@theroedeerguy
Well-Known Member
Estate Director
LOCATION: Falkland Estate, Falkland, Fife, KY15 F7ASALARY: Circa £50,000 (dependant on experience)
HOURS: Full-time (36 hrs/week) – Part-time or hybrid options available
THE ESTATE
Spanning 1,900 hectares in Fife, Falkland Estate is a rich historic and natural landscape welcoming over 250,000 visitors annually. It includes woodlands, farmland (including organic in-hand operations), cottages, recreational spaces, a hutting site, event venues and popular cafes, including Pillars of Hercules which is a significant local establishment. The estate is now transitioning to a steward-ownership model, focusing on regenerative land use, inclusive access, community participation and wellbeing.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Estate Director to lead Falkland Estate through a period of transition and change. Reporting to a cross-organisational Partnership Board – Falkland Estate Trust, Falkland Rural Enterprises Ltd and Falkland Stewardship Trust – you will oversee all operational management, support staff and partners, and guide the estate’s evolution into a charitable structure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead estate operations and develop long term strategic plans.
- Support staff and restructure operations for greater efficiency and sustainability.
- Manage budgets, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
- Oversee infrastructure projects, contracts and public engagement.
- Foster collaborative, regenerative, and values-led working practices.
You will have strong leadership experience, especially leading through change.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of land/property/rural enterprise management along with excellent planning, communication, and project management skills. You will have good financial acumen and understanding of compliance and Health and Safety and will be passionate about stewardship, regeneration and community benefit.
If you are an inspiring leader and capable manager with a commitment to creating a new form of land holding and steward-ownership, please apply.
Full details of the position can be found here
TO APPLY: Please complete the application form and return it to our HR Consultant jmacdonald@stepscotland.co.uk
CLOSING DATE: 3rd September 2025
INTERVIEW DATE: 22nd September in Falkland
** Please note that @theroedeerguy has no connection with the Estate, details above are as advertised
