Overview
A prestigious private household in Primrose Hill is seeking a highly organised, discreet and proactive House Manager to oversee the day to day running of their 18,000 square foot London residence. The property includes eight bedrooms, a swimming pool, gym, antiques and an extensive art collection.
The family of four, including two grown up children, maintain exceptionally high standards and frequently travel to their residences in Scotland and the Mediterranean.
The successful House Manager will ensure the household operates seamlessly, whether the Principals are in residence or away.
Job duties
Responsibilities of the Live-out House Manager in Primrose Hill, include:
* Daily management of the household and its systems, including AV, cinema, pool and other tech
* Overseeing and training household staff; maintaining SOPs, checklists, and manuals
* Scheduling and supervising contractors and external service providers
* Household budgeting, procurement, and inventory control
* Coordinating logistics for family travel and seasonal events
* Occasional driving and local errands as required
* Managing privacy and security (e.g., locking away personal details, etc)
* Travelling in advance to the family's Mediterranean properties to train seasonal staff and prepare the residences
* Accompanying the grown children on occasional travel
* Ensuring discretion and maintaining boundaries; staff are expected to be out of sight after 17:30
Candidates must be / have:
* Proven experience managing UHNW homes of significant scale
* Experience in organising and managing dinner parties and events
* Tech-savvy: experienced in smart home, AV, pool, and security systems
* Highly organised, discreet, and detail-focused
* Polished, professional, and well-mannered
* Fluent in English with strong communication skills
* Proactive, calm, and solutions-oriented
* Non-smoker with a full clean driving licence
* Strong checkable references
Accommodation
This is a live-out position, but accommodation will be provided during periods of travel.
Hours
Full-time. Monday – Friday, with a degree of flexibility for the Principals requirements/travel.
Location
Primrose Hill, London, UK. The role is based in a dedicated basement office.
Salary
£100,000.
Job ref
CP920: Live-out House Manager in Primrose Hill, London.