Real Estate Manager

Colville Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Challenging, varied work

Recognition for excellence

Job summary

Colville Search is seeking a Private Estate Manager to oversee a portfolio of private residences across London, the Cotswolds, and international locations. You’ll be hands-on, travel between properties, and ensure impeccable standards in a high-paced, discreet environment.

The role requires recruiting, managing, and developing private household staff, with travel across multiple residences and aggressive attention to detail. A polished, proactive individual is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in ultra-high-net-worth environments.
• Proven ability to recruit, manage, and retain private household staff in demanding, multi-property settings.
• Unflappable, with discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to person for all estate matters.
• Book and manage contractors, trades and suppliers with precision.
• Regular travel between properties to uphold standards.
• Oversee refurbishments, landscaping and interior updates.
• Hire, train and manage household staff across multiple residences.
• Source and vet new hires from recruitment through onboarding and probation management.
• Work directly with the client to anticipate needs before they are spoken.

Skills

Staff recruitment

Staff management

Attention to detail

Contract scheduling

Travel readiness

Job description

Location: London, South England,

Salary: Up to £80,000 + Expenses | Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP - we're ready when you are!

About the Role

Are you a master organiser with a black belt in logistics and an eye for the tiniest detail? Do you thrive in dynamic, high-standard environments and love the thrill of managing beautiful properties across the UK? Then step into your next big adventure.

Our high-profile client is seeking a polished and proactive Private Estate Manager to oversee an exceptional portfolio of private residences across London, the Cotswolds, and key international locations. This is not your average 9-5 - you'll be hands-on, on the move, and at the heart of an exquisite, fast-paced world.

The Role Includes:

• Being the go-to person for all estate-related matters - nothing gets past you.
• Booking and managing contractors, trades, and suppliers with military precision.
• Regular travel between properties to ensure standards are impeccable
• Overseeing refurbishments, landscaping, and interior updates - think country house to cosmopolitan penthouse.
• Full responsibility for hiring, training, and managing household staff across multiple residences - including housekeepers, chefs, and other domestic team
• Sourcing and vetting new hires with discretion and speed - from recruitment through to onboarding and probation management.
• Working directly with the client - they're hands-on, meticulous, and expect the same. You'll need to anticipate needs before they're even spoken.

What We're Looking For:

• A seasoned estate/property manager with experience in ultra-high-net-worth environments.
• Proven ability to recruit, manage, and retain private household staff in demanding, multi-property settings.
• Unflappable, with a hawk's eye for detail - if a picture frame is 2mm off, you'll spot it.
• Strong knowledge of contract negotiations, and scheduling.
• Happy working independently, but confident working closely with an exacting, highly involved principal.
• Willingness to travel frequently - this is very much a boots-on-the-ground role.
• Impeccable discretion and confidentiality. Always.

Perks of the Role:

• Travel opportunities to stunning homes in beautiful locations
• Work with a client who values excellence - your work will always be appreciated (and noticed!)
• Variety, challenge, and never a dull moment