Estate Manager I Paris
90,000 Euros + (DOE)
A prominent family is looking to employ an Estate Manager (EM) to oversee the management of their property located in central Paris. Working closely with the family and the family’s Private Office (located in the U.S.), the EM will be expected to take ownership of the management of the family’s estate located in Paris, including, contractors, service-providers, and the household staff. Taking responsibility for the creation of an efficient and detail orientated property, The EM will thrive in a fast paced, expanding environment. Flexing seasoned skills, he/she will assist the family with all manner of duties, act as the family’s ambassador and representative, while acknowledging and understanding that all duties must be performed flawlessly and efficiently while always maintaining the highest level of privacy & discretion. Using proven management skills, the EM will ensure the efficient operation of all key processes within the estate and in the household, including but not limited to: HR matters, Hygiene and H&S Compliance, Finance, Maintenance & Landscaping and Hospitality Services, including Event Management. Demonstrating practiced administrative skills, the EM will be responsible for contracts, enforcing policies and processes adopted by the household, and will ensure proper implementation of them along with every request made by the family. Candidates will be forensically, detail orientated, love organising both paper and process without time restriction. As an excellent communicator, with strong management and influence skills, the EM will display professionalism and efficiency in representing the family and The Principal’s office. Oversight of all key processes across estate and household staff, with special emphasis Work to develop new high-level connections in: hospitality/restauration, the arts, Financial and Business Management Property EventsJOB REFERENCE
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90,000 Euros + (DOE)CURRENCY
EURLOCATION
ParisPOSITION
Estate ManagerACCOMMODATION OFFERED
NoLOOKING FOR COUPLE
NoTYPE OF HOUSEHOLD
Family, Mansion, Formal Household, Informal Household, City BasedEXPERIENCE
LANGUAGE
DRIVING LICENCE
PREFER NON SMOKER
VALID DBS
Roles and Responsibilities
on Hospitality focussed Processes and SOPs, relating to Housekeeping & Service
Coordinating personal travel arrangements for the family and the household team as
required.
entertainment and events etc.
Diary management for the family including keeping a log of all invitations received and
noting possible future meetings and events relating to the households.
Responsible for the database of all estate and household contacts.
Management of the family’s art collection - buying, selling, installation, maintenance,
insurance, and curation/database cataloguing.
Submission of a weekly summary of all ongoing household projects.
Ensure that reports from household staff are delivered on time and properly reviewed
Working with the family’s office, ensure the family receive briefings in a timely manner.
Working with the family’s security provider, ensure the property, the staff and IT
systems are suitably protected, and security systems/protocols are properly managed.
Oversight of all financial activity across the estate and household.
Management of the accountant who coordinates with family office finance team in
delivering payroll, monthly ledger of supplier payments, property rental payments,
financial accounts, and staff expenses etc.
Management of all contracts including confidentiality agreements with third party
suppliers.
Working and nurturing household staff, to oversee the running of the property
Ensuring a weekly grid report of ongoing maintenance projects.
People Management
Direct line management of all household staff.
Oversight of other staffing arrangements, including third-party contractors.
Responsibility for executing HR function in concert with Family Office HR team of the
estate and household staff – contracts, confidentiality agreements, IT and social
media policies, holiday, etc
Responsibility for recruitment of new household staff
Coordinating and being present for lunches, dinners and receptions held at the
family’s home.
Companies.
Organising larger events involving external catering, production, and entertainment
Careful oversight and management of budgets relating to these events.Entry Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years experience working in private service
Candidates must be able to commute to central Paris
Hold an excellent track record and longevity in previous roles
Excellent checkable references
Be fluent in English and French
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