Driver/House Manager Sought for Couple in Virginia Water, Surrey

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A couple based in Virginia Water, Surrey, GU25 are looking for a full-time Driver/House Manager to join their friendly and welcoming team.  This is a live out role so you must be in commutable distance. You must have a full, clean driving licence for this role.

Package Offered

  • £50,000 - £55,000 gross per annum
  • A car will be provided for driving duties

Background

The principals live in Virginia Water, Surrey, GU25. The household is fully staffed, with a PA, gardener & housekeeping team. As the House Manager/ Driver, you will work closely with the principals' PA. This is a new role so you will work with the PA to build the role and should be happy to grow and adapt as needed. You should be solution-driven and a self-starter and have good knowledge of driving in London and Surrey.

Duties

Your duties will include but will not be limited to:

  • Driving to and from the London office and to clubs and restaurants etc
  • Assisting at parties (occasional weekend work)
  • Implementing new procedures
  • Minor repairs/ maintenance (eg changing light bulbs)
  • Looking after the household's cars
  • Overseeing housekeeping teams duties
  • Arranging contractors and managing repairs

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in private households, with an eye for details. If you have a security background this would also be beneficial.

This role is informal but social etiquette is also a necessity when the principal has guests; therefore, you should have excellent interpersonal skills and understand appropriate practices within private households.

Location

This is a role in Virginia Water, Surrey, GU25. This is a live-out position so you should be able to easily commute to the property,

Days/Hours

  • You will work 40 hours each week, Monday to Friday. Exact hours to be determined 
  • You should be happy to do occasional overtime as needed with notice given. 

Languages

You must speak a good level of English to communicate with the family. 

Special Skills

You should have good experience working in a private household, a security background would be beneficial. You must have a full driving license for this role.

Start Date

The PA is interviewing now for the right candidate to start in August. We are recruiting safely with the COVID-19 government guidelines.

Permanent
Posted on: 29 June 2022
House Manager
£50,000 - £55,000 gross per annum