House Manager PA for Family in Central London

Job Descriptions

House Manager with PA experience required for HNW family in Kensington. This is a new role where you will be responsible for ensuring the property is maintained to the highest possible standards at all times. You will head up a small household team of 5 members and work in conjunction with the principal and families EA to ensure everything is running smoothly.

Your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Coordinating all related private household matters
• Household administration including paying invoices, online purchasing and recording all payments
• Engaging and overseeing outside contractors, service providers and suppliers; competition quotes obtained on annual contracts and comparisons made
• Annual performance audit of contractors
• Identifying and ensuring that any maintenance issues are dealt with; monitoring quality and deadlines for works done and service provided
• Daily visual checking of both inside & outside the house
• Overseeing and managing household staff including payroll/pension management and performance reviews
• Staff training and development
• Managing personal travel and diaries
• Working with the Principal’s Business EA to coordinate family and business diaries
• Receiving guests and visitors and signing for deliveries
• Keeping inventory and managing household budgets
• Organising parties, dinners and other events

The ideal candidate will be flexible in their approach and work in a collaborative manner. Discretion and professionalism is key alongside respecting the families boundaries. Ability to travel with family when needed would be advantageous.

Hours are Monday to Friday 9.30am – 7.30pm with flexibilty if there are events on.

Salary will depend on the individual

Location: Kensington

*please note we cannot guarantee a response to every application*