House Manager Job Description
Marcilly Recruitment’s client, a UHNW couple, is seeking a House Manager to oversee the initial setup and ongoing management of a newly built London Super Home. The property is a state-of-the-art private residence with intricate systems, specialist finishes, fine art, and antiques. While it is an exceptional home, it is ultimately a family residence requiring a warm and professional service.
The successful House Manager will be someone who is hugely personable, charismatic, loyal, enthusiastic, and capable of working in a pressurised and demanding environment with a huge workload, working efficiently with pace. They must be a strong team player with excellent communication and negotiation skills. What is paramount for the role is a good eye for detail, delivering the very highest of standards in every aspect of their work.
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting an UHNWI in a similar capacity in a private setting. A can-do attitude is paramount.
The role will initially focus on the setup of the property, including creating household manuals, inventories, recruiting staff, learning and managing specialist systems, and overseeing the move-in process. Once the home is fully operational, the role will transition into an ongoing private House Manager position, responsible for staff management, household operations, event planning, overseeing guest services, security coordination, and ensuring the seamless day-to-day running of the residence. The House Manager will work closely with the Chief of Staff and report directly to both the Principal and the Chief of Staff.
House Manager Requirements:
* Proven experience as a House Manager, Estate Manager, or Senior Butler in a high-end private residence.
* Strong project management skills with experience in property setup, move-in coordination, and household administration.
* Knowledge of smart home technologies, security systems, and high-end household operations.
* Experience managing fine art, antiques, and specialist finishes.
* Exceptional attention to detail, organisation, and discretion.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to recruit, train, and manage a high-performing household team.
* Ability to liaise professionally with contractors, suppliers, and service providers.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
* A flexible, hands-on approach, willing to assist where needed to ensure a smooth-running household.
* Understanding of formal and informal household etiquette.
This will be a varied role, working in a very intense, fast-paced environment, but you will be part of a great team who are supportive and skilled. You will have a wonderful mentor to work with. It will be what you make of it.
Marcilly Recruitment is a boutique recruitment agency specialising in business operational and administrative support and private household recruitment in the UK and Middle East.
Unfortunately, due to the extremely high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond individually to each one. If you have not heard from us within five working days, then sadly your application has been unsuccessful.
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