Live in House Manager

My clients are looking to recruit a LIVE IN House Manager for their family home in rural Suffolk. This position is responsible for the smooth domestic running of the entire interior of this large, listed property, where you will be managing and implementing daily, weekly and monthly schedules in a hands on role, supported by a daily Housekeeper and other staff. 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

 

• Acting as a warm first point of contact for all guests arriving at the house
• Answering the house phone
• Serving refreshments and meals
• Overseeing the household domestic team and offering hands on assistance where necessary
• Implementing a daily and weekly rota to ensure all domestic duties are achieved (laundry, cleaning of rooms to suit the schedule of the Principals, preparation for guests)
• Liaising with the Chef re meals and future events (communicating times/dates/ to help with forward planning)
• Managing the Housekeeper, and other interiors casual staff
• Managing the domestic household budget
• Purchasing goods for the household and keeping receipts to submit monthly domestic expenses to the Private PA
• Overseeing all internal Contractors/Suppliers
• Reporting any facility/handyman jobs to the Estate/Facilities Manager in a timely manner
• Overseeing the care of the china, antiques and other specialist items
• Managing the wine cellar and bar
• Archiving of goods in a specialist unit
• Writing and updating household manuals – eg room by room instructions re cleaning/layout/provisions
• Being responsible for the internal security of the property
• Looking after the pets welfare
• Arranging vet appointments (including inoculations and de-fleeing)
• Working with the Private PA team to trouble shoot IT issues
• Organising the Drivers in conjunction with the Estate Manager when errands are needed to be run

 

You must have proven private household experience to apply, have a full UK driving licence and a preference for country living. There is generous accommodation with this role, which is separate to the main house. Hours are 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, but there will be weekend work required at busy times with days then given back in lieu. Flexibility and discretion are key!