We are looking for a friendly and dedicated live in couple to help with the maintenance and housekeeping of a large country estate on the Surrey/Kent border. The principals have 3 grown up children and 10 grandchildren who will visit on occasion. They have 2 dogs.
Also employed is a part time gardener once a week who focuses on the walled garden.
The estate lies within 7/8 acres of mainly lawns and woodland. The main property has 7/8 bedrooms.
The Gardener role will be full time, and the Housekeeper position will be part time.
Duties to include, but not limited to:
- Keeping the house clean and tidy
- Laundry and ironing
- Care of antiques
- Assistance in the kitchen when the principals are entertaining
- Gardening (lawn mowing, hedge cutting, care of roses, weeding, pruning etc)
- Maintaining the herbaceous borders
- Walled garden maintenance
- Swimming pool and tennis court maintenance
- Exterior maintenance (such as outdoor painting and clearing gutters)
- Interior maintenance (minor repairs and basic DIY)
- Maintaining and operating garden machinery
- Occasional driving duties (airport tuns, days trips etc)
- House and dog sitting when the principal is away
- Security
The ideal couple would be friendly and easy going. Good garden knowledge and experience is important.
Start: Flexible for the right couple
Accommodation: a 3-bedroom cottage on the driveway with a small garden. Pets and dependents will be considered.
Driving: at least one must be able to drive
Working days: Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work, like an airport run
Hours:
- Gardener: 40 hours a week
- Housekeeper: 15-20 hours a week (3 or 4 half days approx.)
They are happy that the successful candidates find other jobs locally to supplement their pay (as long as this does not conflict with our agreed arrangements).
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 gross per annum, depending on experience
Consultant: Georgia Lester
Vacancy number: 184255