About Belvoir Estate
Belvoir Estate is a large and diverse rural estate in Leicestershire, managing approximately 500 tenancies across residential, commercial, agricultural, leisure, hospitality, renewables, minerals, and events sectors. The Land & Property department plays a key role in managing and developing the estate's extensive portfolio and is currently expanding to support a growing number of strategic projects.
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and organised Rural Estate Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the Property Manager and Assistant Land & Property Manager. This newly created role is part of a wider departmental restructure designed to support the estate's continued growth and increasing project activity.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in rural estate management, property management, or land agency work, offering exposure to a varied property portfolio and a wide range of estate operations.
Key Responsibilities
Administration & Property Support
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Land & Property team.
- Manage incoming post, filing, document management, and correspondence.
- Coordinate diaries, meetings, property viewings, and site visits.
- Process paddock licences, small land agreements, and tenancy documentation.
- Maintain accurate records within the estate's property management system.
- Support property lettings, tenant sign-ups, and end-of-tenancy administration.
Compliance & Reporting
- Produce compliance and performance reports across the estate portfolio.
- Assist with data management and system administration.
- Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the estate's property management software.
Debt Management
- Manage first-stage debt recovery processes.
- Issue arrears correspondence and maintain arrears records.
- Liaise with tenants to resolve outstanding accounts and escalate issues where necessary.
Operational Support
- Provide cover across the wider team during periods of absence or peak workload.
- Respond to tenant enquiries and assist with maintenance requests.
- Coordinate contractors and monitor progress of reactive maintenance works.
- Participate in an emergency out-of-hours phone rota, including some weekend cover.
About You
Essential
- Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional and confident telephone manner.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Comfortable working with databases and digital systems.
- Able to prioritise a varied workload and work independently when required.
- Professional, discreet, and reliable when handling confidential information.
Desirable
- Experience within property management, estate management, land agency, or a related environment.
- Familiarity with property management software.
- Interest in rural estates, agriculture, or the countryside.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £26,000-£30,000 depending on experience.
- A varied and rewarding role within a prestigious rural estate.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio across multiple property sectors.
- Opportunity to develop a career in rural estate and property management.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
