Household Management Couple

Category:
Shore Based Jobs
Positions:
Estate/House Manager, Villa / Residence Staff
Location:
Greater London, UK
Job posted:
March 26, 2026
Position suitable for a team/couple.

About This role

Household Management Couple – Private Residence – Greater London, UK

We are seeking an experienced Housekeeping & Household Management Couple to oversee the high-end operations of this luxury family retreat in the Greater London region.

Start date: March 2026
Location: Live-in position located in Greater London
Package: To be negotiated, DOE

This is a live-in position for the couple with independent accommodation located on the homestead grounds (double story apartment with patio).

Hands-on managerial role: the candidates must be comfortable setting the highest standards and communicating with grounds staff (live-out), negotiating with suppliers and contractors, plus arranging logistics. Skilled in housekeeping, cooking and operations.

Experience and attributes required:

  • Proven background as:
    • Estate/Household Manager for UHNW families.
    • Previous superyacht experience would be highly beneficial.
  • Highly proactive, anticipatory, discreet, and accustomed to confidentiality.
  • Exceptional housekeeping experience in maintaining a large, multi-roomed homestead.
  • One of the couple must be competent with cooking skills to provide meals for the family when in residence, and for occasional events.
  • Hands-on, detail-focused and capable of enforcing high standards.
  • Excellent problem solver; resourceful and self-sufficient.
  • Languages: English (fluent in verbal and written); Italian would be highly beneficial.

Candidate requirements:

  • Ability to provide a Police Clearance Check
  • Valid passport and UK residency
  • A valid driving licence (on-site vehicle available for work-related tasks and duties)

Candidates should review the job criteria and ensure they meet the listed requirements.

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.