House Manager | Berkshire & Oxfordshire

House Manager | Berkshire & Oxfordshire | £80,000 per annum + Accommodation

Dave’s Domestic Household Agency is delighted to present an exceptional opportunity on behalf of a distinguished High Net Worth (HNW) family seeking an experienced House Manager to oversee the daily operation of two prestigious private country estates.

This is a permanent, long-term position for a highly organised, confident and proactive House Manager with previous experience working within private households. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring both estates are maintained and operated to the highest possible standards.

The Estates

The principal residence is located in the beautiful Berkshire countryside and sits within approximately 280 acres of private parkland, woodland and landscaped gardens. The family home is an elegant five-bedroom country residence, maintained to an exceptional standard throughout the year.

The successful House Manager will also oversee a second family estate located in Oxfordshire, providing part-time management and regular visits to ensure the smooth operation of the property and its staff.

Existing household team the Berkshire estate currently employs:

• 1 Full-Time Housekeeper

• 1 Personal Assistant (PA)

• 1 Part-Time Private Chef

• 3 Full-Time Gardeners

• 1 Experienced Domestic Couple

The Oxfordshire estate has an additional team of six household staff, all of whom will also fall under the supervision of the House Manager.

The Role

This is a varied and rewarding management position requiring someone who is equally comfortable coordinating indoor household operations and overseeing the wider estate. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership and communication skills, be a natural team player and possess the confidence to manage multiple departments across two private estates.

The House Manager will be responsible for ensuring that every member of staff understands their responsibilities, that all work is completed to the family’s expectations, and that both properties operate efficiently at all times.

A significant part of the role involves coordinating the teams across both estates, maintaining excellent communication with the Principals and Personal Assistant, supervising contractors and ensuring that both the interior and exterior of each property are presented to the highest possible standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall day-to-day management of both private estates

• Leading, motivating and supporting household staff across both properties

• Coordinating the daily activities of the Housekeeper, Domestic Couple, Gardeners, Chef and other employees

• Supervising the six-member team based at the Oxfordshire estate

• Ensuring excellent communication between all household departments

• Overseeing both internal household operations and external estate maintenance

• Managing external contractors, maintenance companies and specialist service providers

• Monitoring ongoing maintenance projects from start to completion

• Carrying out regular inspections of both estates

• Coordinating seasonal maintenance programmes

• Ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, organisation and presentation throughout both properties

• Working closely with the family’s Personal Assistant regarding schedules, projects and household requirements

• Managing household inventories, supplies and purchasing where required

• Organising staff rotas, annual leave and contractor schedules

• Responding quickly and professionally to any maintenance or operational issues

• Maintaining complete discretion and confidentiality at all times

Candidate Requirements

• Previous House Manager experience within a private household or country estate is essential

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong leadership experience with the ability to manage established household teams

• A genuine team player who leads with professionalism and respect

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

• Ability to oversee both indoor household operations and extensive outdoor estate management

• Experience coordinating multiple teams simultaneously

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach

• Ability to liaise confidently with contractors, suppliers and external companies

• High attention to detail

• Flexible, hands-on and willing to support the household whenever required

• Professional appearance and excellent discretion

• Full UK Driving Licence

Package

• Salary: £80,000 per annum

• Spacious two-bedroom private cottage located on the Berkshire estate

• All utility bills included

• Fully maintained company vehicle provided

• Well-behaved family pets are welcome

• Regular travel between the Berkshire and Oxfordshire estates

• Long-term employment with a respected High Net Worth family

• An outstanding opportunity to become part of a well-established private household with a professional and supportive team.

If you have the experience, leadership skills and passion required to manage prestigious private estates to the highest standards, we would love to hear from you.

Application is possible via email or the applicable candidate registration form.