Location: Cotswolds, UK
Accommodation: One-bedroom apartment provided
Salary: £75,000–£110,000 DOE
Hours:

• When principal is not in residence: approx. 9am–5pm
• When in residence (shoot season): 12-hour days

Start Date: ASAP

A prestigious 2,500-acre estate in the heart of the Cotswolds is seeking a highly experienced and polished Live-in House Manager to oversee operations of a beautifully maintained 14-bedroom luxury residence, rich in antiques and traditional charm. This is a formal household requiring a proactive, discreet, and professional individual who can lead by example and deliver service to the highest standards.

The successful candidate will work closely with a large and well-established team of household staff, ensuring the smooth daily running of the estate and exceptional service delivery, especially during the shoot season (mid-September to early November) and occasional December visits by the principal.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the main residence and its staff
• Support and coordinate with an established team, maintaining top-tier service
• Assist with personal tasks including packing/unpacking for the principal and guests
• Supervise and coordinate visiting beauty and wellness professionals
• Ensure the property and its antiques are cared for to the highest standard
• Maintain detailed household manuals, inventories, and schedules
• Liaise confidently and professionally with royalty, dignitaries, and VVIP guests
• Take a hands-on approach during periods of high activity (notably the shoot season)
• Uphold and reinforce formal household etiquette and presentation
• Proactively anticipate the needs of the principal and guests
• Ensure complete discretion and confidentiality at all times

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years' experience as a House Manager or similar role in a formal private household or estate
• Proven longevity in previous roles is essential
• Exceptional eye for detail with pride in presentation and standards
• Professional, articulate, and confident communicator
• Experienced with high-profile/VVIP guests, royalty, and formal protocols
• Highly organised, proactive, and capable of multi-tasking under pressure
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Smart, polished, and well-presented at all times
• Strong knowledge of housekeeping, luxury care, and formal service standards
• Tech-savvy and confident with modern systems (e.g., household management software, inventory tools)
• FEMALE applicants will only be accepted, due to cultural reasons