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 agency is seeking an Assistant House Manager to support the daily operations of a family estate. Responsibilities include overseeing household systems, performing minor maintenance tasks, and assisting with family care and events. Ideal candidates are dependable and proactive, with a Basic and enhanced DBS certificate. The role offers a salary of £30,000 gross per annum and accommodation included in a recently redecorated flat.

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.
• Must have an up-to-date enhanced eDBS certificate for working with vulnerable individuals.
• Minimum of two professional referees, one from current or last employer, both contactable.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily running of the house and estate, including maintenance and security.
• Oversee household equipment and ensure safety and reliability.
• Assist with the care of family pets and prepare dining areas.

Skills

Physical task performance

Basic maintenance

Dependability

Proactivity

Collaboration

Job description

Job Overview

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 at the centre of all who are involved in estate life. Working closely with the Senior House Manager, you will help coordinate the day‑to‑day logistics across the property. This position suits someone who upholds high standards, works collaboratively, and is fully hands‑on. The assistant manager tends to be responsible for tasks which require physical execution, while the senior house manager’s role tends to be more managerial and organisational. Both House Managers act as key holders, opening and closing the house each day and managing all alarm and emergency systems.

You will oversee household equipment and ensure everything operates safely and reliably. Duties include managing household systems such as waste and recycling, carrying out minor maintenance including repairs, bulb changes, clock winding, picture hanging, and fireplace care. You will also support the upkeep of dining rooms, the pantry, and service kitchen areas.

The role involves occasional driving duties, shopping, and dry‑cleaning collections. You will assist with the care of the family dogs, prepare dining areas, provide warm front‑of‑house support to guests, and help with annual estate events. When the principals are away, the two House Managers share overall responsibility for the property and are required to be on site at agreed times.

Required Skills & Qualifications

You must have an up‑to‑date Basic DBS on the update service.

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.

Minimum of two professional referees, one being your current or last employer, and both immediately contactable.

Ability to perform physical tasks and basic maintenance.

Job Details

Location: Malvern Hills, Worcestershire

Hours: 40 hours a week; Days: 5 days a week

Driving required: Yes

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.

Salary: £30,000 gross per annum

Job type: Permanent

Agency: Emma Good Recruitment Limited T/A Harmony at Home, Shropshire and Malvern Hills. Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Job ID: 865593

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.