Live in Assistant House Manager for Country House and Estate in Worcestershire

Harmony at Home Nanny Agency; England; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A private estate management service in the Malvern Hills is seeking a dependable Assistant House Manager to support daily operations of a family residence. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing maintenance tasks, assisting with household logistics, and providing support to guests, including care for family dogs. The position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 gross per annum with benefits including complimentary estate tours and staff events. Accommodation is provided in a redecorated flat with all bills included.

Benefits

Complimentary tickets for Estate Tours

Estate Staff events

Discounted Estate produce

Qualifications

• Must have an up-to-date Basic DBS on the update service.
• Needs an enhanced eDBS certificate for working with children and the vulnerable.
• Minimum of 2 professional referees required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee household equipment ensuring safe and reliable operation.
• Carry out minor maintenance and repairs.
• Support upkeep of dining areas and participate in estate events.
• Assist with care of family dogs and provide guest support.
• Manage driving and collection duties.

Skills

Dependable

Proactive

Basic maintenance skills

Driving

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a dependable and proactive Assistant House Manager to support the daily running of the house and estate, including maintenance, presentation, and security. The House is primarily a family home which stays as the centre thought of all who are involved in estate life. Working closely with the House Manager, you will help coordinate the day-to-day logistics across the property. Both House Managers act as key holders, opening and closing the house each day and managing all alarm and emergency systems.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee household equipment and ensure everything operates safely and reliably.
• Carry out minor maintenance including repairs, bulb changes, clock winding, picture hanging, and fireplace care.
• Support the upkeep of dining rooms, pantry, service kitchen areas, and help with annual estate events.
• Assist with care of family dogs, prepare dining areas, provide warm front‑of‑house support to guests.
• Occasional driving duties, shopping, and dry cleaning collections.
• Share overall responsibility for the property and be on site at agreed times when principals are away.

Location and hours

Malvern Hills, Worcestershire

40 hours a week, 5 days a week. Driving required.

Start date and accommodation

Job Start Date: ASAP. Accommodation: All bills included. Recently redecorated two‑bedroom flat with a kitchen, sitting room and shower room on the first floor of the main house. It has its own internal private entrance.

Pay and benefits

Pays £30,000 gross per annum.

• Complimentary tickets for Estate Tours
• Estate Staff events
• Discounted Estate produce

Requirements

You must have an up‑to‑date Basic DBS on the update service, and where there are children and the vulnerable in the workplace you must have an up‑to‑date enhanced eDBS certificate registered on the update service and a minimum of 2 professional referees who are happy for you to share their contact details to our recruiters. One of your references must be your current or last employer and both references must be immediately contactable. Whilst we usually undertake all registration interviews and right to work checks in person face to face, we will in certain circumstances consider video call registrations and digital right to work checks via a certified digital identity service provider (IDSP).

EEO statement

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