this role in the first instance, please submit a full CV and covering letter. If you are shortlisted you will be required to complete an application form. We are a Safer Recruitment organisation and this is mandatory. Applications to be sent to:
Jen Dreux, HR Officer, HorseWorld, Delmar Hall, Keynes Farm, Staunton Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol BS14 0QL
Deadline for receipt of applications: Monday 2 June 2025