House Manager / Personal Assistant

About the role

A highly organised, proactive and trustworthy House Manager / Personal Assistant is sought to oversee household operations and provide personal and administrative support to the principal. The ideal candidate is discreet, detail-oriented and able to manage many responsibilities efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the daily running of the residence and supervise household staff, coordinating their schedules and monitoring performance
• Manage the principal's calendar, appointments, reminders and daily schedule
• Coordinate home maintenance, repairs, servicing and interactions with vendors
• Manage household supplies, groceries, inventory and related expenses
• Organise personal errands, shopping, bookings and local travel
• Coordinate family activities, visitors and household events when needed
• Handle correspondence, keep records and assist with personal administrative tasks
• Maintain household budgets, track expenses and give regular updates
• Anticipate the principal's needs and resolve issues proactively
• Keep all household and personal information confidential

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• At least 3 years' experience as a Personal Assistant, House Manager, Executive Assistant or in a similar role
• Experience with private households, senior executives or high-net-worth individuals is an advantage
• Proactive, dependable, resourceful and able to work independently

Required skills

• Excellent organisational, multitasking and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Schedule management, coordination of people and follow-through on tasks
• Administrative skills: record-keeping, expense tracking and basic reporting
• Problem-solving and attention to detail

To apply, interested candidates should send their CV by email to the employer, quoting "House Manager / Personal Assistant" in the subject line.