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House Manager Job

  • Sector: Private Households & Estates
  • Function: Butler, House Manager
  • Contact: Jules le Roux
  • Contact Phone: +442072339950
  • Start Date: March/April 2025
  • Location: Berkshire
  • Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 GPA
  • Job Ref: 125866
  • Contact Email: jules@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

House Manager Job

A beautifully refurbished home in Berkshire (finished Mar/April 25) are 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 of 6 acres with a wild swimming lake.

Duties will involve:

  • Managing a small team of Housekeepers and doing the weekly rota

  • Maintain a contents inventory

  • Maintain a wine celler, keep 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

  • Organise social and family event

  • 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, 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