The role of a House Manager
A House Manager is a senior member of property management, often with experience in private service, as a PA, or in the military, yachting, or 5-star hospitality. They may oversee multiple properties.
In larger households, House Managers take on a more supervisory role, managing interior and exterior staff such as housekeepers, nannies, chefs, butlers, drivers, gardeners, and groundskeepers.
In smaller households, House Managers adopt a more hands-on approach, assisting directly with tasks like table service, driving, or providing light PA support.
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The salary of a House Manager largely depends on their training and experience, with average annual earnings ranging from £50,000 to £120,000+. House Managers with experience overseeing multiple properties often command higher salaries.
Location is another important factor in salary negotiations. Roles based overseas, in central London, or those involving frequent travel may require a higher compensation package.
The Role of a House Manager
- Household Administration and Accounts: Managing utilities, invoices, and accounts for housekeeping supplies and groceries.
- Troubleshooting: Addressing issues with systems like Crestron, entertainment systems, heating, water leaks, home cinema, swimming pools, or energy supplies.
- Staff Management: Recruiting, training new staff, terminating contracts, arranging staff rotas, and organizing temporary cover for annual leave.
- Security Oversight: Ensuring the property’s security, managing CCTV, and overall safety.
- Project Management: Overseeing restoration, refurbishment, or garden design projects.
- Contractor Management: Booking and supervising external contractors and tradesmen, maintaining maintenance and snagging lists.
- Client Representation: Acting as the formal representative for the client, liaising with suppliers, staff, and handling daily troubleshooting.
- Personal Assistance: Coordinating with the Principal’s PA or directly assisting with PA duties, such as making reservations (restaurants, theater), arranging travel itineraries (private and commercial), managing vehicle paperwork and servicing, and handling household errands.
- Event Planning: Organizing and executing formal events and dinner parties.
- Additional Staffing: Booking temporary or traveling staff, such as private chefs, housekeeping staff, or childcare, during busy periods (e.g., holidays).
- Travel Coordination: Accompanying the client to additional residences in the UK and internationally.
- Property Setup: Ensuring secondary residences are fully prepared for the client’s arrival.
At The Staff Directory, we are meticulous in the selection, vetting, and representation of our registered House Managers.
All applicants must meet our stringent due diligence requirements before being introduced to clients.
A high degree of skill and experience is essential for registration, with formal ID verification and employment references completed prior to any client introductions.
If you would like your selected candidate to undergo a background check before commencing their role, we can arrange this at no additional cost.
The Staff Directory offers a comprehensive range of private household staff, personal assistants, and yacht crew for global placements.
Our registered House Managers are most commonly hired in the following locations:
- Central London: Including areas such as Chelsea, Regents Park, Mayfair, Kensington, Hampstead, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Notting Hill, and Holland Park.
- UK Counties: Including Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Cheshire, and Surrey.
- Overseas: Most international placements for House Managers are in Russia, Ukraine, the Middle East, UAE, Switzerland, and France.
We are available to answer any questions you may have about hiring a House Manager. Feel free to contact the agency at your convenience, and our specialist recruiters will be happy to assist you.
