JOB DETAILS:

A warm, professional, and highly adaptable House Manager is sought for a private English household with a 1-year-old baby. The role is live-in and includes traveling with the family domestically and internationally. The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing households for young families, detail-oriented, child-aware, and able to run a home smoothly whether stationary or in transit.

This is a hands-on, dynamic role that requires discretion, flexibility, and a proactive approach to ensure the family’s home(s) are well-managed, secure, and operating to the highest standard—both in the UG and abroad.

Key Responsibilities:

Household Management:

• Oversee and maintain the smooth day-to-day running of the home
• Source, schedule, and supervise tradespeople and contractors
• Maintain household inventories, order supplies, and ensure all areas are well-stocked and organized
• Coordinate home security, smart systems, and maintenance logs
• Manage domestic budgets, expenses, and petty cash
• Prepare the home ahead of family’s arrival or travel
• Oversee laundry, wardrobe care, and packing/unpacking for the family
• Prepare home meals for the family
• Ensure discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Liaise with the employer to understand and fulfill preferences and standards
• Ensure home security systems are functioning and protocols are followed
• Ensure the home is clean all the time.

Travel Support:

• Accompany the family on domestic and international trips
• Arrange logistics for travel (luggage, accommodation setups, baby essentials)
• Ensure temporary homes or rentals are prepped, clean, and comfortable
• Maintain routines and continuity of service while away from the main residence
• Be available to troubleshoot and adapt quickly to different travel environments

Child-Aware Support:

• Understand and respect the baby’s routine (naps, feeding, playtimes)
• Collaborate closely with the nanny to ensure a child-safe, calm environment
• Childcare support (e.g., monitor baby during travel transitions)
• Maintain and restock nursery, baby care items, and child-friendly spaces in all locations
• Supervise and help baby with homework

Family & Guest Service:

• Greet and host guests warmly and professionally
• Assist with informal family meals, table settings, and light cooking or coordination with chefs
• Support parents with errands, personal admin, and appointments as required
• Uphold the family's privacy and confidentiality at all times

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a similar live-in or travel-based private household role
• Prior experience in a household with young children or infants
• Genuine warmth, flexibility, and a child-friendly, can-do attitude
• Highly organized, efficient, and adaptable to fast-changing environments
• Willing and able to travel frequently, sometimes at short notice
• Full, clean driving license (essential)
• Eligible to travel internationally
• Non-smoker preferred
• Previous experience working for expatriates will be an added advantage.

Accommodation Provided:

Private self-contained accommodation within the family estate and suitable arrangements during travel.