Estate Management Couple

Private Partridge Shooting Estate – Valencia, Spain

Location: Mountains near Alcoi, Valencia

Position: Full-time, live-in role for an experienced couple

Estate: Approximately 350 hectares | 19,000 partridges

Accommodation: High-quality accommodation provided rent-free, with utility bills covered

Transport: Estate transport provided

The Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estate Management Couple to take responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of a prestigious private partridge shooting estate in the mountains near Alcoi, Valencia.

Extending to approximately 350 hectares and managing around 19,000 partridges, this is a substantial sporting estate requiring an experienced, hands-on couple who can take ownership of its operation and maintain the highest standards throughout.

The estate is situated in a beautiful but genuinely remote mountain location, surrounded by outstanding countryside with excellent hiking and mountain biking. Candidates must therefore be comfortable with rural living and enthusiastic about making the estate their home.

High-quality accommodation is provided on the estate completely rent-free, with utility bills covered, together with transport.

Working together, the successful couple will take responsibility for the smooth and professional running of the estate.

Responsibilities will include:

- Managing the day-to-day operation of the shooting estate
- Overseeing sustainable partridge, game and habitat management




- Planning and delivering high-quality shoot days, with an emphasis on safety and an exceptional guest experience
- Leading, training and managing gamekeepers, estate staff and seasonal teams
- Maintaining estate infrastructure, accommodation, vehicles and equipment
- Managing budgets, purchasing, procurement and operational expenditure
- Ensuring compliance with hunting, environmental and health & safety regulations
- Coordinating agricultural and conservation activities to support effective game management
- Developing strong relationships with clients, sporting agents, suppliers and local authorities
- Protecting estate assets through appropriate security and anti-poaching measures
- Supporting general estate and property management, including maintenance and improvement projects

The Couple We Are Looking For:

This position requires a couple with proven experience within the sporting estate/shooting industry, ideally with one or both having operated at a senior management or leadership level.

You will be:

- Hands-on, proactive and highly self-motivated
- Experienced in the management of a sporting or shooting estate
- Highly organised, with excellent planning and operational skills
- Versátil,



dependable and prepared to take ownership of the estate
- Strong people managers, comfortable leading permanent and seasonal teams
- Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal and client-facing skills
- Discreet and trustworthy, with confidentiality essential
- Comfortable living and working in a remote rural environment
- Able to provide excellent professional references

Construction, property maintenance or practical building knowledge would be a distinct advantage.

Essential Requirements:

Candidates must be fluent in both Spanish and English and legally entitled to live and work in Spain.

As the position is estate-based, at least one member of the couple must hold a valid driving licence, although ideally both will be able to drive.

Package:

A competitive package will be offered commensurate with experience.

In addition, the successful couple will receive:

- High-quality accommodation on the estate
- No rent or utility bills
- Estate transport
- The opportunity to live and work in an outstanding mountain setting in Valencia

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and committed couple to take responsibility for a substantial private sporting estate and enjoy a unique lifestyle in one of Spain's most attractive rural locations.

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Candidates who are interested should apply to Paul Davidson, Managing Director, PDA Search & Selection Limited.

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📌 Estate Management (Valencia)
🏢 PDA Search & Selection
📍 Valencia