**We’re on the lookout for our next Estate Administrator at Farncombe Estate.**
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Set across 500 acres of beautiful Cotswold countryside, Farncombe Estate is home to three award-winning hotels – Dormy House, The Fish and Foxhill Manor – along with our hillside hideaways at Hillside Hangouts, residential properties, farms, forestry and gardens.
The **Estate Administrator** plays a vital behind-the-scenes role supporting our Estate Director and acting as a central point of coordination across the wider estate. This is a highly varied, trusted and people-focused role, perfect for someone who thrives on organisation, communication and keeping complex operations running smoothly.
**The Estate Administrator is responsible for:**
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* Providing high-level executive and administrative support to the Estate Director
* Acting as the main point of contact for estate enquiries across tenants, contractors and internal teams
* Coordinating communications across hotels, property management, farms, gardens and back-of-house operations
* Supporting property administration including tenancies, compliance documentation and repairs
* Assisting with financial administration including invoicing, supplier payments, accruals and cost tracking
* Supporting maintenance and capital projects through quote collation and cost monitoring
* Maintaining estate Health & Safety, compliance and insurance records
* Managing documentation for planning, land, woodland, agriculture and sustainability projects
* Supporting HR administration for the Estates Team including onboarding and training records
* Overseeing estate office systems, IT coordination and document management
No two days are the same! This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and being right at the heart of a busy estate.
**ABOUT YOU:**
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* Highly organised, proactive and detail-driven
* Confident managing multiple priorities and stakeholders
* Discreet, professional and trusted with confidential information
* Comfortable using digital systems and Microsoft Office
* Calm under pressure with a solutions-focused mindset
* Values-led and motivated by being part of a purpose-driven business
If that sounds like you — we’d love to hear from you.
**This is a full-time, permanent role** , working **40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) on site** , offering a **salary of circa £32,000 per annum** , plus excellent benefits.
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**What’s in it for you?**
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* 30 days holiday per year (rising to 35 after 5 years)
* A celebration birthday lunch in one of our hotels
* Mental health first aiders and Hospitality Action EAP
* Free wellbeing resources
* High Street discounts via Hospitality Rewards
* Discounts across the estate – dining, stays, wine, spa and more
* A complimentary overnight stay with dinner for two
* £1000 “Be a Star” recognition award
* Up to £1000 for successfully recommending a friend
* Premium payments for Christmas and New Year shifts
* Optional low-cost healthcare cash plan
* Free in-person financial planning advice
* Fully funded apprenticeships and career pathways
At Farncombe, we’re proud to be a **B-Corp certified business** , committed to balancing people, planet and profit, and using hospitality as a force for good.
**Due to our rural location (WR12 7LJ), your own transport is required.**
If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to hear from you.
We are members of the Hoteliers’ Charter, committed to respect, fairness, equality, diversity, opportunity, and to putting wellness and career development at the heart of what we do.