Client of Eden is seeking an experienced House Manager to oversee the smooth running of a substantial private family residence in Henfield, West Sussex. This is a varied, hands-on role requiring exceptional organisation, flexibility, discretion, and leadership skills within a busy household environment.
The household is staffed with a Housekeeper, Lifestyle Assistant, Chef/Nanny, Executive Assistant, and additional household staff. The successful candidate will act as the central point of coordination, ensuring all areas of the home operate efficiently while maintaining excellent communication between household staff, contractors, suppliers, and the principals.
This position requires a highly proactive individual who can anticipate needs, identify solutions before problems arise, and take ownership of household operations. The principals lead demanding international lifestyles and require a House Manager who is adaptable, service-focused, and comfortable working within a fast-paced environment where priorities can change at short notice.
The role will involve managing household logistics, overseeing maintenance and property upkeep, supporting family travel arrangements, coordinating entertaining and events, assisting with occasional driving duties, and providing trusted oversight of the household during periods when the principals are travelling.
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Additional Information:
DBS check required at offer stage.
How to apply:
Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to [email protected] Please ensure you include the reference number for the position you are applying for (found at the top of the advert). For candidates who are not currently registered with Eden Private Staff, please include an up-to-date CV when applying. Applicants for this position should have excellent checkable references and a valid DBS. Please note we only register candidates with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role. If applying for a UK based role, please ensure you have the correct right to work documentation as we are unable to support with visa applications or sponsorships
Source agency: Eden Private Staff
