House Manager Job, Henley on Thames
A long-standing client of Greycoat Lumleys is looking to hire an experienced House Manager to join their fully staffed 7-bedroom home. There is a fantastic housekeeping team already employed consisting of 5 housekeepers. This is the principal's main residence although the principal also travels frequently and has guests staying from time to time.
Duties to include:
Property Management & Preservation
1. Oversee the daily operations and long-term preservation of a significant historic residence.
2. Collaborate with interior designers, conservationists, heritage consultants, and architects on restoration, renovation, and maintenance projects.
3. Ensure modern functionality while preserving and honouring the home’s original historic features.
4. Maintain accurate and current household manuals, inventories, and compliance documentation.
Operations & Household Oversight
5. Manage all household staff, vendors, and external service providers.
6. Handle vendor relationships, procurement, seasonal maintenance, and regular scheduling of works.
7. Coordinate closely with the Chief of Staff or family office on operational budgets and expenditure tracking.
8. Support the planning and execution of family gatherings, creative events, and philanthropic functions hosted at the residence.
Administrative Support
9. Provide secretarial or administrative assistance as needed, including calendar management, correspondence, and documentation.
This is a live out role and the salary is circa £65K - £75K gpa