House Manager in Richmond, London, United Kingdom


​An experienced house manager is required for a luxurious private household in Richmond for a lovely high-profile family of 6, including 2 children.  

Duties and responsibilities include
  • Manage household budgets
  • Supervise and train all household staff
  • Ensure the cleanliness of all areas of the building 
  • Oversee household staff (employment, payroll management, performance review)
  • Anticipate the needs of the principal
  • Run personal errands 
  • Ensure that the house is stocked 
  • Plan and coordinate special events 
  • Welcome and service guests
  • Table setting
  • Serve wine and other drinks
  • Care of fine china, silver, crystal
  • Answer phone calls
  • Supervise vendors and contractors 
  • Make travel arrangements and preparations
  • Organise shooting weekends 
  • Care of guns 

Requirements for the candidate
  • 5 years’ experience working for a private family 
  • Knowledge of etiquette and protocol
  • Attention to detail
  • Fluent English and German speaker  
  • Clean UK driving license 
  • Knowledge of formal English service 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Economics  
  • Ability to provide discreet and confidential service 
  • Loyal and responsible
  • Leadership and motivation skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Multi-skilled, proactive person    

Working hours
10 hours/day (from 8a.m – 6p.m)
One day off per week, one-month holiday per year (depends on Principal’s decision) 

High remuneration for the perfect candidate 

Start – Immediate 

This is a live-in position with a detached house within the residence. 

Position filled ​