Estate Manager/Land Agent – Dallam Tower Estate, South Cumbria

South Cumbria

REF: 10909

An exciting opportunity for an ambitious, motivated and forward‑thinking Estate Manager/Land Agent to join the in‑house team on the Dallam Tower Estate. With a heritage dating back to the 1500’s, the Estate is grounded in traditional values but modern and innovative in outlook.

Located on the southern edge of the Lake District, in an exceptionally beautiful part of the countryside, the Estate extends across a diverse and scenic landscape of parkland, farmland, woodland and coastline. Around half lies within the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape, an area recognised for its outstanding natural beauty.

The Estate encompasses a wide range of assets, including let farms, residential and commercial property, forestry, a deer park, caravan park, sporting interests as well as renewable energy projects and development opportunities.

The successful candidate will work closely with the owners to support the effective management and long‑term development of the Estate’s assets, operations and future projects. The position offers significant breadth and responsibility within a supportive and collaborative estate environment. With a hands‑on and entrepreneurial approach to estate management, the owners actively encourage diversification and continuous improvement across all areas of the business.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate the following attributes, although applications are also encouraged from individuals with relevant experience and the capability to develop further within the role.

• MRICS / CAAV qualification with strong experience in rural estate management or professional practice
• Knowledge of agricultural, residential and commercial tenancies
• Experience of planning, development and grant schemes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Commercial awareness with an entrepreneurial approach
• Ability to manage a varied workload and balance strategic thinking with practical delivery

Why join Dallam Tower Estate?

• Work within an exceptional and historic rural setting
• Join a progressive, hands‑on Estate with ambitious plans for the future
• Exciting opportunity to shape and influence a uniquely diverse rural portfolio
• Varied role combining strategic leadership with practical estate management
• Work closely with engaged and forward‑thinking owners in a collaborative environment
• Attractive lifestyle opportunity in one of the UK’s most desirable rural locations
• Excellent connectivity despite rural setting: approximately 10 minutes from the M6, 1 hour 15 minutes from Manchester Airport and 2 hours 24 minutes to London
• Access to highly regarded independent and state schools including Lancaster Grammar School, QES Kirkby Lonsdale, Windermere School and Sedbergh School

For a confidential discussion please contact Helen Astill by telephone on . To apply please send a covering letter and CV to .

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