House Managers

The salary of a House Manager will ultimately depend on their level of training and experience. However, you can expect an average annual wage of £50,000  to £120,000+. Those with multiple property management experience will typically command higher rates of salary.

The primary location of the role will also be a consideration when negotiating salary. Positions that are based overseas, within central London or roles that require frequent travel may require a higher salary.

A link to our salary guide can be found here https://www.thestaffdirectory.com/help/private-staff-salary-guide/

The role of a House Manager

• Household admin and accounts (utilities, invoices, accounts for housekeeping supplies/groceries)
• Troubleshooting: Including; Crestron/entertainment system faults, heating, water leaks, home cinema, swimming pool, or energy supply issues
• Recruiting new members of staff, new staff training and terminating staff contracts 
Arranging staff rotas and organising temporary cover for staff annual leave
• Responsible for the overall security of the property, managing CCTV etc
• Overseeing restoration/refurbishment or garden design projects
• Booking and overseeing external contractors and tradesmen 
Keeping maintenance and ongoing snagging lists
• Acting as a formal client representative, liaising with suppliers, staff, and general everyday troubleshooting on behalf of the client
• Liaising with the Principal’s PA, or directly assisting with general Personal Assistant duties, such as reservations – restaurants/theatre, travel/flight itineraries (private & commercial), vehicle paperwork/scheduled servicing and household errand running
• Service/Planning and executing formal events and dinner parties
• Booking additional temporary/travelling staff such as private chefs, housekeeping staff or childcare to cover busy periods such as Christmas/school holidays etc
• Travel with the client to additional residences (UK & International)
• Property setups (to ensure any secondary residence is prepared for client arrival)

At The Staff Directory, we take great care with the acquisition, vetting and representation of our registered House Managers.

We require all applicants to meet our high standards of due diligence before they can be introduced to our clients.

A high level of skill and experience is required before an applicant can register with us, and formal ID and employment references are checked in advance of any client introduction.

If you would like your chosen candidate to process a background check before starting in the role, this can be arranged for you free of charge.

The Staff Directory provide an all-encompassing list of private household staff, PAs and yacht crew for positions around the globe.

Our registered House Managers are most frequently hired for roles based in the following areas:

• Central London – areas such as Chelsea, Regents Park, Mayfair, Kensington, Hampstead, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Notting Hill and Holland Park
• UK Counties – such as Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Cheshire and Surrey
• Overseas – The majority of hires for House Managers outside of the UK are for roles based in Russia, Ukraine, the Middle East, UAE, Switzerland and France

We are on hand to assist with any questions regarding the hire of a House Manager. Please call the agency at your convenience and our specialist recruiters will assist you.

Additional information including client FAQs, client help and a salary & payroll guide can be found here https://www.thestaffdirectory.com/help/clients-frequently-asked-questions/