Responsibilities:

* Overseeing household maintenance, general condition and operations, maintaining schedules of works that have been done and are scheduled to be done

* Managing building management systems, to be the first point of contact when problems arise and to liaise with relevant contractors for repair and maintenance

* Dealing with household recruitment and conducting initial interviews

* Supervision and management of household staff up to 15 people. Management of staff rotas and household schedules, holidays and sick days etc.

* Organising and supervising deliveries, suppliers, contractors

* Undertaking any project management responsibility for property construction/refurbishment works if and when required,

* Responsible for monthly and annual budgets of the Estate

* Check and approve all utility and contractor invoices before submission to the owner for settlement, ensuring no duplication or overpayment arises

* Ensuring the household is fully stocked at all times and shopping for all required household items, running household errands

* Personal support to the family as required

* Ensuring all assets and the estate are being managed efficiently

* Other ad hoc duties as directed

Candidate :

* Proven experience in a Household/Estate Management role for at least 3 years

* Excellent organisational and managerial skills, soft people skills and supportive management style

* Results-orientated with the ability to push in challenging situations

* Hands-on style of work

* Able to work autonomously and motivate the team

* Fluent in English and Russian

* UK-based relevant experience is a must

* Woking hours 8-5 or 9-6 but flexibility is required , two days off per week .

* Live-in opportunity