Live-in/out Houseman

Exclusive Household Staff; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury estate management service seeks a Houseman/Cook to assist a high-net-worth family managing their properties in East Sussex and London. This full-time role includes daily household maintenance, meal preparation for family and guests, and property management support. The successful candidate should have experience in luxury household management, flexibility to work varying hours, and a full UK driving license. The position involves occasional travel and may require long hours, particularly when the family is in residence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in luxury household or estate management.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable with occasional long hours, weekends, and travel.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning and maintenance of all houses.
• Preparing meals for family and guests.
• Managing household inventories and property maintenance.
• Driving family for airport transfers and other needs.

Skills

Luxury household management

Flexibility

Proactivity

Cleanliness and organization

Driving

Job description

East Sussex and London , Please present salary expectation

Live-on or out Houseman/Cook
Accommodation: To be discussed at interview
Working days and hours: Full-time, flexible to meet family needs; will include some weekends and evenings when travelling or when family is in residence
Salary: To be presented
Location: East Sussex (occasional travel to London)

Our client, a high-net-worth family with a large estate in East Sussex and a property in London (Roehampton), is seeking experienced, professional Houseman to support the running and maintenance of their homes. This is a full‑time role requiring flexibility, discretion, and experience in luxury household management.

Properties:

• East Sussex Estate: Main house (10 bedrooms, 7 reception rooms, gym, chefs’ kitchen, cinema room, 10 bathrooms, 19 toilets, boot room, terraces and balconies), guest house (7 beds, 6 bathrooms, 1 reception, 2 kitchens), and cottage (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
• London Property: Staff apartments, garage, and storage quarters

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily cleaning and maintenance of all houses, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, bathroom sanitation, and window cleaning
• Cleaning and maintenance of all external furniture, including BBQs
• When family is in residence: bed linen and towel changes, laundry and ironing, care of fine fabrics, packing and unpacking, ensuring all rooms are clean and organised
• If the guest house is rented: full clean and linen change at the end of tenancy

Cooking & Meal Preparation:

• Preparing meals for family and guests (10+ pax) when family is in residence
• Menu planning, grocery shopping, and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner service

General Household Management:

• Running errands and managing household inventories (cleaning products, toiletries, etc.)
• Overseeing property maintenance and coordinating with service providers and contractors
• Supporting projects and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations

Driving & Vehicle Care:

• Airport and other transfers for the family
• Maintaining cleanliness and upkeep of all vehicles

Staff Accommodation (London):

• Maintaining staff quarters, storage areas, and garage
• Travel to London once every two weeks to manage accommodation

Travel:

• Occasional travel with the family as required to assist with the children

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in luxury household or estate management
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently
• Discreet, professional, and trustworthy
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable with occasional long hours, weekends, and travel