Live-in Butler/House Manager
Overview
We are pleased to present an exceptional opportunity for a highly experienced, unflappable Live-in Butler / House Manager to join a Grade I listed Mansion House, set within a substantial private estate in Dorset.
This role will suit a highly capable individual who remains calm under pressure, is adaptable, and entirely comfortable managing periods of heightened intensity, fluctuating schedules and demanding service requirements. Gravitas, discretion and resilience will be key, alongside the ability to move seamlessly between quieter periods and times of increased activity when the Principal is in residence.
Exceptionally well run, the household offers a great chance to step into a well-established estate with high standards.
Job duties
Responsibilities of the Live-in Butler/House Manager in Dorset, include:
- Overseeing the day-to-day management of the household, ensuring flawless operations at all times
- Maintaining exceptional standards of service across both formal and informal settings, including dining, wardrobe management and guest relations
- Confidently managing periods of increased intensity, including high-profile guests, events and Principal-led schedules
- Acting as the central point of coordination between household staff, external contractors and suppliers
- Anticipating the needs of the Principal and guests with quiet efficiency and absolute discretion
- Supporting the planning and execution of formal and informal events
- Managing household inventories, silverware, artworks and fine furnishings with meticulous care
- Upholding robust security, privacy and confidentiality protocols throughout the estate
Candidates must be/have:
- Proven experience in a senior Butler/House Manager position within a UHNW household
- Calm, measured and unflappable in high-pressure or fast-moving situations
- Exceptionally organised, proactive and detail-driven, with the ability to stay one step ahead at all times
- Comfortable managing demanding schedules, changing priorities and periods of heightened activity
- Immaculately presented, polished and professional, with a warm yet authoritative presence
- Discreet, trustworthy and deeply respectful of confidentiality
- Well-connected, with a strong understanding of household staffing, service standards and estate operations
- Experience working on superyachts highly advantageous
- Adaptable and intuitive, with a “nothing overlooked” approach to household management
Accommodation
To be provided.
Hours
Monday to Friday, with flexibility required during periods when the Principal is in residence or when operational demands increase.
Location
Dorset, UK.
Salary
£80,000 – £100,000, DOE and reflective of prior earnings.
Job ref
CP976: Live-in Butler/House Manager for private estate in Dorset, UK.
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