Role: House Manager
Days: Tuesday – Saturday
Hours: 48 hours per week
Location: Hampstead, North London
Contract: Permanent
Accommodation: Can be provided
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 Gross per annum (DOE)
Start date: Flexible for the right candidate
We are looking for a House Manager for a private household in Hampstead, North London.
This is a permanent position where you will be contracted to work 48 hours per week over 5 days, ordinarily working Tuesday to Saturday. The House Manager will be joining a small established household team, comprising Housekeeper, Chef and Nanny.
The position can be live-in or live-out. For a live-in candidate spacious self-contained accommodation can be provided.
This role would suit a proactive and highly organised candidate who has an excellent eye for detail. You will ideally have a strong housekeeping background, and be looking to move into household management to support a busy private family in a varied capacity.
Interviewing now, start date flexible for the right candidate.
Duties and responsibilities;
- General organisation & tidiness of household
- Wardrobe management, packing/unpacking for principals
- Stock control & purchasing (from household supplies to gifts/clothes)
- Liaising with contractors, organising deep cleans
- Supporting with school runs, Saturday childcare, occasional homework help
- Event support and assisting the Chef (dinner parties, entertaining)
- Staff management: recruitment, training, rota/leave tracking
- Travel to family’s country property a few times per year
To be considered for this role you must;
- Have 5+ years of experience working within a private household
- Hold the rights to work within the UK
- Have excellent contactable references
- Be fluent in English language
- Possess a driving license and be confident driving in London
- Have (/ be willing to get) an up-to-date DBS certificate
To apply please send a copy of your up-to-date CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com