Household & Estate Manager – Private Residences – Europe

Category:
Shore Based Jobs
Position:
Estate/House Manager
Location:
UK, Italy and Spain
Job updated:
October 28, 2025
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About this role

Household & Estate Manager – Private Residence – Europe

We are seeking an experienced Household and Estate Manager to oversee the high end operations of three European based residences.

Start date: September 2025
Locations: Hybrid operation in relation to properties in the UK, Italy and Spain
Package: To be negotiated, DOE

This is a live-out position – this would suit candidates who are living in Western Europe.

This is a hands-on managerial role: the candidate must be as comfortable setting standards and supervising staff as negotiating with suppliers or arranging logistics.

Experience and attributes required:

  • Proven background as:
  • Estate/Household Manager for UHNW families.
  • Purser or Chief Steward(ess) on large yachts.
  • Senior leader in luxury 5-star hotels (Executive Housekeeper, Rooms Division Manager, Director of Guest Services, Head Butler, Assistant Hotel Manager).
  • Highly proactive, anticipatory, discreet, and accustomed to confidentiality.
  • Hands-on and detail-focused yet able to train, delegate, and enforce high standards.
  • Excellent problem solver; resourceful and self-sufficient.
  • Languages: English and Italian required; Spanish an advantage.
  • Flexible and willing to travel across Europe.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Ability to provide a Police Clearance Check
  • Valid Passport and European Residency
  • A Valid driving licence

Only candidates meeting the client's requirements will be progressed to the next stage.

Work Experience Requirements:

All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Yacht or a Cruise Ship.

Language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Certificates and Qualifications:

A valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate is required from all applicants. Please sign up for an STCW course and obtain the certificate if you don't have it yet.