House Manager - Holland Park, London

Knightsbridge; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une maison privée à Londres recherche un House Manager expérimenté pour gérer la mise en place et l'opération d'une résidence moderne de haute qualité. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience avérée, des compétences en organisation, et la capacité de travailler avec des clients VIP. Ce rôle exige un leader proactif prêt à créer un environnement de luxe harmonieux, avec une possibilité de commencer immédiatement.

Qualifications

• Expérience extensive dans la gestion de foyers privés ou de propriétés de luxe.
• Aptitudes techniques dans la gestion des systèmes de maison intelligente.
• Professionnel, proactif et capables de travailler sous pression.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance de la mise en place finale de la propriété et des systèmes.
• Gestion des opérations quotidiennes du foyer et des prestations.
• Coordination avec les équipes externes et gestion du budget.

Skills

Organisation

Leadership

Discrétion

Capacité à gérer des VIP

Gestion de projet

Tools

Systèmes de gestion de propriété

Automatisation de la maison

Job description

House Manager role based in Holland Park, London

Paying £60,000-£80,000K

Working Hours: Full-time, including evenings and two weekends per month

Accommodation: Live-out (with flexibility for occasional overnights)

Join a Private London Super Home as a House Manager.

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced, professional, and discreet House Manager to take the lead in the setup and ongoing management of a newly completed, high-specification private residence in London. This stunning, state-of-the-art home combines advanced systems, museum-quality finishes, fine art, and antiques—yet remains a warm and welcoming family residence. We’re looking for someone with the skill, vision, and grace to ensure it runs seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities:

Phase 1: Property Set-up & Transition

• Oversee final completion of construction and finishing touches, ensuring all standards are met

• Learn, document, and manage sophisticated home automation, AV, and security systems

• Establish service and maintenance contracts and vendor relationships

• Create detailed household manuals, SOPs, and inventories

• Recruit, onboard, and train new household staff

• Coordinate move-in logistics and manage procurement

• Liaise with architects, designers, and suppliers to finalise works

Phase 2: On-going House Management

• Manage daily household operations, staff, and service delivery

• Maintain the home to impeccable standards at all times

• Handle budgeting, household finances, and supplier contracts

• Maintain and update household systems, inventories, and schedules

• Oversee guest arrivals, private events, and household security

• Act as the primary liaison between the family and external teams

• Provide operational updates to the Principal and Chief of Staff

• Lead on contingency planning, emergency readiness, and household policy enforcement

Ideal Candidate:

• Extensive experience managing private households or luxury estates

• Technically adept with smart home and property management systems

• Exceptional organisational and leadership skills

• Discreet, proactive, and highly professional

• Comfortable liaising with VIP clients and managing household teams

• Calm under pressure, with strong project management capability

Superb opportunity for an experienced, pro-active House Manager to take on a new exciting project from scratch, creating the ultimate luxury, London residence.

All House Managers applying must have a previous experience of running a top level property before for VIP guests.

Immediate Start!