We have a fantastic role for a dedicated and experienced couple to join a team of household staff on a private UHNW family estate in rural West Midlands. Previous experience and longevity working within a busy private household is essential for this role. This is a large stunning residence set in 26 acres of formal gardens and parkland.
Estate manager Duties:
The House manager will be responsible for overseeing the smooth running of the household and estate.
Duties included but not limited to are:
- Day to day management and overview of the household and estate
- Management, leadership, mentoring, guidance of all estate staff.
- Liaising with estate senior management team
- Hands on with all other departments
- Liaising with all contractors ensuring works are completed satisfactorily
- Interior and exterior basic maintenance skills
- Overseeing the security team and alarm systems
The ideal candidates will be hardworking and efficient, ideally someone who has been a houseman, with hands on experience of house and grounds maintenance, but now wishing to move into a more senior role.
Must have a keen eye for detail, with a willingness to muck in and get your hands dirty if necessary.
Housekeeper Duties:
The experienced Housekeeper will be responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of the household with a family of 4, as well as some basic food preparation when in residence. There are three existing Housekeepers that have been at the property many years.
Duties included but not limited to:
- Housekeeping – cleaning all public and private areas
- Basic food preparation
- Packing and unpacking for travel
- Deep cleaning of the family home
- Organising the kitchen
- Laundry and ironing
- Ensure toiletries and provisions are replenished
- Changing linen and towels in bedrooms
- Waste management
- Animal care
The ideal candidates will be hardworking and efficient, ideally someone who has been a houseman, with hands on experience of house and grounds maintenance, but now wishing to move into a more senior role.
Must have a keen eye for detail, with a willingness to muck in and get your hands dirty if necessary.
A high degree of discretion and professionalism is an absolute must in this role.
The right candidates will be joining an experienced Estate Team on site.
Days/Hours: The basic working hours are 40-50 hours per week, Monday – Friday. However, when the family are in residence you will be required to work weekends with additional time off in the week. There will be occasional travel to the principal's residences.
Accommodation: Separate 1 / 2 bedroom fully furnished apartment is provided with bills paid.
Pets may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Some UK and International travel is required.
Salary: up to £90k Gross, plus yearly bonus and salary review.