House Maintenance Manager – Private UHNW Residence
4 days ago
Kensington
House Maintenance Manager – Private UHNW Residence Location: West London Salary: £75,000–£85,000 House manager is required for a fully staffed, ultra-high-end private residence in West London. This is a senior, hands-on position within a highly professional household, supporting a private Family and ensuring the home operates to flawless five-star standards. We are seeking polished and calm, confident presence and an impeccable eye for detail. You will oversee all daily household operations, manage and motivate a team, and ensure the residence remains immaculate, efficient, and intuitively run at all times. Key responsibilities • Lead, support, and manage the household team, including rotas, training, and performance, • Maintain exceptional service standards and ensure seamless daily operations, • Oversee the overall presentation, maintenance, and functionality of the residence, • Anticipate the Principals’ needs with discretion and proactive problem-solving, • Liaise confidently with contractors, suppliers, and the family office, • Carry out minor household maintenance tasks when required, • Uphold confidentiality and a highly professional service ethos at all times Requirements To be considered, you must have: • Extensive UHNW or VVIP private household experience, • Proven team management and operational leadership in a large, fully staffed home, • A hands-on, solutions-focused approach with excellent communication skills, • At least 5 years of practical maintenance experience within private households or commercial settings, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Experience working in both private residential and commercial environments, • Current DBS check or willing to do one, • Full eligibility to work in the UK Schedule • Monday to Friday: 9am – 6pm, • Weekend availability occasionally required — flexibility essential Salary & Benefits • £75,000–£85,000, • 28 days annual leave, • Health insurance, • Life insurance, • 5% annual salary increase, • Permanent, full-time position