Live-in Estate Manager in Hampshire

Job Descriptions

This is a fantastic role for a motivated and proactive House / Estate Manager looking for a challenging live-in role in Hampshire. The main house is 7-bedroom with an adjoining annex and a residential stable block. Set in 17 acres of grounds which include landscaped gardens, a tennis court, a barn media room as well as garages. There are other staff employed (groundsmen, housekeepers etc) so you will work within a small close knit team.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have at least 5 years’ experience working in a similar role
• Available to work weekends, with lieu days given in the week
• Enthusiasm and commitment to get the job done well
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously as part of a team
• Being one step ahead, and preempting the Family’s requirements
• An empathy with the environment
• Outgoing and confident personality, whilst also being discreet and professional at all times
• Must be able to drive
• Must be fluent in English
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages: Word/ Excel
• Must have a handson approach

Your main role and responsibilities will include:

• Develop a detailed understanding of the running of the house
• Good M&E & DIY experience
• To carry out basic property maintenance and be responsible for daily maintenance checks of services and equipment. This will include boreholes, generators, tanks, heating etc
• To ensure the security of the house and grounds and associated property is maintained at all times – ie: all alarms, CCTV systems
• Keep an updated house manual detailing how the house equipment works, and a list of local contractors
• To ensure lawn and hedges are cut and maintained and to oversee other gardeners
• Keep all machinery in good order ie. lawn mowers, strimmers
• Able to driver the Family when required, and the upkeep of all cars
• Comfortable assisting in the house when required to do so, ie: happy to help prepping/serving meals
• Happy working alongside the liveout Housekeeper

Hours:

• To work a fiveday week with two days in the week being rest days (these are flexible). Working hours need to be flexible to suit the owners.
• Flexibility is key

Other:

• A onebedroom flat opposite main house will be provided. It has been built to a high standard, with an open plan kitchen/ sitting room and a separate bathroom and bedroom - well trained dogs considered
• 28 days paid holiday days (including bank holidays)
• The successful applicants will have references checked and undergo employment screening.
• Salary will depend on experience but circa £40,000 - £50,000 gpa

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