Travelling International House Manager

LOCATION – Europe mainly but some London based

 

Bespoke Britannia has an excellent opportunity for an experienced House Manager to help run multiple private residential properties, based both in London but mainly internationally around Europe, with some further afield.

As the house manager you will ensure the smooth operation of multiple residences and vehicles across various international locations. This includes coordinating all staff travel, logistics, and household preparations for the Principal and his guests. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.  You will report to the Executive Assistant of the principal on a daily basis and to the Principal himself on a regular basis

 

JOb ROle

Your duties will include but are not limited to –

Planning – You will need to be able to prepare and execute comprehensive operation plans for all departments in the house with regards to maintenance, repair, sanitation, energy conservation and staff uniforms. You will also have responsibility for financial playing including salary administration.

    • Organising – You will be involved in the recruitment and selection process of staff. The ability to implement staff objectives pertaining to functional responsibilities, performance planning and staff reviews to ensure that house is running efficiently. You will ensure all homes are prepared for family stays or guest visits, with attention to detail for catering, cleaning, and overall presentation. You will also make sure that all vehicles are maintained area ready for use.
    • Administration – You will be able to set our clear guidelines for staff, scheduling meetings and keeping open lines of communication. The House Manager is also responsible for documents such as accounting work, month end reports and ad-hoc admin tasks. You will also be responsible for processing staff expenses, track budgets, and ensure timely payment of staff salaries.

Requirements

  • You must have worked in a similar role for approximately 10 years.
  • You must hold a current DBS or be willing to have one.
  • Strong administration and communication skills are essential to this role.
  • We are looking for someone that is self-motivated, has the ability to manage their own workload and manage a team upwards of twenty staff at any one time.
  • You will also need to have the flexibility to adapt to different work patterns and be able to travel internationally at short notice when required.
  • You will need to live within commutable distance of the main residence in central London

Package

  • The client is offering a long-term PAYE role for the right candidate, up to £80,000 – £90,0000 DOE.
  • Hours – To be arranged with the Principal, more hours will be required when the family are home, the majority of the year will but much less due to the families’ movements.
  • Immediate start available for the right person.
  • Great work life balance

HOW TO APPLY

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Please ensure that all applications are sent via the above link to ensure they are considered. If you have any questions or would like to view the full job description, please contact enquiries@bespokebritannia.co.uk. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application please be advised you have not been successful for this role.

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