Daily House Manager - Oxfordshire
Daily House Manager - Oxfordshire
Job Reference KHS00XX415
Added : 14/05/2025
Expiry : 11/06/2025
Daily House Manager required for Private Estate in Oxfordshire - £60-90K DOE
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced and professional Daily House Manager to oversee the running of a large private estate in Oxfordshire.
We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a House Manager role, ideally within Oxfordshire, and who lives within a 40-minute commute of the property.
This is a long-term, full-time position working for a dynamic and warm London-based couple who visit every 1-2 weeks.
Duties:
- Oversee the day-to-day management of a large private residence
- Supervise maintenance contractors, gardeners, domestic staff, and supplier relationships
- Maintain accurate household spreadsheets, budgets, and maintenance schedules
- Manage staff rotas and ensure smooth daily operations
- Provide regular updates and reports to the principals
- Ensure the home is guest-ready at all times, particularly during busy weekends
- Liaise confidently and professionally with external teams and visiting guests
Ideally suit:
- A confident and proactive House Manager with a charming yet authoritative demeanour
- Highly organised with a keen eye for detail
- Proven experience managing large properties and staff teams
- Strong communication skills and discretion are essential
- Confident driver with in-depth knowledge of the Oxfordshire area
- Hands-on, solution-oriented, and adaptable to a fast-paced household
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience (£60,000–£90,000) DOE
Long-term opportunity with a supportive and appreciative family, this position would suit a solution driven, articulate House Manager seeking a busy but fun role.
We act as an employment agency for this role. Knightsbridge Household Staff specialise in domestic staff recruitment. If you are already registered with us please contact your consultant directly. Due to the large number of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to them all individually.