House Manager

• Serve as the single point of contact for the principals on all matters relating to the household
• Manage the other household staff, so that everyone knows what to do including 2 full time housekeeper/cooks, 2 freelance rota chefs, 1 part-time weekend housekeeper, rota nannies – with support of the family office and external HR consultant
• Manage freelancers, additional support staff and subcontractors as needed including – repair men, A/V consultants, lift maintenance, decorators, gardeners, plumber, dog walkers, florists, waiters for more formal events, storage facility, steam room specialist, window cleaners, etc.
• Maintain clear and proactive communication with the family office, PAs, and principal’s driver to ensure all household members have full visibility of family movements
• Establish and maintain comprehensive household systems including a house manual, inventories, maintenance schedules, packing lists, and supply management
• Lead on property maintenance and minor renovation works — obtaining quotes, overseeing contractors, and ensuring best value
• Recruit, trial, train and manage household staff, including handling holiday requests and sick cover
• Manage packing and unpacking for the principals’ travel, ensuring all requirements are met for each trip
• Oversee a large and carefully curated wardrobe, including vintage and seasonal clothing, with the support of the housekeeping team
• Act as the primary contact for all household purchasing outside of childcare – including food, toiletries, cleaning products, wine, flowers, and homewares – maintaining accurate inventories throughout
• Manage household accounts in collaboration with the family office team
• Care for and maintain a valuable collection of art and design objects, liaising with installers and restorers as required
• Cover practically within the house during staff absences or periods of high demand

• Highly experienced in a similar House Manager or senior Head Housekeeper role within a private household
• Hands-on and collaborative in approach
• Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail and a natural ability to create clear, functional systems
• Committed to sustainability and organic living, with an understanding of chemical-free and environmentally conscious household management
• Technology proficient, including confidence troubleshooting home systems such as AV, smart lighting (Lutron), heating controls, and door entry systems
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, Dropbox, and Google Docs
• A confident communicator with the professionalism to liaise effectively with a family office, external advisors, and senior household staff
• Discreet, loyal, and committed to a long-term placement

An interest in plants and horticulture would be an advantage, given the importance of houseplants and cut flowers within the home