House Manager Job

Greycoat Lumleys; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury staffing agency is seeking an experienced House Manager for a historic residence in Henley on Thames. The role includes overseeing property management, managing household staff, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in property management and team coordination. The position offers a competitive salary of approximately £65K - £75K.

Qualifications

• Experience in property management of significant residences.
• Ability to manage diverse team and vendor relationships.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and preservation of historic residence.
• Manage household staff, vendors, and budgets.
• Provide administrative support including calendar management.

Skills

Property Management

Team Management

Vendor Coordination

Administrative Support

Job description

House Manager Job, Henley on Thames

A long-standing client of Greycoat Lumleys is looking to hire an experienced House Manager to join their fully staffed 7-bedroom home. There is a fantastic housekeeping team already employed consisting of 5 housekeepers. This is the principal's main residence although the principal also travels frequently and has guests staying from time to time.

Duties to include:

Property Management & Preservation

• Oversee the daily operations and long-term preservation of a significant historic residence.
• Collaborate with interior designers, conservationists, heritage consultants, and architects on restoration, renovation, and maintenance projects.
• Ensure modern functionality while preserving and honouring the home’s original historic features.
• Maintain accurate and current household manuals, inventories, and compliance documentation.

Operations & Household Oversight

• Manage all household staff, vendors, and external service providers.
• Handle vendor relationships, procurement, seasonal maintenance, and regular scheduling of works.
• Coordinate closely with the Chief of Staff or family office on operational budgets and expenditure tracking.
• Support the planning and execution of family gatherings, creative events, and philanthropic functions hosted at the residence.

Administrative Support

• Provide secretarial or administrative assistance as needed, including calendar management, correspondence, and documentation.

This is a live out role and the salary is circa £65K - £75K gpa