Registered Estate Manager

McCarthy Stone

Registered Estate Manager

£40813

McCarthy Stone, Knebworth, Hertfordshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 79e6a237113e424c8594952c096d217e

Full Job Description

About the role: This is a brilliant opportunity to manage a thriving community of active and independent older people, so they get to live their best lives - in elegant private apartments in a beautiful setting - with the support of a dedicated and friendly team. Every day will be diverse, and you'll have the opportunity to use your people and professional skills to make a real difference.

  • You will be a warm, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual who cares deeply about championing the rights and wellbeing of older people.

  • Committed to building a thriving community where everyone feels included, happy and empowered to live life to the full.

  • Have previous experience of promoting the welfare of older or vulnerable people and managing a team.

  • Must have a QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent in management in this sector. (Consideration will be given those who are in the process of completing their qualification too.)

  • Confident and experienced people manager who can bring the best out of their team.

  • Experience of running senior living or care development and have understanding of the Health and Safety, property management and the budgetary requirements needed to do this successfully.

    McCarthy Stone has been officially recognised as a great place to work! This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of, where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people.


  • Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.

    McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

    McCarthy Stone does not currently offer sponsorship. We are only able to consider those that have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

    As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of November 2021, McCarthy Stone operates 475 developments across the UK for more than 20,000 people.

    We believe in championing the role, wellbeing and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

    We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2022 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!

    Package: £40, 812.68 plus benefits + Career Progression AND BONUS

    In addition to an annual bonus, our Estate Managers can earn additional UNCAPPED bonuses relating to performance which are paid quarterly - our highest earner last year was paid over £3,500!

    If you have experience as a Care Manager, Registered Care Manager, Care Home Manager we are actively recruiting and would love to hear from you.

    McCarthy Stone have a wealth of support and benefits for their staff. These include:
  • Company Pension,

  • Life Assurance,

  • Annual leave starts at 25 days and will rise to 28 days max (1 additional day per year) plus bank holidays.

  • Employee Assist Programme,

  • Two paid days volunteering each calendar year,

  • Enhanced company sick pay (subject to passing probationary period),

  • Free eye tests,

  • Remote GP Service,

  • Give as you earn towards your favourite charity,

  • Professional subscriptions where appropriate, mentoring and access to leadership programmes (subject to application),

  • Colleague referral scheme

  • Discounted McCarthy Stone apartments for immediate family and use of guest suites around the country subject to availability.

  • Access to benefits platform offering discounted Gift Cards and eGifts providing discounts on a number of leading brands including restaurants and supermarkets


  • Hours: 38.75 per week. (Mixture of weekday and weekend shifts.)