Live in Couple Job in Wiltshire
A fantastic opportunity to join a beautiful shooting estate in Wiltshire. The team includes a Couple (Housekeeper/Cook & Head Gardener), Estate Manager, Gardener, Grooms, Handymen and Driver. The family have 2 large dogs. The main residence compromises 8 bedrooms. The residence is mainly used on weekends the family also reside in London.
The roles are Companion/Housekeeper and Gardener/Maintenance/Handyman.
The Estate is used for shooting parties for approximately 8-10 weekends a year between October to December.
The ideal couple would be energetic, flexible, practical, professional and hardworking.
Duties:
- Keeping the house clean and tidy
- Laundry and ironing
- Looking after the 27 year old disabled son who has epilepsy about 3 days a week (one or twice a week you must stay in the main house to get up in the night if there are any problems)
- Accompanying the son to appointments and activities
- Occasional simple cooking
- Assisting with shoot parties
- Front of house duties such as receiving guests and serving
- Garden maintenance
- Maintaining the kitchen garden
- Occasional driving duties
- Pet care
- Indoor pool maintenance
- Preparing fires
- Cleaning fire places
- Basic interior maintenance duties
- House and pet sitting
Start date: ASAP
Accommodation: 2 bedroom converted barn with a small garden. Pets and dependents might be considered.
Salary: £60,000 gross per annum, with a salary review in 6 months
Working week: Sundays to Thursdays, with Fridays and Saturdays off
Hours: Normal hours will be 8am – 5pm but longer hours will be expected during the shoot season
Driving: at least one must be a confident driver
Responsible Consultant: Georgia Lester
Vacancy Number: 156388