Role: House Manager

Poppy Lane Placements Ltd; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household in Hampstead is seeking a proactive House Manager to oversee household operations. The role requires 5+ years of experience in a private setting, excellent organization skills, and staff management abilities. Flexibility in start date and potential live-in accommodation offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working within a private household.
• Hold the rights to work within the UK.
• Possess a driving license and be confident driving in London.

Responsibilities

• General organisation & tidiness of household.
• Wardrobe management, packing/unpacking for principals.
• Stock control & purchasing for household supplies.
• Liaising with contractors, organising deep cleans.
• Supporting with school runs, Saturday childcare.
• Event support and assisting the Chef.
• Staff management: recruitment, training, rota tracking.

Skills

Housekeeping

Organization

Attention to detail

Staff management

Driving in London

Job description

Start date: Flexible for the right candidate

We are looking for a House Manager for a private household in Hampstead, North London.

This is a permanent position where you will be contracted to work 48 hours per week over 5 days, ordinarily working Tuesday to Saturday. The House Manager will be joining a small established household team, comprising Housekeeper, Chef and Nanny.

The position can be live-in or live-out. For a live-in candidate spacious self-contained accommodation can be provided.

This role would suit a proactive and highly organised candidate who has an excellent eye for detail. You will ideally have a strong housekeeping background, and be looking to move into household management to support a busy private family in a varied capacity.

Interviewing now, start date flexible for the right candidate.

Duties and responsibilities;

• General organisation & tidiness of household
• Wardrobe management, packing/unpacking for principals
• Stock control & purchasing (from household supplies to gifts/clothes)
• Liaising with contractors, organising deep cleans
• Supporting with school runs, Saturday childcare, occasional homework help
• Event support and assisting the Chef (dinner parties, entertaining)
• Staff management: recruitment, training, rota/leave tracking
• Travel to family’s country property a few times per year

To be considered for this role you must;

• Have 5+ years of experience working within a private household
• Hold the rights to work within the UK
• Have excellent contactable references
• Possess a driving license and be confident driving in London
• Have (/ be willing to get) an up-to-date DBS certificate