House Manager (Dubai, Moscow, the Maldives)

Educated Households is a higher-tier nanny agency and tutor agency catering for the global élite who deems education as an absolute priority. Educated Households places supremely-educated staff with VVIP, UHNW, Royal families and Royal Palaces worldwide. We are a pluridisciplinary team of educated experts, teachers, tutors, school inspectors, doctors, psychologists, multilingual linguists and recruitment consultants who all have experience, working in situ, within prestigious private households around the world.

We act as the-go-to agency for demanding clients leading high-octane lifestyles and seeking the impossible-to-find savvy educated staff, endowed with the skills and competencies to nonetheless pass their passion for learning onto their children for whom our discerning families have sky-high educational aspirations. Our clients are after well-grounded and discreet professionals able to tap into their own resources to allow the children to thrive and their homes to shine.

The sought-after individuals must be able to demonstrate top-notch experience within fully-staffed homes supporting high-profile Principals and their families. As a specialist household agency, our families expect no less than top-of-the-crust educated personnel, typically holding degrees by way of a BA, Masters, PhD or MBA, from the most recognisable universities or business schools around the globe.

On behalf of our clients, Educated Households is always keen on hearing from any educated personnel fitting this brief. We are currently registering House Managers & Estate Managers with experience dealing with multiple properties on behalf of Principals based in central London (Knightsbridge, SW1X) and in Moscow (Russia).

The Principals are in residence 4 months of the year and split their time between, London, Moscow and Dubai & the Maldives in the winter season. Candidates must be able to travel at short notice and must be able to demonstrate longevity in their previous roles; a minimum of 5 years’ experience is required for the advertised role as well as experience seamlessly managing junior and senior staff.

House Managers & Estate Managers with experience in hospitality (5-star hotels) or Royal Palaces are most welcome to apply. If interested, please send your cover letters & CVs through. For further information, please visit: www.educated-households.co.uk .

Requirements

Ability to lead & manage a large team of household staff within fully-staffed homes (housekeepers, maintenance teams, nannies, drivers, laundry staff etc. The 2 residential tutorals aready in place shall continue to directly report to the Principals). VIP experience Able to manage finances & budget control Emphasis shall be put on etiquette and good manners, at all times, with both the household staff & the 3 small children in residence Cultural awareness Implementing annual staff appraisals Providing training and / or sourcing any relevant providers Proven organisation skills liaising with the Principals' multiple estates spanning over London, Moscow & Dubai Able to work well with the Head Butler, Under Butlers & Executive Chefs in residence to organise large parties Hospitality or Palace experience would be ideal Connoisseurs of French haute cuisine a must Great problem-solving skills Multitasking in a calm manner Au fait with modern devices (security devices - training will be provided) & tech savvy Bachelor's degree, Master's degree or MBA required Languages skills: perfect and spotless professional English-speaking skills, allowing candidates to interact with UHNW and any other third parties, on behalf of the Principals.

Speaking another European language would be advantageaous, but by no means compulsory. Must be child-friendly: able to naturally engage with the children in residence Comfortable working on a yacht for long stretches of time (i.e. holiday...) Courteous at all time Discreet Security conscious Flexibility required Clean driving licence DBS.

Benefits

Travelling Separate flat provided in all locations with all modern cons & facilities Whilst on holiday, luxury hotel room provided Premium gym membership paid for Health insurance, dental insurance Salary range starts from £ 1300+, depending on experience Car or driver provided on & off duty Work pattern: 5 or 6 days a week (at the Principals' discretion dependent on the Principals' social calendars) Discretionary yearly bonus related to performance 2 annual tickets to fly back home 4 to 6 week-holiday package The role is to start by the beginning of April 2020.