Estate Office Administrator

About Burghley Estate and the Role

The Burghley Estate is a diverse business centred in the town of Stamford, Lincolnshire. The Estate extends to 12,000 acres, with a significant property portfolio, as well as an in-hand farm, sporting interests, an extensive events calendar, forestry enterprise and hospitality businesses. At the heart of the Estate is Burghley House, a Grade I listed Elizabethan stately home set within 1,500 acres of historic parkland.

We are seeking a skilled administrator with excellent IT skills to join our Land and Property Team. The team include Surveyors, a Lettings Manager, the Building Services and Estate Maintenance team.  The role will offer administrative support to the team to help them effectively deliver the day-to-day management of the Estates property portfolio. 
 

Key Responsibilities

• Administration support for the Land and Property team
• Assisting the Building Maintenance Team in reporting and triaging reported property maintenance issues using Fixflo software
• Administrative management of routine landlord and tenant events including booking residential, commercial and agricultural rent reviews, property inspections, lease renewals and end of tenancies. Completion of all digital record keeping following these events
• Act as the main point of contact for incoming enquiries via telephone, email and in person, managing and directing queries as appropriate
• Carry out general Estate Office administrative duties, including internal post distribution, stationery management and fire alarm checks
• Management of both hard copy and electronic archive files

Required Skills 

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to pick up new specialist systems quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Experience in a similar administrative role
• High level of attention to detail

Role Details

• Salary: £27 - 29k per annum
• Full-time, permanent 37.5 hours per week
• Office based in central Stamford

Benefits 

• Qualifying Workplace Pension Plan with employer contributions up to 13%
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Private Healthcare
• Salary sacrifice cycle scheme
• 22 days annual leave, plus up to an additional 3.5 days off over the Christmas period
• Buying holiday scheme (up to 5 days per year)
• Free or discounted entry into Burghley House and selected events
• Discounts in the Burghley House shop, Orangery and Garden Café, William Cecil and Bull & Swan

To Apply

Please email your CV and covering letter stating your suitability for the role to recruitment@burghley.co.uk by Friday 9 January 2026.