House Manager

Antonia Saunders; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled House Manager for a fully-staffed private household in West London. This role involves managing a large team, overseeing household maintenance and systems, and ensuring smooth daily operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in house management, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. If you are a dedicated team player with a strong understanding of household systems and a hands-on attitude, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a prestigious environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing UHNW households with a full staff.
• Strong communication skills and a hands-on approach are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large team of household staff and oversee all operations.
• Develop and manage budgets, proposals, and household systems.

Skills

House Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Understanding of Household Systems

Education

Experience in House Management

Engineering Background (Preferred)

Job description

UHNW, fully-staffed private household in West London requires an experienced House Manager.

Duties to include:

• Manage a large team of household staff, including recruitment and HR
• Manage all household maintenance, refurbishments and contractors – both proactive and reactive
• Develop, manage and authorise budgets, tenders and proposals
• Responsibility for all household systems including air conditioning, heating, security, AV, and all tech.
• First point of contact for Principals
• Hands-on approach for daily household operations.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have extensive House Manager experience running an UHNW, full-staffed household.
• Must be a hard worker and a strong team player – you will be required to roll up your sleeves when required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential - with household staff, principals, guests and contractors/suppliers.
• Preferably from an engineering background, and/or a strong understanding of how household systems work.
• Have a good understanding of F&B and service.

Working five days per week, including every other weekend.

c. £80,000 - £85,000 DOE