Live in Couple Job in Worcestershire
A hands-on couple is sought for a live-in role with a welcoming family in North Cotswolds. Residing in a 7,000 sq ft home on an estate that includes 4-5 cottages. The property will be undergoing a big refurbishment over the next 2 years therefore the couple must be confident and experienced in their positions. This is an informal family home, where there will be some entertaining during the year, but mostly all for family and friends.
The position offers a long-term opportunity for the couple to become valued members of the household. The couple will work to a high standard have longevity, be adaptable, flexible, discreet and fluent in English. One must be a confident cook of fresh and healthy meals and both will be child and pet friendly and hold clean driving licences. An enhanced DBS will be required.
Also employed is a full time groundsman and nanny twice per week.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Running the household
- Exceptional cleaning and home organisation to a high standard
- Household inventory and shopping
- Laundry, ironing and wardrobe management
- Planning and preparing healthy meals 2/3 times per week for principles
- Preparing dinner party standard meals when family and friends visit
- Vehicle maintenance for a fleet of cars
- Driving/chauffeur duties
- Gardening, household maintenance
- House security
- Overseeing and accepting deliveries and supervising tradespeople
- Dog care walking/vets/feeding etc
- House and pet sitting when the principals are away
Start: October
Accommodation: Self-contained 2-bedroom cottage. Visitors require prior approval. Dependants considered, pets considered.
Working Monday - Friday, 40 hrs but complete flexibility is essential to work evenings and weekends when required.
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 gross per annum, negotiable depending on experience.
Consultant: Georgia Lester
Vacancy Number: 173553