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Live in Couple Job

  • Sector: Private Households & Estates
  • Function: Couple
  • Contact: Georgia Lester
  • Contact Phone: +442072339950
  • Start Date: Mid-March
  • Location: Surrey
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Job Ref: 191502
  • Contact Email: georgia@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Live in Couple Job in Surrey 

We have a lovely position for a returning client of Greycoat Lumleys who are looking for a Couple (Housekeeper & Gardener/Handyman) to join their existing team. The main house consists of 8 bedrooms, and the estate is on 40 acres of land. The family have 3 young children aged 6, 3 & 2. There are 2 dogs, 2 cats, alpacas, sheep and chickens

You will be joining an existing team that consists of a Domestic Couple (who Greycoats placed in 2022), a Live out Housekeeper, Chef and Gardener. The ideal couple would be team players, discreet, proactive, flexible and willing.

Duties to include:

  • Keeping the house clean and tidy
  • Laundry, ironing and fabric care
  • Care of fine fabrics, delicate materials (training and support will be given)
  • Care of antiques, artwork and fine surfaces
  • Preparing simple meals for the children
  • Occasional childcare assistance (school runs, preparing meals, babysitting etc)
  • Shopping and running errands
  • Responsible for day-to-day care, presentation and long-term management of 40 acre estate in Surrey.
  • Daily walking of dogs. Feeding of dogs and cats if housekeeper is away. Chickens, alpacas and sheep including feeding, watering, enclosure checks and general welfare.
  • Maintain lawns, parkland, woodland, paddocks, driveway and formal landscaped areas to an exceptional standard.
  • Carry out mowing, strimming, edging, pruning, hedge cutting, leaf clearance, tree care and seasonal works.
  • Help maintain planting schemes, borders, shrubs and kitchen garden.
  • Oversee irrigation, drainage, fencing, gates and estate infrastructure.
  • Maintain pathways, courtyards, gravel drives and hard landscaping. Caring for fountains, ornaments and outdoor furniture.
  • Operate and maintain estate machinery and tools.
  • Supervise other grounds staff and contractors. Working with another more junior full time groundsman and a part time gardener.
  • Occasional driving duties or help with school run.
  • Responsible for security of the estate, particularly when principles away. Monitor CCTV, alarms and security systems.
  • Occasional indoor handyman duties.
  • Oversee tennis court and swimming pool maintenance.
  • Assist with car services etc.
  • Willingness to occasionally travel to London house to address any issues there.

Start date: Mid- March 2026

Working week: Monday – Friday with some weekend work when required. 40 hours each a week

Accommodation: 2-bedroom cottage with small garden. Utility bills included. Pets will be considered. 

Salary: £negotiable, depending on experience

Driving: ideally both must drive 

Responsible consultant: Georgia Lester

Job reference number: 191502