Job Title: Land Manager

Location: Private Estate, Nevis

Reports To: Head Gardener

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Land Manager to oversee arboriculture, land stewardship, roadway maintenance, and associated operational functions across two large private estates. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise in arboriculture, proven people-management skills, and the ability to coordinate complex land, infrastructure, and animal-care operations in collaboration with other colleagues who have similar roles in other areas on the estate.

The Land Manager plays a critical role in maintaining the health, safety, and long-term sustainability of the estates’ landscapes, woodlands, roadways, and supporting systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Land, Arboriculture & Infrastructure Management

· Manage all aspects of arboriculture across both estates, including tree pruning, thinning, felling, veteran tree care, root protection zones (RPZs), and tree health programs.

· Oversee woodland management, grasslands, meadow (sward) areas, and rainwater systems across the estates.

· Direct roadway and track maintenance, ensuring safe, high-quality access throughout the estates.

· Manage green waste processing, including composting and mulch production for estate use.

· Oversee drainage, groundwater, and coastal management, including swales, ghauts, erosion monitoring, and mitigation at the properties.

· Ensure the upkeep of hard landscaping features, including stone walls, ruins, road edging, and estate structures.

· Maintain perimeter fencing, including vegetation management around the fence and reporting of electrical issues.

Team Leadership & Operations:

· Provide direct line management to the Arboriculture Team, other land teams, and assigned project teams.

· Collaborate closely with the Head Gardener and other colleagues on planning, prioritization, and execution of works.

· Supervise, train, and support staff, ensuring safe work practices, equipment use, and secure storage.

· Monitor staff leave, assist with recruitment, and administer disciplinary actions when required.

Animal Care Oversight:

· Manage the Herdsman and oversee daily pet care operations.

· Arrange coverage during staff absences and emergencies.

· Coordinate veterinary care, including appointments, follow-ups, transportation, and medication management. Manage purchasing of pet-related supplies.

· Provide weekly pet-care reports and regular updates via established communication channels.

Administration, Budgets & Reporting:

· Manage budgets, purchasing, and shipping for arboriculture, roadway maintenance, green waste processing, pet care, and other assigned accounts.

· Prepare budget proposals and maintain detailed purchasing and account coding records.

· Manage shipping logistics including documentation, coordination with carriers, compliance with procedures, and communication of regulatory changes.

· Contribute to weekly horticulture and operations reports, including written updates and photographs.

Required Qualifications:

· Certified Arborist qualification (ISA or equivalent) required

· Proven experience in estate, land, or arboricultural management

· Strong knowledge of tree health, soil management, drainage systems, and land infrastructure

· Demonstrated experience managing teams and complex operations

· Experience with budgeting, purchasing, and logistics management

· Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skill

· Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions and respond to emergencies

Preferred Qualifications

· Advanced arboriculture or land management certifications

· Experience working on large private estates or similar environments

· Knowledge of coastal land management and erosion mitigation

Additional Information

This role requires flexibility, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities across geographically distinct properties. Relocation assistance available.