Exclusive Household Staff
PRIVATE ESTATE MANAGERS | ESTATE DIRECTORS
WHY HIRE AN ESTATE MANAGER | ESTATE DIRECTOR?
Estate managers (also estate directors) are responsible for maintaining the seamless operation of your private estate. With an unwavering dedication to detail, they expertly oversee every aspect, ensuring its flawless upkeep and efficient management of day-to-day tasks.
An estate manager typically oversees larger homes as well as the entire estate grounds, which may cover many acres of land. The duties of the estate manager would be broader and would include employing gardeners, landscapers, farm employees, site security, and maintaining the property. Subsequently, a family estate owner may appoint a house manager and estate manager. One is in charge of the house, and the other is in charge of the estate grounds.
TASKS OF AN ESTATE MANAGER / ESTATE DIRECTOR
Private estate managers work directly with the client to plan the management of the entire family estate. The manager takes on important responsibilities and duties such as:
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Management of other household estate staff such as gardeners, landscapers, farm employees, site security, and maintainance
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Overseeing security, health, and safety compliance and contracts
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Managing contractors and budgets
- Responsible for the livestock
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Event planning and diary management
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Upkeep and maintenance of the estate, house and grounds
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Management and protection of valuable assets
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Transportation of assets and chauffeuring
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Preparing the properties for the client’s arrival
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To ensure everything is run to the highest standard
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Having systems in place to keep the household running smoothly
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Ensure that the highest standard of cleanliness throughout the property and estate
Some estates may conduct business operations, such as hosting weddings, offering spa or social experiences, hosting wine tasting events, as well as hosting sporting, equestrian, or entertainment events. Therefore, an estate manager will ensure the efficient operation of the estate. As well as, being responsible for the livestock and managing staff, contracts, security, and activities within the grounds.
BUDGETING
How much does an Estate Manager cost?
Every client will have requirements that are unique to them. Therefore, providing the right estate manager requires an understanding of a client’s requirements before any budget could be advised.
The cost of a housekeeper, house manager or estate manager in London varies. However, here is a rough guide:
Housekeeper annual salary: £30,000 – £55,000
House Manager annual salary: £40,000 – £100,000
Estate Manager annual salary: £50,000 – £100,000+
Chief of Staff annaul salary: £80,000-£170,000+
As mentioned above, the costs will vary depending on many factors. Therefore, we recommended you speak with a specialist household staffing agency such as Bespoke Britannia. We can help from the consultation stages, to delivering a first-class team and overseeing the highest standards are met.
Our clients benefit from a unique and personal service. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
OUR HOUSEHOLD STAFFING AGENCY IN LONDON
Bespoke Britannia is a specialist in providing clients with an end-to-end solution for all household staffing and security requirements. Our objective is on QUALITY and not quantity. We value our customers and never take their business for granted. The reputation of Bespoke Britannia has been built on providing trusted and reliable services, with a personal touch and attention to detail. Consequently, our business has grown on repeat business and customer recommendations.
Knowing what makes a good team
We provide trusted, vetted, and insured household staff. The things we look for within our vetting process include:
- Proven experience
- Discreet, trustworthiness and reliability
- Time management skills
- Highly organised
- Strong work ethic, confidence and efficient
- Meticulous in attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of customer service
- Competence with housekeeping skills
- Adaptability
- Respectful demeanour
- Strong leadership and motivational skills essential for management level
OUR CLIENTS
Our clients include private high-net-worth clients, VIPs, foreign royalty, corporate heads, and family offices.
By focusing on a select client base, we can guarantee our clients benefit from specialist consultancy, professional management, and assignment of the most appropriate specialist domestic staff.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Unique to Bespoke Britannia, we are also specialists in providing security services and staff. Therefore, not only do we provide vetted household staff, we provide world-class security services to help protect you, your family, your home, your estate, businesses, and assets.
HIGHEST STANDARDS
To ensure we maintain our reputation for excellence, we adhere to stringent processes and systems that prioritise quality above all else. Furthermore, we actively contribute to raising industry standards and hold a number of accreditations, such as REC, the Living Wage Foundation and more.
THE PERFECT TEAM
Understanding the finer details and client requirements is key to ensuring total customer satisfaction. Therefore, everything is tailored to our client’s requirements.
- Discuss and refine client requirements
- Recommend service package and provide staffing solutions
- Professionally managed end-to-end service
We offer UK and International household staffing solutions.
SERVICES
EXCLUSIVE HOUSEHOLD STAFFING
Discover the epitome of exquisite private household staffing solutions. From our prestigious offices in Mayfair, London, we specialise in delivering high-end domestic staffing services tailored to your every need.
With unrivaled expertise spanning over 25 years, our dedicated team has mastered every aspect of household staffing recruitment, ensuring around-the-clock staffing solutions that go beyond expectations. From butlers and chauffeurs to chefs, housekeepers, gardeners, nannies, and security teams, our comprehensive range of skilled professionals is ready to elevate your living experience.
