HOUSE MANAGER

HOUSE MANAGER

Posted - 17 Sep 2024

Location - KENSINGTON, LONDON, UK

Our client, who has a residence in Kensington but owns several properties, is seeking an experienced House Manager to oversee and manage their day-to-day lives and properties.

The principals stay at their London residence many times throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing several properties in London
• Handling and managing property maintenance
• Ensuring the household's schedule and calendar are adhered to ensuring principal is well-prepared for all commitments
• Supervise and coordinate house staff activities, including full-time and contract, to ensure smooth daily operations
• Oversee household budgets and expenses, maintaining financial records
• Working closely with and helping the PA, when necessary, with appointments and admin
• Scheduling home maintenance and repair work and supervising the project
• Managing household bills
• Running errands and performing necessary tasks
• Personal shopping for the principal
• Supervision of other household staff, such as housekeepers, private chefs and drivers
• Plan and control household resources, such as workforce shift, household inventory
• Function as principal's onsite primary point of contact
• Assistance with international travel arrangements, including accommodation recommendations whilst considering the principal’s preferences
• Ensuring the Family’s guests are well looked after to the high standard expected

Candidate Required Skills

• Minimum 5 years' experience working in a similar role for a UHNW family
• Proven experience as a House Manager
• Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage unconventional communication channels
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the ever-changing demands of principal’s schedule and preferences
• Proficiency in property maintenance 
• Ability to manage and motivate house staff
• Discretion and the ability to always maintain confidentiality

Location: Kensington

Working Week: 40 hours, flexibility to work longer hours when principals are in residence

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Start: ASAP

Ref: EHS#7305

To apply for this role please email your CV to info@exclusivehouseholdstaff.com