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ESTATE MANAGER/ MAINTENANCE/ CHAUFFEUR/ SECURITY

PULBOROUGH, WEST SUSSEX

Contract:
Full Time

Accommodation:
Provided

Salary:
Negotiable

Job Ref:
HU4115

Job Categories:
Chauffeur Jobs, Estate Manager Jobs, Maintenance Person Jobs, Security Jobs
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ESTATE MANAGER/MAINTENANCE/ CHAUFFEUR/SECURITY
PULBOROUGH, WEST SUSSEX
Essential Requirements: Experience in domestic service. Flexible working hours, willing to travel with principals. Longevity in previous similar position. Fluent English, good communication skills and pro active. Child and pet friendly. Must hold a clean driving licence essential.

Large country house on an estate, home to a family of five which includes three children between 8 and 6yrs who are looked after by two rotational nannies and they are responsible for all nursery duties for the children. The family have two cats and a dog – so you must be comfortable around animals.

Maintenance/Chauffeur/Security role will be responsible for maintaining technical aspects and exterior of the house, regular driving and being part of an on-site security team.

Maintenance Role:

  • Understanding all the highly technical and SMART equipment of the house and actively checking and ensuring all is working correctly.
  • Minor indoor repairs and general household maintenance
  • Co-ordinating the third-party companies for any service and repairs.
  • Running a Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule (PPM).
  • Ensure the exterior of the house, including terraces and windows are clean.
  • Seasonal upkeep of the swimming pool.
  • Outside furniture maintained to a high standard and cushions set up and clearing away
  • Look after the family’s dog and cats - possible future pets if/when required.

Chauffeur Role:

  • Drive whenever requested by the employer, including regularly to/from London and occasionally to Europe, including overnight stays.
  • Flexible work hours will be part of this role as there will be regular driving in evenings and weekends, with some intensive and other quieter periods.
  • Run household errands for the family.
  • Occasionally drive the children to school or activities.
  • Ensure all daily used cars are clean, roadworthy and with charge / fuel
  • Driving License essential

Security Role: 

  • Liaise with security companies who manage the technical aspects of security and have a thorough understanding of these systems.
  • Coordinating with the other team members living on-site to ensure there is a 24/7 security presence, including regular CCTV monitoring and patrols
  • Ensure all security systems are maintained and serviced at the relevant time

Expectations:

  • Total discretion, confidentiality, and integrity at all times.
  • Highly organised, pre-emptive and flexible.
  • Excellent attention to detail with the capacity to maintain an overview of all activities.
  • Good teamwork and communication with the employer, the private office and wider support staff.
  • Smartly presented with a professional outlook and positive “can do” manner

You will be required to work 5 days a week. Flexible to cover weekends when needed. The family travel during the school holidays. TOP SALARY DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE. Accommodation provided if required, 2 days off per week. Driver with clean license Essential. ASAP Start. (HU4115)

ESTATE/HOUSEHOLD MANAGER - LIVE OUT

KENSINGTON, LONDON W8

Contract:
Full Time

Accommodation:
N / A

Salary:
£60,000 to £70,000 Gross per annum

Job Ref:
HU3892

Job Categories:
Estate Manager Jobs, Household Manager Jobs
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ESTATE/HOUSEHOLD MANAGER - LIVE OUT
KENSINGTON, LONDON W8
Part residence property.
Essential Requirements: Previous UHNW Household experience. Proven staff management skills.
Strong front of house and service skills. Good communication skills. Immaculate presentation. Flexible and adaptable to work longer hours when the principal is in residence.

We are seeking a live out Estate/Household Manager with knowledge in the running of a large VIP residence.

As the Principal will not be in residence for more than 3 to 4 months of the year, flexibility when the family is in residence is needed, though normal working hours are 9.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday.

The estate comprises of a main London residence and 2 or 3 smaller London residences.

  • Setting up manuals, procedures, creating staff working descriptions and appraisals, keeping inventory and stock control records and suchlike. 
  • Excellent staff management, administration, front of house and service skills and the ability to work closely alongside some long-term employees. 
  • Ability to formulate annual operational financial budgets and keep control of actual costs against budget. Will be assisted by the family Office. 
  • All household technical care is supervised by personnel in the Family Office, based in Mayfair. Day to day maintenance will be within the remit of the Estate Manager. 
  • Flair, elegance, and an eye for detail required for this position. 
  • Must have the ability to work alongside and manage 8-10 members of staff, assisting, training, and guiding as required. Previous longevity (ideally 6 years with one employer) working as an Estate Manager is required for this position. 
  • Confident in interfacing with architects, engineers and surveyors in the delivery of high-end projects such as updates and large refurbishments 
  • Be able to identify any issues with MEP infrastructure, troubleshoot where necessary and should the need arise, liaise with relevant contractors to resolve matters in a prompt and timely manner. 
  • Diarise and manage throughput of maintenance contractors to ensure agreement contracts are adhered to and implemented at prescribed times.
  • Occasional formal and informal events may take place within the grounds of the residence, and you should be able to organise, plan and execute these to ensure the smooth running of the function.

Salary in the region of £60,000 to £70,000 Gross per annum. Start ASAP. (HU3892)