Desired Location: UK, Caribbean or Middle East
Live In or Live Out: Live-in
Salary Expectation: £60,000 GPA
Available from: 6 weeks’ notice
Candidate ID: 126453

This lovely, smart and capable candidate comes from an impressive army career (Officer Rank), very much the most sought-after foundations for an excellent House Manager. She has spent 3 years as a house manager and is currently a property / House Manager for a very prestigious private school in the Cotswolds. She wishes to continue her career in Private Households, and we believe she has a very good career ahead of her and likely be one of the stars of the industry.

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Desired Location: New York, USA
Live In or Live Out: Live-out
Salary Expectation: $140,000 GAP
Available from: 4 weeks
Candidate ID: 126029

This pleasant and friendly gentleman is currently working part time as a property manager, for a HNW family in Central New York. He has been in this role since his previous very long-term position came to an end this year. He comes from an IT background and has worked in House Management and Property Management. He is very calm, articulate and has the right demeanour for a formal home or a family home. He is flexible, would be prepared, and happy to assist with other areas of the household such as assisting with housekeeping, cooking and House Management

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Desired Location: Europe or Middle East
Live In or Live Out:  Live-in
Salary Expectation: €5,000 to 6,000 NPM
Available from: Immediately
Candidate ID: 125676

This highly experienced German lady has many years of experience on yachts and involved with yacht builds. She has managed many staff, managed complex projects, and is now seeking her first full-time long term Estate Manager / House Manager position. She is happy to work in Europe or the Middle East and is currently living in Spain. She has a confident and strong character and would be ideal for managing complex residences and staff.

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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Desired Location: Europe or USA
Live In or Live Out: Live-out / Live-in or Hybrid
Salary Expectation: €5,000 to 7,000 GPM
Available from: Immediately
Candidate ID: 70598

A rare candidate with verified dual citizenship USA/EU. As a holder of both passports and an experienced House Manager / Butler, This gentleman could be the perfect international solution for our clients with global residencies. He is currently in Paris, and has a wife and son, although they do not need to live with him initially or all year round. He has worked in Europe, America and for some very important UHNW families and individuals. Candidates like this do not remain on the market for long, so please enquire soon

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Desired Location: Nice, Cannes or Monaco
Live In or Live Out: Live-out
Salary Expectation: €4,500 to 5,000 NPM
Available from: Immediately
Candidate ID: 125483

Another true allrounder, ideal for residences in the South of France. Butler, House Manager, Driver and can cook. This lovely French candidate has a true hospitality mentality without any stuffiness or stiff demeanour.  He is available immediately has his own place in Nice and is a rare find in the region.

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Desired Location: Florida, USA
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation: $150,000+ GPA
Available from: Immediately
Candidate ID: 124933

The highly professional and presentable lady is a very experienced Private PA and House Manager. Her role very recently came to an end as the client moved to the West Coast (USA). She was instrumental in helping organise the relocation. They have loyalty, and longevity in corporate PA positions whilst progressing to more Private PA roles. She is a Driver and is keen to assist a Family or UHNW individual. She is immediately available and would be an invaluable asset to any employer.

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Desired Location: Switzerland
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation: 100,000 - to 120,000 CHF GPA
Available from: Immediate
Candidate ID: 124464

This gentleman is a rare find, he is a Swiss national, is based near Lucerne or Zurich, and is fluent in French, German, and English. He has a prestigious butler academy certification and has managed boutique 5-star hotels internationally and Chalets in Switzerland. He is seeking either a Head Butler or Butler/PA position or a House Manager position in these locations.

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Desired Location: UK, Switzerland, or the Middle East
Live In or Live Out: Live out in London,  Live in globally
Salary Expectation: £85,000 + GPA
Available from: Immediately
Candidate ID: 71617

It was a pleasure to represent this candidate today, we successfully placed him with a VVIP client in Switzerland in 2019 and he excelled in the role for 5 years managing over 15 staff, He has also worked in one of the largest teams in London at one of the most exclusive private residences 120+ staff household. The gentleman is a rare candidate on the market, he has come through a high-level chef background be the House Manager and he has the right demeanour, very well-spoken, committed work ethic, and intelligence to be a senior house manager even a chief of staff one day. He also speaks basic German having worked in Zurich for 5 years and has a current Swiss work permit valid till 2029.

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Desired Location: UK or Middle East
Live In or Live Out: Live out (Bucks & London)/Live In (Middle East)
Salary Expectation: £75,000 to £90,000 GPA
Available from: Immediately
Candidate ID: 124026

This calm, incredibly likable, and emotionally intelligent Manager, has a disposition that’s perfect for managing private residences, multiple properties, or heading a small family office. He spent 16 years managing the family office for a Middle Eastern Royal and only left the position due to a family bereavement. He is free and available, is super flexible on duties, and is happy to be hands-on as well as administrative. He would be ideal for anyone seeking a “right hand” to manage their household affairs.

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Desired Location: New York, USA
Live-In or Live-Out: Live out
Salary Expectation: $175,000 to $200,000 GPA
Available from: 1 months’ notice
Candidate ID: 123291

This delightful professional Estate Manager has been successful in consistently delivering exceptional results in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments. Combines astute strategic, business, organisational, and leadership competencies with a strong track record of driving new business, establishing, and cultivating relationships, managing teams, increasing efficiencies, improving performance, advising senior executives, and working with internal/external employees to facilitate organizational goals and business objectives. Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and drive with outstanding strategic planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and relationship-building skills. She is currently in New York seeking her next step as either an Estate Manager, House Manager, or High-level Personal Assistant

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Desired Location: VAR Region, France
Live-In or Live-Out: Both
Salary Expectation: €4,000 – 5,000 NPM
Available from: ASAP
Candidate ID: 123247

This highly presentable, smart, energetic individual is that rare find of being a UK passport holder, with a long-term valid French working visa. She speaks basic French which is improving daily. She has been a private house manager during the high season and is now seeking a full-time House Manager/Villa Manager position. With over 10 years in the luxury hospitality industry, specialising in managing private villas and luxury ski chalets. She has a proven track record of creating and maintaining 5-star housekeeping and fine dining environments.

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Desired Location: France, Switzerland, Middle East & Far East
Live In or Live Out: Both
Salary Expectation: €10,000 NPM
Available from: ASAP
Candidate ID: 123333 

This candidate comes with many years of experience with Luxury Hotels & Resorts around the world, he is a knowledgeable and resourceful Executive Manager with great experience in consistently delivering results. His last position was as a presidential palace manager in the Far East and held this position for a record amount of time. He is now seeking his next challenge and is available immediately. They are looking for a House Manager / Palace Manager / Chief of Staff role.

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Desired Location: Antibes, France
Position: House Manager/Villa Manager/EA
Live in or Live out: Live out
Salary Expectation: €4,000 NPM
Candidate ID: 122617

This available candidate has been working for many years for UHNWI, CEO's & families. She brings a comprehensive set of skills with a proven commitment to delivering the highest level of assistance and deliverables with anticipation, making decisions and best guesses with a strategic and thoughtful mind. She provides solutions and is comfortable making suggestions, proactively improving processes, and finding better ways to do so. She is naturally highly organised, adaptable, deeply resourceful, and able to create structure, stability, and systems providing the principals with a "feeling of safety" by building support where there is none.

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Desired Location: Florida, USA (Will relocate to the USA)
Position: Estate Manager/Property Manager
Salary Expectation: $175,000 to $195,000 GPA
Candidate ID: 122480

A hard-working dedicated professional with longevity in his roles (6 years +) who is now due to a change in his current employer’s family dynamic, seeking his next position. He is hands-on, technical, and gifted when it comes to the property inside and out and would be a huge asset to any clients in the Florida or New York locations.

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Desired Location: Europe or the Middle East
Position: House Manager/Head butler
Salary Expectation: €5,000-to-6,000-euro NPM
Candidate ID: 122027

This gentleman’s last two positions have spanned over 24 years with 7 years as a traveling butler / PA for a well-known Italian businessman, which only came to an end due to the principal passing away. He then took some time to improve his skill set by going on a training course in Italy, before accepting a position as a Travelling Butler / PA, that he held for 15 years. Sadly, the position only ended in May 2022 due to the worldwide sanctions following the Ukraine War. He has taken some time aside and is now ready to get back into a travelling role and has no ties or pets and comes with a wealth of experience. He also speaks English, Italian, and French fluently with some basic Spanish.

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Desired Location: Middle East/Rural England
Position: House Manager/Palace Manager/Property Manager
Salary Expectation: £60,000 to £80,000 GPA
Candidate ID: 120907

This British candidate is an accomplished Estate Manager/Property Manager and Chief Stewardess (Motor yachts) with 16 years’ of experience in leading interior teams. She has exceptional operational and staff management skills and is highly proficient in all aspects of guest service, organisation, and planning. Her passion is delivering functional management operations that work.  She is a genuine professional with a hands-on approach. A divergent thinker, able to pre-empt, react, and solve challenges with flexibility and diligence. She is a professional tenacious woman with an upbeat attitude and stamina for high achievement. I truly believe that she will provide impeccable service and will be an indispensable asset to any principal.

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Desired Location: USA
Live in or Live out: Flexible
Position: Estate Manager/Executive Assistant
Salary Expectation: $175,000 to 250,000 GPA
Candidate ID: 117843

This East Coast-based candidate has been in his current position since 2015, Performing an exceptional job as an estate manager for a UHNW individual, managing 9 properties in total. with a staff of over 20+. He is originally from South America (US passport holder), has many periods of longevity, and comes across as a hands-on hard worker who doesn't have any ties. He is ideally seeking around $175,000 per annum + and is free to start within a reasonable time frame since his current employer is moving away from the USA. We have written references and a valid FBI check.

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Desired Location: USA, Europe, U.K or the Middle East.  
Live In/Live Out: Flexible
Salary Expectation: Circa $250,000 GPA
Available from: Immediately
Candidate ID: 120769

We are thrilled to present this exceptional senior candidate as we help them find their next Executive role on a global scale. With extensive experience as an Executive Director, Property Director, and Estate Manager, this individual stands out due to their unique background as a curator in the art industry. They have a proven record of effective gallery management exhibition curation and Private residential management, making them a high-value asset for any organisation in need of these unique skill sets.

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Desired Location: New York
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation: $175,000+ GPA
Available from: 4 Weeks Notice
Candidate ID: 120559

A highly motivated, bilingual (English / Spanish), and experienced professional with more than 10 years of experience seeking a position as a Butler/Property Manager. He has two periods of longevity in the position, one for 3 years and one for 5 years. He was coached as a Butler by a retiring house manager previously and has spent as much as 12 hours per day, giving formal service to his principals and his clients. A Cuban national with a US Passport, he has an exceptional education background in Pharmaceuticals and did wish to pursue this career at one stage, although he enjoys being a butler/house manager and this is his sole pursuit now. He is well presented and was immaculate for our registration and very much looks the part and is certainly suited to a formal home. He is only seeking to live out as he has his own property in the Upper East Side, New York.

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