Overview
A wonderful, welcoming principal seeks a professional, experienced and knowledgeable house manager for her new home in Belgravia. The schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm, with some flexibility around hours appreciated. You will work closely with existing team and must bring a supportive, respectful approach to the role.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain inventory of household items, ensuring that all supplies are fully stocked and in good condition.
- Conduct regular inspections of the property to ensure it meets high-quality standards
- Work closely with architects and property managers to project manage contractors
- Coordinate and oversee on-going renovations in a neighbouring property, with regular monitoring and walk throughs, ensuring that approved standards are met
- Care for two gorgeous golden retrievers, including twice-daily walking
- Maintaining an excellent relationship with housekeeper, architect, vendors and contractors
- Serve as point-person for household and external contacts
- Oversee temporary staff when required
Requirements
- Candidates must be very familiar with the local area and should have excellent relationships with vendors, contractors and trades
- Candidates should also be fantastic team-players, comfortable rolling up their sleeves and being hands-on whenever required
- An adaptable and flexible personality is appreciated, as is a service oriented approach to the role.
- Please be calm, considerate and polite, with excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently with a no task too large or too small frame of mind
- Candidates should be polished and professional, able to fit seamlessly into a HNW relatively formal environment. They should also be discreet, trustworthy and extremely good at reading the room.
- The principal is keen to maintain a refined, respectful and calm environment. Egos are not welcome.
