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Rural Asset Manager – Lake District National Park Authority
Kendal (Hybrid) | £51,720–£58,127 + Benefits
As retained recruiters working with the Lake District National Park Authority, Beach Baker are supporting them in the appointment of a Rural Asset Manager — a rare opportunity to take a leadership role within one of the UK’s most iconic protected landscapes.
This position offers the chance to shape the future of the Lake District’s rural estate (“the green estate”), delivering major outcomes across nature recovery, climate resilience, cultural heritage and land stewardship.
The Organisation & Opportunity
The Authority manages a nationally significant portfolio of land, property and natural assets, operating within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They’re seeking an accomplished professional who can bring strong rural surveying, valuation and asset management expertise to lead the direction of their estate.
This is a role with both strategic influence and operational oversight — ideal for someone who thrives in a purpose‑driven environment and wants their work to have lasting public impact.
Key Responsibilities
In this position, you will:
Manage a team of up to five direct reports, fostering a collaborative, high‑performing culture.
Oversee landlord and tenant matters, common land management, and specialist assets such as dams, trails, and legacy mining infrastructure.
Act as the Authority’s lead professional valuer, including responsibility for annual CIPFA valuation requirements.
Develop and support investment and nature recovery schemes across the green estate, securing external and grant funding (including agri‑environment and nature‑based finance).
Work closely with the Ranger Service and other departments to provide a joined‑up estate management function.
This is a highly varied portfolio with a balance of strategic influence, operational responsibility and people leadership.
What We’re Looking For
We’d like to speak with professionals who bring:
Significant experience in rural estate management, including landlord/tenant engagement and valuation of rural and natural capital assets
Proven leadership capability — managing teams, setting direction, and driving performance.
Strong project and budget management experience, including experience with external funding or grant schemes.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
This role would suit someone who can think commercially while balancing financial outcomes with environmental and community benefits.
Working Environment & Benefits
The Authority offers a collaborative, supportive culture; staff know each other well and work effectively across teams. They operate a hybrid working model, with flexibility supported by a secure digital environment.
Benefits include:
Electric car & Cycle to Work schemes
Subsidised healthcare
Paid volunteering leave
Free staff parking
Strong organisational commitment to wellbeing
Next Steps
If you have experience at senior surveyor, estate manager or rural asset management level and are looking for a meaningful leadership role, we’d be pleased to have a confidential conversation. xwwtmva
To discuss the role, express interest, or request the full briefing pack, please call Dan Cole on or e-mail:
All third party and direct applications will be forwarded to Beach Baker Recruitment for review.
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