Role: Estate Manager
Location: Bermuda
Salary: BMD 100,000 – BMD 120,000 + relocation support
Accommodation: fully furnished temporary accommodation provided, with the option of extending
Start Date: ASAP start date available
Overview and Opportunity
We are working with a Family Office in their search for an Estate Manager to oversee their brand new property in Bermuda.
Job Description
The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation, presentation and maintenance of the estate, working closely with the Principal and household team to ensure everything runs smoothly, efficiently and to a high standard.
The property is a 2-acre estate on the island, and is a part-time household for the Principals and their family, supported by one Housekeeper. The role would suit an experienced Senior Purser looking to take their first step into Estate Management.
The role will be an initial 1-year contract, with the option of extension.
Role Responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for the smooth running and presentation of the 2-acre private estate
- Oversee and coordinate the Housekeeper, ensuring the household operates efficiently
- Manage household suppliers, contractors and external service providers
- Oversee property maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance schedules
- Coordinate gardeners, tradespeople and other estate contractors as required
- Ensure the property, grounds, vehicles and household infrastructure are maintained to a high standard
- Manage household inventories, supplies and purchasing
- Assist with household administration, budgets, invoices and expense management
- Coordinate servicing and maintenance of household systems and equipment
- Ensure appropriate security and safety procedures are followed
- Prepare the property ahead of the Principal and family’s arrival and ensure it is maintained during periods of absence
- Liaise directly with the Principal and family, anticipating requirements and resolving issues proactively
- Assist with entertaining and special occasions when the family is in residence
- Be hands-on when required and willing to assist across all areas of the household
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience within a private household, yacht, estate or luxury hospitality environment
- Senior Purser, Head Butler, House Manager, Estate Manager or similar experience
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Confident managing contractors, suppliers and household staff
- Practical, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail
- Comfortable taking ownership and making decisions independently
- Discreet, trustworthy and accustomed to working around UHNW Principals
- Warm, personable and professional with excellent communication skills
- Flexible and willing to get involved wherever required
- A genuine interest in progressing into a broader Estate Management position
- Bermuda experience is not essential; international relocation experience would be advantageous
Benefits
- BMD 100,000 – BMD 120,000 per annum
- Fully furnished temporary accommodation provided
- Potential for the accommodation arrangement to be extended should the successful candidate wish to remain in Bermuda
- Opportunity to establish yourself within a private household and develop your Estate Management experience
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please send your resume to: andrew@achievehospitality.co.uk