Are you a Household and/or Property Manager professional who has worked with HNW clients and knows how to run a very busy and large household, manage household staff and deal with all operational and organisational household matters? If you happen to speak Russian, it is a huge bonus! Would you consider a fully live-in opportunity in a gorgeous location outside London (separate accommodation provided, a couple could be considered, dogs/cats could be considered)? If yes to all, please read on!

Responsibilities

• Supervision and management of household staff, maintaining a high level of work and performance, leadership and staff support
• Effective management of staff rotas and household schedules, holidays and sick days, etc.
• Dealing with household recruitment and conducting interviews when required

• Overseeing household operations
• Maintaining schedules of work – construction, maintenance, checks etc.

• Managing building management systems, including but not limited to electricity, water, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, intruder & fire alarms and asset tagging to be the first point of contact when problems arise and to liaise with relevant contractors for repair and maintenance

• Organising and supervising deliveries and suppliers
• Shopping for all required household items, running household errands
• Checking utility and contractor invoices before submission

• Ensuring all assets are being managed efficiently
• Personal support for the family – attending meetings, assisting with travel, meeting and greeting, reporting to the family
• Additional ad hoc duties as required

Key skills

• Proven experience in household management, property management, staff management
• Experience working with HNW clients is ideal
• Hands-on approach, autonomous style
• Strong organisational skills
• Soft people skills and supportive motivational management style
• Results-oriented with the ability to convince, inspire and negotiate when needed
• Fluent in English and Russian
• Knowledge of life in the UK and UK-based experience is required

Job advantages

• Exciting household to manage in the beautiful countryside
• Overtime is compensated with extra time off
• Discretionary bonus potential, permanent contract
• Stunning live-in opportunity
• Secure permanent job