House Manager Job

Private House Manager and Family PA Job

Our long term client is seeking an exceptional, highly organised and experienced House Manager & Family PA to oversee the smooth running of their busy private family home on the beautiful Estate in Hampshire (South Coast, boarding the The New Forest). This is a varied, fast paced and rewarding role, ideally suited to someone who enjoys creating order, anticipating needs and ensuring every aspect of family life runs seamlessly behind the scenes.

The successful candidate will become an integral part of the family's daily life, taking responsibility for both the household and family administration. No two days are the same and the role will involve everything from coordinating international travel, preparing for family guests and supporting private events, to managing household projects, overseeing contractors, organising children's schedules and assisting with day to day family logistics.

This is a hands on management role requiring excellent organisational skills, discretion and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with confidence. A proactive, solution-focused approach and the ability to work independently are essential.

Attention to detail, exceptional communication skills, a calm and professional manner, flexibility and a genuine passion for creating a welcoming and well organised family environment are all key qualities for this position.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensure the smooth day to day running of the household

• Managing household staff, rotas and daily priorities

• Liaising with estate teams, contractors and suppliers

• Overseeing household maintenance and improvement projects

• Maintaining household inventories and records

• Assisting with the recruitment and onboarding of household staff

• Managing complex personal and professional diaries for both Principals

• Coordinating appointments and synchronising digital calendars

• Organising domestic and international travel arrangements

• Managing confidential family documentation including passports, licences and renewals

• Handling confidential correspondence and administration

• Supporting household finances and family administration where required

• Coordinating school, sporting and social commitments for the children

• Organising transport, appointments and weekly family logistics

• Coordinating pet, pony and veterinary appointments as required

• Managing guest visits and ensuring an exceptional guest experience

• Supporting private dinners, family celebrations and entertaining

• Assisting with sporting events and hosted occasions

• Coordinating suppliers, catering, staffing and event logistics

• Maintaining digital filing systems and household documentation

• Creating efficient systems to support the smooth running of both the household and family

• Being comfortable around children, dogs and horses

Days and Hours: Monday to Friday, typically 9.00am to 5.30pm, with flexibility around family requirements and occasional evenings and weekends

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 gross per annum, depending on experience

Benefits: Private healthcare, employer pension, 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, beautiful working environment, long term role within a friendly private family, varied and rewarding work with genuine autonomy

Start date: August 2026

Job ID: 233350

Consultant to Contact: Jules le Roux