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House Manager - Handyman/woman - Chauffeur
Location: London
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum
The Role
- Manage and oversee two Principal’s residences, all handyman tasks
- Housekeeping duties
- Effective communication with all the suppliers and contractors and schedule and oversee them
- Looking after all cars
- Driving the Principals and children when needed
- Managing all house technology to include WIFI, heating, AC, alarm, TV/AV, kitchen appliances & other electrical appliances in the house
- Pro-active approach
- Welcoming visitors and communicating with them via the intercom
- Running errands such as going to dry cleaners, post office, managing deliveries and returns, grocery & supplies shopping as requested
- Arrange appointments for personal and professional needs when asked for
- Ensure the security of the residence & Principals at all times
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
- Experienced House Manager and Handyman - being able to fix most of the things himself rather that outsourcing
- Good negotiation skills - experienced in sourcing suppliers/contractors plus review existing agreements and suggest improvements
- Efficient, well organised and able to multi task
- Discreet and trustworthy
- Anticipatory and always willing to help
- Pleasant, flexible and co-operative personality
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Understand privacy and confidentiality, being invisible yet available
- Good initiative and able to work well in a very busy and dynamic family environment
- High degree of flexibility and level of service is absolutely essential
- Good practical DIY skills
- Pleasant and personable personality
- Excellent time management
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Dress smartly and respectably at all times
- Non-smoker
- In good health
- Excellent contactable references
- Clean DBS check (or willing to undertake one)
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.
