An international UHNW principal is looking for a polished and proactive House Manager to run their exquisite Chelsea home. The townhouse is small and very private, with silk wallpaper, fine antiques, a significant art collection and luxury finishes throughout. It needs someone with a genuine eye for detail who will keep it looking immaculate.

You will report to the Operations Manager, who oversees the family office, and work alongside a full-time Housekeeper. The principal spends part of the year in London and works from home while in residence, so discretion and a calm, ‘concierge-style’ approach to service are essential. When the principal is away, the focus moves to projects, maintenance and preparing the house for their return.

The client will also consider candidates at Assistant House Manager level who are ready for a step up.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day running of the property and keeping it presented to the highest standard
• Caring for fine art, antiques, fine furniture and collectables
• Managing the Housekeeper, including rotas, holidays and records
• Overseeing laundry and wardrobe care, and stepping in to cover housekeeping when needed
• Sourcing and managing contractors, maintenance and projects
• Managing household budgets, invoices, petty cash and, after probation, the household bank account
• Supervising food shopping and preparing light meals for the principal
• Acting as the main point of contact for the principal, including PA cover, appointments and errands
• Travelling with the principal and managing packing and unpacking

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience as a House Manager, Assistant House Manager or senior interior crew in a UHNW household, on a superyacht or in a five-star hotel
• Superyacht interior experience is highly desirable, although strong land-based candidates will also be considered
• A real eye for detail and design, with confidence caring for antiques, artwork and luxury finishes
• Organised and reliable, and comfortable managing contractors, budgets and records
• Highly discreet, polished and calm under pressure
• Fluent English
• Flexible and happy to travel
• Excellent, verifiable references

Live-out: Candidates must be based in London

Days: 5 days per week, plus travel

Hours: Early shift (7.30m – 4.30pm) and late shifts (11am – 8pm) according to the Principals schedule

Travel: Up to 12 weeks per year (usually less), mostly long-haul international trips

Salary: Up to £85,000 GPA, depending on experience

Ref: SB2676