Domestic Couple

Our clients are looking for a Domestic Couple to join their team as a Housekeeper/Cook as well as supporting with maintenance and gardening on the Estate. This is a busy and varied live-in position in Gloucestershire. The property is set on a 30 acres estate. This is a small team with one other full-time Housekeeper, a part-time Housekeeper, maintenance and gardening team. This is a close knit, busy household, so being team players is essential.

The Housekeeper of the couple will work alongside a part-time Housekeeper who will continue to support the family. Must be a confident cook for simple family meals (mostly when they have guests or when the family’s children visit with their families.) and happy to greet and host guests when they are visiting the property.

Maintenance of the property will include both indoor and outdoor tasks as well as supporting other members of the team where needed. This may involve occasional driving duties, running errands and supporting in the garden.

The family do entertain and would require both of you to help front of house informally when they have guests, the house can be either very busy or quiet so flexibility is key.

They have dogs and cats so you must be comfortable around animals. Both parties of the couple must drive.

Duties outlined but not limited to:

• Hands on cleaning, laundry and ironing to a high standard
• Family cooking and helping with preparation
• Front of house duties
• General household maintenance
• Handyman duties (such as hanging pictures, painting, changing bulbs etc)
• Basic gardening maintenance alongside the Gardener (such as mowing, weeding)
• Pet care (3 dogs & 3 cats)
• House and pet sitting when the couple are away 
• Indoor swimming pool and tennis court maintenance
• Driving duties and care of cars – you will sometimes need to drive them to London
• Security of the house when the family are not in residence

Days of work: 5 days per week (including weekends when needed) the days off will be taken between Monday – Friday. Flexibility required.

Accommodation: Beautiful 2-bedroom cottage just outside of the estate, with garden and a garage. Well behaved pets may be considered.

Salary: £70,000 gross per annum

REF: S&W#3090920