Household staff careers
Estate managers run some of the most complex private households in the country: multiple homes, large staffs, big budgets and major projects. Explore estate manager jobs from private families and domestic staffing agencies.
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An estate manager is the senior leader of a private household. They protect the family’s property and time: hiring and leading staff across one or more residences, running budgets and payroll with the family office, managing contractors and renovations, and making sure every home is ready whenever the family arrives.
Compared with a house manager, the estate manager works at a larger scale and more strategically: capital projects, long-term maintenance plans, security, insurance and vendor contracts.
Estate managers are salaried. Pay follows the size of the estate, the number of properties and staff, and the travel involved, and many roles add a bonus, health benefits or housing.
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Common setups: single large estate, multiple homes with travel, or working alongside a family office. Live-in housing is sometimes offered on large properties.
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There is no required license. Employers look for years of experience running private estates or luxury properties, strong references, budgeting skills and the ability to lead staff and contractors.
A property manager usually handles rental or commercial buildings for many owners. An estate manager works for one family, runs their private homes and staff, and is part of their daily life.
Often. Families with several homes may ask the estate manager to open, inspect and staff each residence before they arrive.
Your first job post is free. After that, a single job post is $49, and agencies can buy discounted multi-post packs. There is no placement fee and no percentage of salary.
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