Overview
Family Assistant/House-Property Manager
Location: North London
Salary: £70,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, flexible hours dependent on daily duties/schedule
The family, based in Highgate, is seeking a Family Assistant/House-Property Manager. This role requires flexibility and a proactive approach.
Responsibilities
- House Responsibilities
- Management of refurbishment and maintenance projects. Book, schedule, and liaise with external service providers and contractors.
- Carry out ad-hoc estate tasks.
- Coordinate scheduled deep cleans when the family is away.
- Arrange regular property inspections.
- Obtain quotes, commission works and monitor completion.
- Implement temporary measures when required.
- Tender and supervise contractors on site, ensuring quality of work and accuracy of billing.
- Assistant Responsibilities
- Maintain and coordinate the family calendar, ensuring all staff are kept informed.
- Ensure household standards are maintained at all times.
- Manage household supplies through stock control and purchasing.
- Record all maintenance requests, contractor invoices, and works completed.
- Sort post, manage returns, and handle procurement.
- Organise bookings for restaurants, theatre, cinema, travel, and other appointments.
- Assist with recruiting and training new household staff.
- Keep the online household schedule fully up to date.
- Other Duties
- Occasionally carry out school drop-offs and pick-ups when needed.
- Provide transport for various activities when needed.
Skills and Qualifications
- Previous experience in a similar role within a high-end private household.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Energetic, proactive, and well-organised.
- Full, clean driving licence.
- Trustworthy, discreet, and professional at all times.
- Excellent English (spoken and written).
- Valid right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office, Apple products, and modern home automation systems.
- Verifiable references.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.