House Manager

• Oversee the day-to-day management and presentation of the manor house and estate buildings
• Deliver a seamless, luxury hospitality experience for the principals, family members, guests, and retreat visitors
• Manage and coordinate housekeeping operations, including recruitment, staffing levels, rotas, training, and performance standards
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and external service providers as required
• Ensure the property is fully prepared ahead of family arrivals and guest stays
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and household efficiency
• Manage household inventories, consumables, and procurement with attention to quality and sustainability
• Work closely with the household and gardening teams to maximise use of the estate’s vegetable garden and wider certified organic soils in support of the family’s sustainability ethos
• Assist with event, retreat, and guest logistics, including room preparation, catering coordination, and guest care
• Provide discreet, proactive support to the principals, anticipating needs and resolving issues efficiently
• Be comfortable around animals, including dogs currently in residence, with other livestock planned to add to the property in the future

• A minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a House Manager within a high-end private household or luxury boutique hotel
• A strong hospitality mindset with exceptional guest service standards
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage a dynamic household
• Extensive demonstrable experience with end-to-end recruitment, including creating and successfully managing a team
• Discreet, polished, and professional in all interactions
• Sustainability-minded, with an appreciation for estate-grown produce and environmentally conscious household management
• Animal-friendly and comfortable working within a family environment that includes pets and livestock
• Working knowledge of estate infrastructure, including renewable energy systems (solar PV/thermal), automated lighting and AV control (Lutron), biomass heating (wood chip/pellet boilers), BMS or smart home integration (essential)
• Right to work in the UK
• A valid driving licence

A creative background (bonus)

• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Strong pension package