House Manager job (M/F) in Emirates Hills, Dubai, UAE

Morgan & Mallet International; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Mallet International is seeking a House Manager (M/F) for a private residence in Emirates Hills, Dubai. A discerning family relocating to Dubai in September requires an experienced, professional, and highly organised individual to oversee the smooth day-to-day running of their home.

Start date is November 2026. You will lead the household team, manage staff rosters, budgets, and procurement, coordinate travel and guest logistics, and liaise with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a House Manager or similar role.
• Private UHNW household experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Highly organised and proactive.
• Trustworthy, discreet, and polished presentation.
• Strong computer and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily household operations across the property.
• Maintain exceptional presentation standards at all times.
• Create and manage cleaning, maintenance, and staff schedules.
• Implement systems and routines for efficient household management.
• Lead, supervise, and motivate the household team.
• Delegate daily duties and monitor performance.
• Coordinate family schedules, appointments, and household logistics.
• Prepare the home for guests, events, and family arrivals.
• Liaise with schools, tutors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Assist with travel planning and staff travel arrangements.
• Manage household budgets and petty cash.
• Track expenses and procurement.
• Maintain household inventories.
• Create reports, manuals, and operating procedures.
• Coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Supervise contractors and external service providers.
• Ensure security systems and household equipment are functioning correctly.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Discretion

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Budgeting

Tools

Security systems

Job description

House Manager job (M/F) in Emirates Hills, Dubai, UAE

A lovely family relocating to Dubai in September are looking for an experienced, professional, and highly organised House Manager to oversee the smooth day-to-day running of their private residence in Emirates Hills.

This is a key leadership role for someone who understands high standards, discretion, staff management, and how to run a polished family home efficiently.

Responsibilities

Household Operations

• Oversee all daily household operations across the property
• Ensure the home is maintained to exceptional presentation standards at all times
• Create and manage cleaning, maintenance, and staff schedules
• Implement systems and routines for efficient household management

Staff Management

• Lead, supervise, and motivate the household team
• Delegate daily duties and monitor performance
• Conduct training and maintain service standards
• Manage rotas, attendance, and onboarding of new staff

Family Support

• Coordinate family schedules, appointments, and household logistics
• Prepare the home for guests, events, and family arrivals
• Liaise with schools, tutors, contractors, and suppliers
• Assist with travel planning and staff travel arrangements

Budget & Administration

• Manage household budgets and petty cash
• Track expenses and procurement
• Maintain household inventories
• Create reports, manuals, and operating procedures

Property Oversight

• Coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance
• Supervise contractors and external service providers
• Ensure security systems and household equipment are functioning correctly

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a House Manager or similar role
• Previous private household or UHNW family experience preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Highly organised and proactive
• Trustworthy, discreet, and polished presentation
• Strong computer and administrative skills

Work conditions

• Work Schedule: 6 days of work per week with 1 day off.
• Location: Emirates Hills Dubai, UAE
• Start Date: November 2026

AED 15,000 to 30,000 p/m depending on experience