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:
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/
Fullands Court (Taunton); Close to the town centre with a range of shops, banks, supermarkets and pubs. Our estate has 30 cottages and apartments, including a listed late-Georgian building and a Victorian Gothic cottage. https://cognatum.co.uk/retirement-estates/fullands-court-taunton/
Manor Court (Pewsey); The first English Courtyard (now Cognatum) estate. The 24 properties benefit from a great location, set in a tranquil riverside garden with shops, supermarkets and pubs nearby. https://cognatum.co.uk/retirement-estates/manor-court-pewsey/
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, 4 July 2025
For further information on the role and estate please contact: 01491 821 150
Cognatum Estates, Pipe House, Lupton Road, Wallingford, OX10 9BS