Estate Manager
Lagan Specialist GroupFlorida Manor, Newtownards, DownFull-time
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Florida Manor, Newtownards
Role Overview
- The Estate Manager will take full operational and commercial for the day-to-day management and long-term development of a large estate. This includes:
- Maximising revenue from on-site accommodation (including PODs/lodges)
- Growing and managing an events business (corporate, private, weddings, hospitality)
- Overseeing estate operations, infrastructure, and staff
- Delivering a high-quality visitor and client experience
- Ensuring financial performance, compliance, and asset protection
- The role requires a blend of commercial acumen, hospitality management, marketing capability, and operational leadership
2. Key Responsibilities
2.1 Revenue Generation
- Develop and execute a commercial plan to maximise income across:
- Accommodation (PODs, lodges, short-term lets)
- Events (weddings, corporate hire, private functions, retreats)
- Ancillary revenue streams (food, experiences, activities, partnerships)
- Set and monitor:
- Occupancy rates
- Revenue targets and budgets
- Identify and develop new revenue opportunities (e.g. seasonal events, pop-ups, partnerships)
2.2 Marketing & Sales
- Manage sales through the website and booking system.
- Manage social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn where relevant)
- Digital advertising (Google, Meta campaigns)
- PR and partnerships with tourism bodies (e.g., Tourism NI)
- Promote the estate as a premium destination
- Manage the pricing structures
- Mange and track leads
- Manage bookings, and customer engagement
Events Management
- Manage events, including Sales and booking, Planning and coordination, Delivery and on-site execution and post-event review and customer feedback
- Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality guest experience
- Coordinate with external suppliers (Caterers, Entertainment, Event production teams)
- Ensure compliance with Licensing requirements and Health & safety regulations
2.4 Accommodation (PODs / Lodges) Management
- Manage all aspects of the accommodation offering:
- Booking systems and platforms (e.g. direct bookings, Airbnb if applicable)
- Housekeeping standards and turnaround times
- Maintenance scheduling and asset upkeep
- Develop guest experience enhancements (e.g. add-ons, packages, experiences)
2.5 Estate Operations & Facilities Management
- Manage a team of 2-3 people and facilities management on site
- Agree maintenance schedules
- Agree the most competitive supply chain.
- Ensure the estate is maintained, tidy and clean at all times
- Ensure costs are managed appropriately
- Dealing with local farmers in relation to the annual conacre rates and collection
- Working alongside the key stakeholders and finance team to deliver and track performance against annual budget targets.
2.6 Compliance, Risk & Governance
- Ensure full compliance with:
- Health & Safety legislation
- Fire safety regulations
- Insurance requirements
- Environmental and planning regulations
- Maintain appropriate policies and procedures
- Manage risk across:
- Events
- Public access areas
- Accommodation operations
Key Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience in one or more of:
- Hospitality management
- Events venue management
- Leisure/tourism operations
- Strong commercial and revenue management experience
- Demonstrable experience in:
- Marketing and sales strategy
- Events delivery and coordination
- Staff leadership
- Financial literacy (budgeting, reporting, KPI tracking)
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Experience of managing a small team / department
- Be computer literate with Microsoft Office applications and capable to adapt to using other accounts or administrative applications.
- Driving Licence
- Flexibility to work evenings/weekends
- Ability to be on-call for operational issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of Northern Ireland tourism market
- Experience working with booking platforms and digital marketing tools
- Understanding of planning, licensing, and rural estate considerations
The closing date for applications is Thursday the 27th of August 2026
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