Property Management

The salary of an experienced Estate Manager will ultimately depend on their level of training, expertise and experience, however, the average annual salary is between £70,000 to £150,000+.

The primary location of the role will also be a consideration when negotiating salary. Positions that are based overseas, within central London or roles that require frequent travel may require a higher salary.

A link to our salary guide can be found here https://www.thestaffdirectory.com/help/private-staff-salary-guide/

The role of an Estate Manager

For multiple household setups: Estate Managers conduct a delegatory role, overseeing interior and exterior household staff such as housekeepers, nannies, chefs, butlers, drivers, gardeners and groundsmen.

Duties may include:

• Manage property purchases and relocations
• Overseeing property restoration/refurbishments, yacht re-fits or garden design projects
• Household admin and handling final accounts from all depart heads
• Resolving any Crestron (entertainment system), heating, water leaks, home cinema, swimming pool, or energy supply issues
• Recruiting new members of staff, new staff training and terminating staff contracts
• Arranging staff rotas and organising temporary cover for staff annual leave
• Booking and overseeing external contractors and tradesmen
• Ensuring the property is secure with a suitable level of CCTV, alarm systems etc
• Keeping maintenance and ongoing snagging lists
• Acting as a formal client representative, liaising with suppliers, staff, and general everyday troubleshooting on behalf of the client
• Booking additional temporary/travelling staff such as private chefs, housekeeping staff or childcare to cover busy periods such as Christmas/school holidays etc
• Travel with the client to additional global residences
• Property setups (to ensure any secondary residence is prepared for client arrival)

At The Staff Directory, we take great care with the acquisition, vetting and representation of our registered Estate Managers.

We require all applicants to meet our high standards of due diligence before they can be introduced to our clients.

A high level of skill and experience is required before an applicant can register with us, and formal ID and employment references are checked in advance of any client introduction.

If you would like your chosen candidate to process a background check before starting in the role, this can be arranged for you free of charge.

The Staff Directory provide an all-encompassing list of private household staff, PAs and yacht crew for positions around the globe.

Our registered Estate Managers are most frequently hired for roles based in the following areas:

• Central London – areas such as Chelsea, Regents Park, Mayfair, Kensington, Hampstead, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Notting Hill and Holland Park
• UK Counties – such as Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Cheshire and Surrey
• Overseas – The majority of hires for Estate Managers outside of the UK are for roles based in Russia, Ukraine, the Middle East, UAE, Switzerland and France

We are on hand to assist with any questions regarding the hire of an Estate Manager. Please call the agency at your convenience and our specialist recruiters will assist you.

Additional information including client FAQs, client help and a salary & payroll guide can be found here https://www.thestaffdirectory.com/help/clients-frequently-asked-questions/