Live-in House Manager/All-Rounder | UK Passport/Right to work in UK

Live-in House Manager/All-Rounder

Location | Roehampton, London, UK

Salary | Up to £65,000, depending on experience

Overview

Our client in Roehampton, London, is looking for a reliable and proactive Live-in House Manager/All-Rounder to oversee the smooth running of their dynamic household and support their busy family, including two children aged 7 and 9.

The family is seeking a professional individual looking for a long-term commitment; someone who is a pet lover and enjoys the hustle and bustle of a household with children. They must be an all-rounder, with a keen eye for detail and be comfortable with informal and formal service.

The House Manager/All-Rounder will oversee everything and need to be able to lead, manage and delegate a complete team of kitchen staff, a Nanny and Housekeepers, whilst maintaining high standards of efficiency and discretion.

Start date: end of March/beginning of April.

Job duties
Responsibilities of Live-in House Manager/All-Rounder in Roehampton, London, include:

• Oversee the smooth and efficient running of the household, reporting to the Principal and the PA
• Manage the housekeepers to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation
• Assist with packing and unpacking for the Principals’ travels
• Provide basic cooking support and help maintain kitchen organisation
• Oversee laundry services and wardrobe organisation
• Knowledge of garment care, ironing, and handling delicate fabrics is essential
• Welcome guests (and visiting family members) and assist with formal event organisation alongside the family PA
• Occasional assistance with the school drop-off and pick-ups, assistance in looking after the children, helping with occasional babysitting in the evenings
• Handle errands such as grocery shopping, picking up deliveries, and other household needs
• Organise and maintain household inventory
• Coordinate smoothly with external contractors and ensure that the household operates without interruption
• Maintain the security system and monitor guests’ entries and exits
• Provide care for the family pet (dog) and occasional pet sitting when the Principals are away
• Assist with selecting and recruiting new household staff
• Train existing staff to improve service standards

Candidates must be/have:

• Previous experience as a Butler or House Manager/All-Rounder, or in hospitality service (luxury hotels, private estates, etc)
• A valid driving licence
• Experience managing household staff – is highly desirable
• Prior experience with children/childcare – is mandatory
• A strong service-minded attitude with attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Long-term commitment is important
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage inventory and coordinate with external contractors efficiently
• A pet lover
• Fluent in English
• Swedish speaking – is desirable

Accommodation
Live-in position. A self-contained studio with kitchen, bathroom and outdoor patio.

Hours
40 hour week.

Start time of 06:30. Working an 8 hour day (with a 1hr lunch break).

Flexible schedule based on the Principals’ needs. Occasional evenings or weekends.

Location
Roehampton, London, SW15.

Salary
Up to £65,000, depending on experience.

Job ref
CP797: Live-in House Manager/All-Rounder in Roehampton, London, SW15.