House Manager

McCarthy & Stone; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance

Flexible hours

Beautiful surroundings

25 days leave

Bank holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

McCarthy Stone in Oakwood, Greater London, is seeking a House Manager to lead our welcoming estate and support residents’ independent, fulfilled living.

You’ll be the front-of-house contact, organise social events, manage suppliers and estate operations, with 25 hours per week at £18,798 per year plus benefits and bonus.

This role offers flexible hours, training, and opportunities to develop in a leading retirement living provider, with a focus on safety and community.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Experience in a customer-facing or service management role.
• Professionalism and commitment to high-quality service.
• Enjoys variety and takes initiative in a busy environment.
• Can solve problems effectively and remain calm under pressure.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other basic digital tools.
• Awareness of basic Health and Safety (training provided).
• Willing to obtain first aid qualifications (training provided).
• Experience in property management is an advantage.
• Enjoys organising events.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming new homeowners and helping them settle into their new homes
• Providing a front-of-house service and engaging warmly with all visitors
• Being the first point of contact for residents and offering assistance, guidance, or support
• Managing supplier relationships to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Acting as the face of McCarthy Stone for homeowners’ families and friends
• Handling resident concerns with sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect
• Overseeing estate management, including communal areas, gardens, and grounds
• Supporting the development of a strong community through organising social events and regular resident meetings
• Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety requirements

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer-facing experience

Problem solving

Organisation

Calm under pressure

Basic IT skills

First aid training (willing)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Introduction

House Manager – Retirement Living

Location: Samuel House estate in Oakwood, Greater London

Hours: 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, all year round)

Salary: £18,798.00 ACTUAL per year plus benefits and bonus

We do not currently offer sponsorship — applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service?

Do you thrive in a role that involves multi-tasking, problem-solving, and event organisation?

McCarthy Stone, the UK’s leading retirement living provider, is looking for a House Manager to lead our welcoming estate in Oakwood, Greater London.

Why Work with McCarthy Stone?

We offer a rewarding role with a range of employee benefits, including:

• Group personal pension and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working hours
• Work in beautiful surroundings
• Generous annual leave (25 days, rising to 28 days) plus bank holidays
• Access to our employee discounts platform (gift cards, supermarkets, restaurants, and more)

Role Overview – House Manager

As House Manager, you'll be the friendly, professional point of contact for homeowners and their families. Your key focus will be supporting a safe, welcoming and independent lifestyle for our residents.

Key responsibilities include:

• Welcoming new homeowners and helping them settle into their new homes
• Providing a front-of-house service and engaging warmly with all visitors
• Being the first point of contact for residents and offering assistance, guidance, or support
• Managing supplier relationships to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Acting as the face of McCarthy Stone for homeowners’ families and friends
• Handling resident concerns with sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect
• Overseeing estate management, including communal areas, gardens, and grounds
• Supporting the development of a strong community through organising social events and regular resident meetings
• Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety requirements

About You – What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude
• Has previous experience in a customer-facing or service management role
• Demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to high-quality service
• Enjoys variety and takes initiative in a busy environment
• Can solve problems effectively and remain calm under pressure
• Is comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other basic digital tools
• Has an awareness of basic Health and Safety (training will be provided)
• Holds or is willing to obtain first aid qualifications (training provided)
• Experience in property management is an advantage
• Enjoys organising events

Training & Development

You’ll receive full support and professional training through our in-house development programmes, which include:

• First Aid certification
• Dementia Friends training
• Workplace safety courses
• Ongoing development and progression support

About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. McCarthy & Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy & Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2026 as well as making the Great Place to Work for Development and Wellbeing list!

At McCarthy & Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.