House Manager/PA

Antonia Saunders; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity for a House Manager/Personal Assistant for a UHNW family in West London. This full-time role involves managing household operations, staff coordination, and PA duties, requiring a proactive individual with extensive experience in luxury household management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within an UHNW private household.
• Exceptional leadership and staff management experience.
• Strong communication skills and tech-savviness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and manage household staff.
• Implement household procedures and manage budgets.
• Diary management and personal errands for the principals.

Skills

Leadership

Discretion

Communication

Resourcefulness

Proactivity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Household management systems

Job description

Job Title: House Manager/Personal Assistant (UHNW Private Household)
Location:West London, with occasional travel to country residence (Home Counties)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: c. £80,000 - £100,000 DOE

Overview:
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced and discreet House Manager/PA to support an UHNW family in their residence in West London. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role with a primary focus (80%) on House Management and secondary (20%) PA responsibilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for the smooth daily running of the household, staff management, and ensuring exceptional standards at all times.

Key Responsibilities – House Management (80%):

• Oversee the daily operations of the property to ensure it is maintained to the highest standards

• Manage and coordinate household staff

• Liaise with external service providers and tradespeople

• Implement and manage household procedures, manuals, inventories, and schedules

• Oversee household budgets, petty cash, and general expenses

• Organise events and formal/informal gatherings on behalf of the principals

• Ensure all security and health & safety systems are operational and regularly maintained

• Travel to country residence (Home Counties) when required

PA Duties (20%):

• Diary and calendar management for the principals

• Personal shopping, gift sourcing, errand running

• Booking travel (both private and commercial), restaurants, appointments

• Handling confidential documents and personal administration

• Coordination with other staff and the family office

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within an UHNW private household

• Exceptional leadership and staff management experience

• Impeccable discretion, loyalty and professionalism

• Strong communication skills and the ability to anticipate needs

• Highly proactive, resourceful and calm under pressure

• London-based with excellent knowledge of local suppliers and services

• Tech-savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office and household management systems

• Full UK driving licence preferred

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, with flexibility for occasional weekend or evening support as needed.

Start Date:
As soon as possible

Salary:

£80,000 - £100,000 DOE