Family Assistant/House Manager

Knightsbridge; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits a dedicated Family Assistant/House Manager with Butler duties to oversee a prestigious London property for VIP clients. This role demands a proactive individual with proven experience in private households, capable of managing staff while maintaining a hands-on approach. You'll be responsible for everything from supervising housekeepers to ensuring the care of fine furnishings and providing exceptional service to guests. If you are flexible, service-oriented, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Valid driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting housekeepers and liaising with staff.
• Overseeing care of fine furniture and guest welcoming.
• Cooking simple meals and managing household provisioning.

Skills

Household Management

Staff Management

Cooking

Driving

Organisation

Discretion

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Family Assistant/House Manager with some Butler duties to run a large London property for VIP clients.

All House Managers applying must hold a valid driving licence and have a minimum of 3 years having worked in a similar role and be happy with some light Butler duties.

Duties required:

• Supervising and supporting 2 housekeepers

• Liaising with gardeners, PA, and the Family Office

• Overseeing care of fine furniture, artwork, fabrics, and finishes

• Guest welcoming and care

• Formal table setting and service

• Cooking simple, healthy meals as needed

• Household provisioning and light maintenance (e.g., lightbulb changes)

• Wardrobe management

• Driving errands and occasional travel (UK and abroad)

• Preparing secondary residence ahead of family visits

This role would ideally suit someone with:

• Proven experience in private households for UHNW clients

• Confident managing staff while remaining hands-on

• Strong initiative, organisation, and discretion

• Flexible and service-oriented attitude

• Comfortable working independently

• Dog friendly and willing to travel as required

This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional House Manager/Butler/Family Assistant looking to work in a nice, informal environment where they are responsible for the complete running of the property.

We look forward to receiving your CV asap as interviews will be held this week.