Resident Estate Guardian (CDI)
1 day ago
Nîmes
Resident Estate Guardian (CDI) Location: Gard, Occitanie, France We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Resident Estate Guardian to oversee the day-to-day maintenance, presentation, security, and guest support functions of a private luxury heritage property in the Gard region. Private accommodation provided on-site Vehicle provided Competitive salary Permanent position (CDI) Start date: September 1st, 2026 Key Responsibilities • Daily oversight, maintenance, presentation, and security of the estate and grounds, • Garden, pool, and general property upkeep, • Basic repairs, troubleshooting, and handyman duties, • Preparation and presentation of guest rooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces, • Welcoming guests and providing on-site assistance throughout their stay, • Coordination of housekeeping, gardeners, contractors, chefs, wellness practitioners, and external service providers, • Supervision of maintenance, restoration, and improvement works, • Management of supplies, inventories, deliveries, and estate equipment, • Airport/train station transfers and local driving duties when required, • Support for private retreats, events, and exclusive-use guest stays, • Property inspections before and after guest stays, • Monitoring of alarms, gates, access control, and security systems, • Providing after-hours assistance and emergency response when necessaryRequirements, • Previous experience as a château guardian, estate guardian, property caretaker, estate caretaker, hotel concierge, or similar role, • Practical maintenance and handyman skills preferred, • Experience coordinating contractors and service providers, • Professional, discreet, trustworthy, and guest-oriented, • Highly organised and capable of working independently, • Comfortable living on-site in a rural environment, • Valid driving licence, • Fluent French required; conversational English strongly preferred, • Available to commence employment on September 1st 2026, • References from previous employers required Package, • Permanent position (CDI), • Private accommodation provided on-site, • Company vehicle provided, • Competitive salary based on experience, • Opportunity to play a key role in the stewardship and operation of an exceptional private heritage property in Southern France This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced estate professional seeking a long-term position within a prestigious private property in the Gard region.