House Manager | £55-60K | Private Household | Berkshire

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly professional House Manager to oversee the smooth running of multiple high-value private residences in Berkshire. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring discretion, flexibility, and the highest standards of service.
The Role You will take primary responsibility for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and presentation of several residences. Leading housekeeping and gardening teams, you will ensure consistently impeccable standards while overseeing logistics, budgets, and operational efficiency across all properties.

Key Details:
*This position operates on a rota basis (1 week on, 1 week off). During working weeks, typical hours are approximately 8:00am to 6:00pm, with flexibility required depending on operational demands.
*Hours of Work: 8am-6pm (Week on)
*This is a live-out role
Key responsibilities include:
*Managing the overall operation and upkeep of multiple residences
*Leading, training, and motivating housekeeping and gardening teams
*Overseeing maintenance projects and working with external contractors
*Managing household budgets, purchasing, and utility oversight
*Maintaining accurate inventories and ensuring proper care of all contents
*Coordinating seamless transitions between residences, including packing and logistics (travel, pets, vehicles, and guest arrangements)
*Supporting the hosting of guests and events
*Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all requirements are met
*Ensuring absolute discretion, confidentiality, and security at all times
Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate will be highly organised, adaptable, and confident in managing a wide range of responsibilities within a fast-paced, private household environment.
This role would particularly suit someone who has progressed within private households—for example, an experienced housekeeper who has developed into a supervisory or managerial position.

Essential skills and attributes:
*Proven ability to manage and prioritise a high workload
*Outstanding attention to detail and organisational skills
*Strong leadership experience with small teams
*Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
*Calm and solutions-focused under pressure
*Absolute discretion and professionalism at all times
*Proactive, flexible, and service-oriented approach
Experience Required*Experience managing or supporting the running of high-value private residences
*Strong knowledge of housekeeping standards and property care
*Experience working with high-profile or ultra-high-net-worth individuals
*Background in a combination of housekeeping, butlering, catering, or property management is highly desirable
Additional Information*A valid UK driving licence is desirable