Head of Rural Estates Day Rate Negotiable – Let us know what you are looking for? Full time 9 Month Contract Initially Cambridgeshire / Hybrid - flexible We are looking for a Head of Rural Estates Manager for our large Local Authority Client on an initial 9 month contractual basis. The role leads a team managing Our Clients 14,000-hectare rural estate, ensuring strategic, financial, and environmental performance. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, delivering budgets, advising stakeholders, driving development opportunities, and supporting climate and biodiversity goals, while maintaining accurate property records and maximising value from the estate’s £245 million assets and £6 million annual revenue. Main accountabilities: * Lead a team of 4 professional surveyors and a Farms Officer in delivering estate management, capital works, landlord and tenant services, and environmental stewardship. * Drive the development, implementation, and review of the Rural Asset Management Strategy and Farm Management Plans. * Ensure the efficient delivery of operational and capital budgets, maximising income, cost-efficiency, and debt recovery. * Oversee major projects and complex negotiations for acquisitions, disposals, and contracts aligned to financial and climate targets. * Collaborate with planning and asset teams to optimise the estate through development opportunities. Skills and Experience: * L...