House Manager

House Manager – Retirement Living
Location: Gabriel Court, estate in Saffron Walden, Essex
Hours: 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, all year round)
Salary:  £18, 798 ACTUAL per year plus benefits and bonus

We do not currently offer sponsorship — applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service?
Do you thrive in a role that involves multi-tasking, problem-solving, and event organisation?

McCarthy Stone, the UK's leading retirement living provider, is looking for a House Manager to lead our welcoming estate in Kettering Northamptonshire.

Why Work with McCarthy Stone?

We offer a rewarding role with a range of employee benefits, including:

• Group personal pension and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working hours
• Work in beautiful surroundings
• Generous annual leave (25 days, rising to 28 days) plus bank holidays
• Access to our employee discounts platform (gift cards, supermarkets, restaurants, and more)

Role Overview – House Manager

As House Manager, you'll be the friendly, professional point of contact for homeowners and their families. Your key focus will be supporting a safe, welcoming and independent lifestyle for our residents.

Key responsibilities include:

• Welcoming new homeowners and helping them settle into their new homes
• Providing a front-of-house service and engaging warmly with all visitors
• Being the first point of contact for residents and offering assistance, guidance, or support
• Managing supplier relationships to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Acting as the face of McCarthy Stone for homeowners' families and friends
• Handling resident concerns with sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect
• Overseeing estate management, including communal areas, gardens, and grounds
• Supporting the development of a strong community through organising social events and regular resident meetings
• Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety requirements

About You – What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude
• Has previous experience in a customer-facing or service management role
• Demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to high-quality service
• Enjoys variety and takes initiative in a busy environment
• Can solve problems effectively and remain calm under pressure
• Is comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other basic digital tools
• Has an awareness of basic Health and Safety (training will be provided)
• Holds or is willing to obtain first aid qualifications (training provided)
• Experience in property management is an advantage
• Enjoys organising events

Training & Development

You'll receive full support and professional training through our in-house development programmes, which include:

• First Aid certification
• Dementia Friends training
• Workplace safety courses
• Ongoing development and progression support

Apply Now

If you're looking for a meaningful part-time role that combines responsibility, variety, and community impact — we'd love to hear from you.

Applications are reviewed as soon as they're received. We may appoint before the closing date, so early application is encouraged.

Please note:
McCarthy Stone is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
We do not currently offer sponsorship — applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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About Us

As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list

Our Customers

The Benefits

24 days annual leave

Pension
plan

Life
assurance

Employee assistance helpline

Health
screening

Eyecare voucher scheme

Long service award

Testimonials

"I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team."
Linda Diamond – House Manager

"Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks … it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel … even if it was through a screen"
Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner

"From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments."
Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate

"Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding."
Caroline Craig-cordel – Sales Consultant

"I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time."
Stan Smolyar – Head of Brand

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