Live in Couple Job in Oxfordshire
An exciting opportunity to work for a lovely informal family at their stunning 35 acres country estate in Oxfordshire. This is the family home of the principals and their 2 children aged 8 & 6 years old and their 2 dogs. The main house comprises 5 bedrooms and there is a 3 bedroom coach house used for guests.
The ideal couple will be flexible, adaptable, friendly, reliable and child friendly.
Two formal Gardeners are employed once a week and a Full Time Nanny.
Housekeeper duties:
- Housekeeping duties will include cleaning, bed changing, laundry, ironing
- Running errands and shopping
- Preparing meals mainly for the children
- Helping when the family are entertaining
- Taking deliveries and overseeing contractors and tradespeople
- Provisioning and organisation of household supplies
- Occasional childcare assistance when the Nanny is off
- House and pet sitting when the family are away (the family travel most holidays)
Groundsperson duties:
- Garden maintenance duties such as lawn mowing, strimming, trimming etc
- Driving duties & vehicle maintenance
- Household Maintenance duties such as clearing gutters and chopping logs for the winter
- Basic repairs and DIY
- Tennis court & Swimming pool maintenance
- Pet care
- Security
- Liaising with contractors and tradespeople
- House and pet sitting when the family are away (the family travel most holidays)
Start date: June ideally but flexible for the right couple
Working week: Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work
Hours:
- 8am – 4pm for the Groundsman
- 8:30am – 5pm for the Housekeeper
Accommodation: 2-bedroom cottage attached to the Coach house with a separate entrance. Pets will be considered for the right couple.
Driving: at least one must be a confident driver
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 combined gross annual salary, depending on experience
Job reference number: 152678
Responsible consultant: Georgia Lester