Job Ref: ELI3291
Branch: Ashdown Park
Location: Ashdown Park, Forest Row
Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary plus service charge*
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: Typically Monday - Friday 7.00-15.30
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 26/08/2026
Closing date: 23/09/2026
Estate Manager Overview
Through supportive leadership of our dedicated team, the Estate Manager is responsible for the planning and upkeep of our beautiful 186 acre site, maintaining high standards with regard to presentation and safety. This role provides the opportunity to work within a range of outdoor spaces in the heart of Ashdown Forest that includes parkland, woodland, walled garden, planted areas and golf course.
This is an important role within our leadership team, with significant impact on Guest experience in remit. The successful applicant will be a positive contributor, willing to get involved in wider Hotel activities and relevant special events as required.
Attributes Experience
- Previous experience in leading and developing teams
- Experience of planning annual schedules of work for grounds and machinery maintenance
- Relevant qualifications in Horticulture, Landscape or Estate Management and Health Safety
- Budgeting and procurement experience
- Understanding of health and safety and environmental legislation
- Awareness of machinery maintenance and sustainability practices
At Elite Hotels we have a single minded and unwavering goal to make every visit to our hotels a positive experience that customers feel compelled to talk about.
About Ashdown Park Hotel Country Club:
Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club is a stunning grade two listed country house set in 186 acres of beautiful grounds on the edge of the Ashdown Forest. With an award winning 4 red star Hotel, fine dining two rosette Anderida Restaurant, 3 lounges, 17 conference banqueting rooms, Cocktail Bar, Brasserie, fully equipped Country Club and Spa, we offer our guests a complete experience.
Why work at Ashdown Park Hotel Country Club:
As an accredited Investor in People, we are dedicated to the development of our staff. Many of the team started out in junior roles, but have been offered training and promotional opportunities as their skills have grown. We are very fortunate to have a large percentage of long-term team members able to offer their experience and expertise to the next generation of hospitality professionals – this could be you!
Benefits
To support and reward our staff we offer:
- A commitment to pay above the living wage
- Generous share of the monthly Service Charge
- Career development with accredited training providers
- Enhanced holiday programme reward scheme for long service
- Employee Assistance Programme - Hospitality Action
- Meals provided by our talented kitchen team
- We have plenty of free parking
- Generous 'Refer a Friend' bounty incentive
- We also have amazing recognition awards for exceptional customer service
- Reduced price stays in all of our hotels – where you are treated like a guest no matter who you are!
For full details of the benefits on offer please check our website: https://www.careersatelitehotels.co.uk/why-work-elite
If you feel that you can rise to this challenge, then please submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the role early if sufficient applications are received.
- service charge amount is dependent on overall sales performance
