House & Estate Manager (Live-in or Live-out) | Surrey | £70,000-£85,000
Role: House & Estate Manager
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey + oversight of additional UK residences
Days: Monday–Friday, flexibility required
Salary: £70,000–£85,000 DOE
Accommodation: Live-in or live-out
Benefits: Discretionary bonus & private healthcare
Contract: Permanent
Start: ASAP
An excellent opportunity for an experienced and highly proactive House & Estate Manager to oversee a substantial private estate in Surrey, alongside the family’s additional UK residences
The Main estate comprises a large main residence, additional secondary property and extensive grounds, including leisure facilities and equestrian elements. The household is used periodically throughout the year, requiring a candidate who can maintain standards in the Principals’ absence and deliver a seamless experience when in-residence
Surrey will account for approximately 85% of the role and is currently undergoing a major renovation due for completion at the end of October. The Estate Manager will take ownership of the final stages, snagging and mobilisation, before overseeing the long-term smooth running of the property
The role also includes light-touch oversight of a Chelsea apartment and two rental properties in the North of England, working alongside cleaners and third-party property managers
The successful candidate will act as a key point of coordination between the Principals, household staff and external providers, ensuring the estate is maintained and operated to the highest standard at all times. This is a long-term opportunity for a high-calibre candidate who takes pride in delivering exceptional standards and is confident operating at the highest level of private service
Candidate Profile
· 5+ years’ private House/Estate Management experience, ideally within UHNW households
· Proactive, resilient and hands-on with a strong “get it done” mentality
· Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple priorities
· Strong property, project and contractor management experience
· Flexible and comfortable working beyond a rigid job description
· Discreet, service-driven and confident liaising directly with Principals
· Surrey-based/easily commutable or open to live-in
· Excellent contactable references
To apply for the position please send your CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com
