House Manager/Butler
- Recruiter
- Tiger Recruitment
- Location
- Gloucester
- Salary
- £40000 - £48000 per annum
- Posted
- 23 Apr 2019
- Closes
- 21 May 2019
- Ref
- LGCOTS17692
- Contact
- Laura Glendenning
- Job Title
- Private PA
- Industry Sector
- Private Individual / Family
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Tiger Private has taken on a fabulous role to work with one of our favourite clients. This a live in House Manager/Butler position based on a beautiful 14 bedroom estate in the glorious Cotswolds.
The role
We are looking for a committed, flexible, trustworthy, discreet individual, with previous private household experience in a similar role. You will be approachable, well presented, conscientious and able to juggle a variety of plates. A team player is essential, as is someone who is looking to integrate into country life.
The role
- Overseeing and managing the maintenance of the house and assets including all household appliances and fittings – being hands on, proactive and a problem solver
- Overseeing contractors and scheduling these in
- Managing the household staff as an effective and approachable Line Manager – including holding weekly team meetings and managing staff rotas and holiday cover etc
- Overseeing the maintenance and smooth running of the cars
- Some driving for the Principal and family members (they also have a Driver)
- Acting in a Butler capacity during social occasions including dinner parties and shoots – serving, greeting guests etc
- Valet/wardrobe management for the two Principals
- Some light cooking when the Chef is not working
- Linking in with the family regularly to update them on estate business
- Updating the household manual
- The accommodation provided is a large and comfortable self-contained one bedroom flat with own front door, connected to the main house
- The House Manager/Butler works 5 days a week including weekend cover with 2 days off in the week. Busy periods are generally weekends with the week being quieter
- Training and guidance can be given for the right candidate
- The family have excellent staff retention and benefits for long term, committed employees
We are looking for a committed, flexible, trustworthy, discreet individual, with previous private household experience in a similar role. You will be approachable, well presented, conscientious and able to juggle a variety of plates. A team player is essential, as is someone who is looking to integrate into country life.
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