Butler

Job Description

Pembury Partners are assisting a valued and returning Client with the search for an experienced and traditionally-trained Butler keen to join their estate located in the South West of England. The location is rural and submersed in an area of outstanding beauty. The Estate is question is large and structured into departments: the tone of the household is very formal with clear protocol. A small, collaborative team of household staff runs all operations, helping and supporting each other seamlessly. The ideal candidate will lead the service operations collaborating and delegating with the back and front of house staff members and lead by example. Valeting and packing/unpacking, formal service, inventories, travel preparation and itineraries lists, personal assistance to the Principal and extended members of the family, chaperoning on transfers are amongst the duties. The ideal candidate will possess team spirit and an acute eye for detail, knowledge of seasonal shooting practices a huge bonus also. There is a very tangible opportunity that the role will develop with time and include household management duties within a section of the Estate. The ideal candidate will be formally trained, will have had experience at Royal protocol or in similar settings. Love and desire to relocate and embrace rural settings a must.
The role starts asap, interview taking place now. Some details upheld due to confidentiality. Only suitable candidates eligible to work in the UK will be contacted

Applications: OPEN

Amongst the duties:
Flexible yet sustainable working pattern
Formal service
Managing, supporting and working with front/back of house staff
Valeting, packing/unpacking, travelling lists and inventories
Chaperoning of the Principals and immediate members of the family
Assisting and accompanying on transfers and shooting trips
Support the seamless running of the Household

Skillset sought:
Eligible to work in the UK
Traditionally trained, strong background in similar settings
Must hold checkable references
Unflappable, organised, poised
Team leader and hands on
Keen to live in the countryside and commit for long term
Driving license

Salary and package: negotiable salary, two bedroom cottage provided

To submit your application, please email Elvie Dakin at

[email protected]
DISCLAIMER:
Due to the high volume of applications, only suitable candidates for this role will be contacted. Interviews and meetings are by appointment only.
Pembury Partners endeavours to reply to all applicants, however, should you not hear back from us within 3 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
Should you wish to get in touch and register your interest for future opportunities and discuss your career path, please email us at

[email protected]

with a copy of your resume and cover letter.