House Manager Job

House Manager Job

A beautifully refurbished home in Berkshire (finished Mar/April 25) is looking for a House Manager. This home will mainly be used on weekends, so your main days off will be in the week, except when they are away, and you can work Monday - Friday. There will be a team of 3 Housekeepers and 3 grounds staff. The home is set on 6 acres with a wild swimming lake.

Duties will involve:

• Managing a small team of Housekeepers and doing the weekly rota
• Maintaining a contents inventory
• Maintaining a wine cellar, keeping the bar stocked and replenished
• Maintaining security & communication systems and record keeping
• Car management - Insurance, MOT, servicing, cleaning etc.
• Driving duties - Train station, airport etc.
• Basic flower arrangement
• Packing/unpacking principal on arrival
• Organising social and family events
• Wardrobe management
• Caring for the family, household guests and visitors
• Serving at table - Silver service/butler service etc.
• Supervising and training household staff
• Overseeing the work of contractors, service providers & suppliers
• Being hands-on with all administrative duties, including budgeting, paying bills, and purchases
• Responsibility for all household systems including air conditioning, heating, security, AV, and all tech.
• First point of contact for Principals - Regularly interacting with owners to maintain direct communication and compliance with their needs.
• Ensuring morale is kept high throughout the household and staff are working safely and efficiently.

1 bedroom flat provided, all bills included.

£50,000 - £55,000 GPA