Head of Household & Estate Operations Job – Bolton Greater Manchester – Summer / Autumn 2026 start - £70,000+ DOE
Exclusively with Greycoat Lumleys – We are pleased to be offering candidates the opportunity to apply to an exceptional and rare opportunity in the North-West. We are looking for an experienced Head of Household and Operations to lead the full operational management of a newly established, high-spec private residence in Lancashire.
The family will be relocating into the home later this year, and this role will be instrumental in the pre-opening, mobilisation, and long-term operation of the household at an uncompromising five-star standard.
The Head of Household will operate as a trusted senior figure, acting as the primary interface between the family, other household staff including a Housekeeper, Chef, Driver and Gardener Handyperson, the Family Office team, and all external advisors and service providers.
This is a rare, long-term position for a candidate who thrives in private service at the highest level. The successful individual will build a deep understanding of the family’s preferences, routines and expectations, enabling the household to function seamlessly while allowing the family to focus on business, wellbeing, quality family life with absolute confidence.
This is a live out role, so we are looking for local candidates or those within a reasonable commuting distance. Accommodation is not provided.
Key elements of the role include:
Management of all Household & Estate operations
Relocation and Project Coordination
Staff Leadership and Management
Supplier Management
Principal and Family Support
Travel and Lifestyle Management
Financial Budgeting and Planning
Systems Oversight
Candidates must be naturally warm, personable and service-driven with concierge-level attention to detail. Candidates must also be able to work on their own and have strong communication skills and be happy to work closely with the other members of household staff, PA and Family Office. Candidate must also be flexible to occasionally travel with the employer. This role demands someone who can lead by example, manage change with care and courtesy and take great pride in their work.
It is essential that candidates have proven senior experience as a Head of Household, Estate Operations, House Manager or comparable UHNW private service experience.
Senior leadership experience in luxury hospitality (5-star hotel, private members’ clubs, superyachts) will also be considered
Successful applicants will be short-listed and provided with a more detailed job specification. From this they will be asked to provide a covering letter of application to demonstrate their key areas of expertise in relation to specific requirements of this role.
Enhanced DBS check essential, min 5 years references (verbal to be taken).
Start date either May / June or September depending on the availability of the candidates and required notice periods.
Basic Salary: £70,000+ DOE
Additional Benefits: Discretionary performance-based bonus, Pension, Private Medical Insurance, Paid Travel Expenses, Professional development support, long-term role stability within a high-quality private environment.
If you have not had a registration interview with a consultant, please apply directly to Laura Harrall and email your CV to laura@greycoatlumleys.co.uk Please note you will not have a candidate number until you have completed our full registration process.