Live in or Live out House Manager Job in Essex

Purpose:
Oversee the client's private lives, households, and properties, ensuring smooth daily operations, effective team management, and efficient financial oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

Family & PA Support: Act as a trusted advisor, manage family requests, and maintain relationships with family, friends, and associates.
Team Management: Recruit, train, and oversee staff; manage schedules and foster a motivated team.
Household Operations: Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation; oversee contractors, budgets, inventories, and projects; support family businesses.
Financial Management: Manage household budgets, expenditures, and revenue.
Health & Safety: Ensure compliance, safety protocols, and record-keeping across estates.
Estate Coordination: Work closely with the Estate Manager to align priorities and operations.

Requirements:

Broad experience across estate management and departmental functions.
Strong knowledge of listed buildings, compliance, and technical systems (IT, AV, HVAC).
Excellent organisation, discretion, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Hands-on, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Reporting & Relationships:

Reports directly to the Family and collaborates with Heads of Department.
Works in close partnership with the Estate Manager.
Maintains professional, discreet, and respectful relationships with the Family and wider team.

Salary: £50,000 + Depending on experience

Accommodation: Separate cottage, pets and partners may be considered