Chief of Staff - Henley (Oxfordshire)

Job Descriptions

A top opportunity role has arisen for an experienced Chief of Staff (essential) with excellent experience dealing with projects in restoration and refurbishment and dealing on a day to day basis with trades/contractors, comparative quotes and specifications etc.  A true appreciation of architecture with a top eye for detail is essential.   Supporting a busy and usually travelling Principal on the Estate and liaising on all matters with regard to the household staff (chef, housekeepers, driver, estate manager etc) assisting with recruitment, rotas and dealing with any day to day problems

This is a fully staffed, beautiful estate (Estate Manager in place)  for someone who can appreciate the need to keep works and maintenance of the house and grounds up to a very high standard.  A get on with it attitude with great communication skills and able to co-ordinate a team and able to deal with quotes, suppliers, builders and architects with ease.  

Assisting the Principals with a wide range of other projects and act as the lynchpin of the Estate and reporting directly into the Principals with all matters dealing with the Estate, Household and Private Projects/Personal projects and budgets.  There may be travel to the US in the future with regard to another residence there.  A professional in every sense with an open and communicative style you will be able to work at all levels and get the best out of people.

A driver is essential and living within easy access of Henley is essential.  This is a very involved role that you will use your diverse skills in.  Leading by example you will make relationships quickly and become and become a valued and respected conduit for the Principals.  Role will include bonus + benefits