Our UHNWI client, with a residence in Mayfair, is looking for an organised and disciplined House Manager who has experience working in private residence(s). The House Manager will be a good communicator, can efficiently handle the fast-paced environment, and overcome any challenges that may arise.

The ideal candidate will be managing the housekeeping team and will work closely with the Chef, Maintenance Manager, Housekeepers, and Head of Private Office, to ensure that the Principal’s (and family's) life runs smoothly.  Flexibility is essential when Principal is in residence (approx. 6 months of the year).

Key duties will include but not be limited to:

• Personal assistance to Principal and family  
• Receiving guests in formal and welcoming manner
• Assisting with Silver Service for the Principal, family, and guests
• Assisting the Head of Private Office and Maintenance Manager with household and family security measures
• Identifying maintenance issues, repairing/reporting to the Maintenance Manager
• Maintaining budget and inventory of household supplies
• Maintaining and reporting on household accounts (utilities, dry cleaning, gardening etc)
• Management of the household staff - schedule setting, allocation of duties
• Identifying areas of improvement/development of staff, and organise sufficient training
• Preparing reports for Principal and Head Office, as required
• Care and inventory of fine art and tableware
• Liaising with Chef regarding the menus for the upcoming day/week
• Personal shopping and errands for the Principal
• Assisting with wardrobe management, packing/unpacking of luggage
• Supervise laundry to ensure highest standard of care for luxury items
• Occasional travel

Candidate requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum 5 years of experience working within luxury properties and for UHNWIs
• Be discreet with a strong sense of confidentiality and loyalty
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member
• Hard working with flexible and can-do attitude
• Fluent English preferred, and right to work in UK

Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £70,000-£80,000 DOE
Location: Mayfair
Role: Full-time, Live-out, permanent
Working Days: London 7 days per week (up to 10 days) when Principal in residence. Time in lieu available when Principal is travelling (avg. 48 hours per week).
Working Hours: 12:00-22:00 when Principal in residence 09:00–17:00 when Principal is travelling
Reporting To: Principal(s) and Head of Private Family Office