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12 March 2025

Filled

House Manager

Huntingfield, Suffolk, IP19

House Manager

The employer

Wilderness Reserve is a collection of 28 cottages, farmhouses, barns and manors scattered over many thousands of acres comprising of woodlands, lakes and rolling pastures. Wilderness Reserve itself is a 30 year conservation and English nature restoration project which has incorporated the restoration of these properties by local artisans with each having its own unique character.

Blyth Barn is a 22,000 sq ft venue and the ultimate remote lakeside barn, available as an exclusive use venue, fully catered and serviced by Wilderness Reserve’s estate kitchens/chefs, spa & wellness therapists, and rangers. This 15th century barn comprises 18 large ensuite bedrooms and junior suites, large family kitchen, Irene Forte private spa including three treatment rooms, NORHD gym, ice bath, sauna and steam rooms. The garden level entertaining floor is serviced by its own commercial kitchen and bar, and when not being used as a lounge, can seat up to 270 people for dinner and events. The room opens onto a statement sunken swimming pool with rising floor and sixteen person hot tub, all within a secluded walled garden.

The job

Your role is to ensure that the property and gardens are at all times beautifully presented in order that our guests, who range from large family celebrations to three day weddings and corporate events, are offered an exceptional, flawless service. There is a support team of housekeepers, gardeners, maintenance engineers, chefs and front of house to assist. We are a high-end hospitality business and as such the hours are long and sometimes arduous, and most over weekends and bank holidays. You'll be live-in whilst you are working, staying in a self-contained apartment within the property, If you are looking for a 9-5 Monday to Friday job, this isn’t for you!

What you'll need

An obsessive attention to detail, outstanding managerial skills and endurance.
A background in hospitality, private house management, or housekeeping
Ability to cook simple meals on occasions (i.e. breakfast).
It is important that you are well-presented and courteous, in order to deliver an exemplary service to our guests.
A Full UK driving licence.

Where you'll be based

Wilderness Reserve is located across 8000 acres, spanning Heveningham, Sibton, and Yoxford in stunning surroundings. You will be based solely at Blyth Barn and will live-in in the brand new, well-appointed management flat.

What you'll receive

£38,000-£40,000 per annum dependent on experience
Employed role (permanent contract)
Live-in role (all bills and accommodation)
Use of a vehicle, typically a Morris Minor Traveller or Land Rover Defender during working time
Variable hours very often including weekends and bank holidays
Stunning working location in the Suffolk countryside

Find out more

To discuss this position in more detail, please send your CV to martin@martin-salter.com or call 07983 967143.

All communication will be treated in complete confidence.

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