House Manager

House Manager £55-60K Private Household Berkshire An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly professional House Manager to oversee the smooth running of multiple high-value private residences in Berkshire. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring discretion, flexibility, and the highest standards of service. The Role You will take primary responsibility for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and presentation of several residences. Leading housekeeping and gardening teams, you will ensure consistently impeccable standards while overseeing logistics, budgets, and operational efficiency across all properties.Key Details:

• This position operates on a rota basis (1 week on, 1 week off). During working weeks, typical hours are approximately 8:00am to 6:00pm, with flexibility required depending on operational demands.
• Hours of Work: 8am-6pm (Week on)
• This is a live-out role

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the overall operation and upkeep of multiple residences
• Leading, training, and motivating housekeeping and gardening teams
• Overseeing maintenance projects and working with external contractors
• Managing household budgets, purchasing, and utility oversight
• Maintaining accurate inventories and ensuring proper care of all contents
• Coordinating seamless transitions between residences, including packing and logistics (travel, pets, vehicles, and guest arrangements)
• Supporting the hosting of guests and events
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all requirements are met
• Ensuring absolute discretion, confidentiality, and security at all times

Candidate Profile: The successful candidate will be highly organised, adaptable, and confident in managing a wide range of responsibilities within a fast-paced, private household environment. This role would particularly suit someone who has progressed within private households-for example, an experienced housekeeper who has developed into a supervisory or managerial position. Essential skills and attributes:

• Proven ability to manage and prioritise a high workload
• Outstanding attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong leadership experience with small teams
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Calm and solutions-focused under pressure
• Absolute discretion and professionalism at all times
• Proactive, flexible, and service-oriented approach

Experience Required

• Experience managing or supporting the running of high-value private residences
• Strong knowledge of housekeeping standards and property care
• Experience working with high-profile or ultra-high-net-worth individuals
• Background in a combination of housekeeping, butlering, catering, or property management is highly desirable

Additional Information

• A valid UK driving licence is desirable