Director of Private Residences

Company: Oplu (formerly Chace People)
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Location: London
Job Description:

  • Location: Victoria, London (office-based, one day WFH)
  • Salary: £65,000 to £70,000 per annum, plus discretionary bi-annual and year-end bonus
  • Reporting to: Co-CEO
  • Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00-18:00, with Duty Manager weekend shifts every 6-8 weeks

Oplu is leading the search for a Director of Private Residences for an established London and Geneva private office serving international UHNW principals.

An executive-tier appointment leading the operational and technical management of a portfolio of super-prime private residences, predominantly in London, and shaping the client’s Private Residences division as it grows.

The role

  • Senior member of the management team. Strategic development of the Private Residences division and portfolio.
  • Trusted point of contact for principals, family offices, and their advisers.
  • Overall stewardship of a portfolio of high-value and super-prime private residences: maintenance, compliance, projects, budgets, supplier performance.
  • Leadership of Account Managers, property professionals, and the in-house housekeeping team.
  • Strategic partner and supplier network across London’s super-prime residential market.

Who you are

  • Senior leader from super-prime residential property, family office property, UHNW private household, or luxury hospitality with a residential dimension.
  • Technically credible on M&E, capital works, budgets, and contractor performance. MRICS strongly preferred; equivalent senior-level experience considered.
  • Confident with principals, family offices, and advisers. Comfortable translating technical detail into concise, decision-ready advice.
  • Existing right to live and work in the UK.

Apply confidentially via Oplu. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posted: September 13th, 2026