ESTATE MANAGERS Retirement Estates
Cognatum Estates is the leading provider of high specification rural retirement estates. Set apart from our competitors by our prime locations, handsome buildings, beautifully-landscaped grounds and the personal attention of our estate managers, our purpose is to enable downsizers to maintain a stylish, secure and independent lifestyle throughout retirement. We are currently looking for versatile couples who can manage the day to day running of our private estates, with a ‘good neighbour’ role to our residents.
We are looking for couples who love working with people, are well organised, practical and unflappable in a crisis which provides our owners with a hassle-free retirement. Our estates are made up of beautiful grounds therefore, it is essential that applicants have a keen interest in and are competent at general grounds maintenance. The successful couple will be provided with a competitive salary along with accommodation on the estate and payment of utility bills. This is in addition to the other benefits we offer, including; Employee Assistance Programme, Health & Mental Health wellbeing app, Life Assurance, 24 Virtual GP, PeopleSafe – lone worker support, long service recognition and not forgetting to be part of a fantastic nationwide team.
Our vacancies:
Carysfort Close (Elton); Overlooking parkland, opposite a 13th century church in a charming village. Our estate has 8 houses and 9 apartments set amongst attractive gardens. https://cognatum.co.uk/retirement-estates/carysfort-close/
Ashcombe Court (Ilminster); Close to the town centre with a range of shops, banks, supermarkets and pubs. Our estate is 31 honey-coloured stone cottages and apartments. https://cognatum.co.uk/retirement-estates/ashcombe-court-ilminster/
Bluecoat Pond (Horsham); The Victorian pond and water tower are the centrepiece of the estate’s spectacular courtyard. The estate has 36 properties, built over two phases. https://cognatum.co.uk/retirement-estates/bluecoat-pond-christs-hospital/
Hildesley Court (East Ilsley); A sun trap in racing country on the Berkshire downs, a quintessentially-English scene. There are 20 properties all sitting around a shared garden square. https://cognatum.co.uk/retirement-estates/hildesley-court/
Northfield Court (Aldeburgh); Only an 8-minute walk to the beach, and close to shops and restaurants. 24 properties set in colourful beautifully-landscaped gardens, to a backdrop of allotments and a large greenhouse. https://cognatum.co.uk/retirement-estates/northfield-court-aldeburgh/
If you would like the opportunity to work in a highly rewarding environment and can rise to the challenge that managing a retirement development demands, we would like to hear from you. Closing date for applications: Friday, 2nd May 2025
For further information on the role and estate please contact: 01491 821 150 Cognatum Estates, Pipe House, Lupton Road, Wallingford, OX10 9BS / mail@cognatum.co.uk