Short Term Live In Housekeeper Job

Short Term Live in Housekeeper / Cook job, Village in North Essex

We have a great opportunity for an experienced housekeeper to help look after a large Georgian property in rural north Essex for 2 to 4 months. This lovely couple have two large dogs.  So, you must be dogs friendly.

They are looking for someone who is energetic, positive, discreet and has good eye on detail. The ideal person will be a dog’s lover, open to dog sitting when clients are away.

Must have an enhanced DBS. 

Duties include:

  • Hands-on Housekeeping to a high standard,

  • Laundry, linen and ironing 

  • Simple family cooking

  • Daily dog care – walking, feeding, and when clients away dog-sitting.

  • Overseeing contractors reporting and logging maintenance issues

  • Running errands

  • Keeping on top of the organisation of the home including stock inventories

  • Meeting and greeting guests

  • Driver 

Property: A large 8 bedroom, 4 bathrooms Georgian house

Days & Hours: Monday to Friday, from 9am, 8 to 10 hours per day (with flexibility to work weekends occasionally).

Accommodation: Bedroom with bathroom in the property

Salary: £160 - £200 gross per day, depending on experience

Start: Beginning of March (with a handover with current Housekeeper) for 2-4 months

Job number: 206003

Responsible Consultant: Carole Biduaya carole@greycoatlumleys.co.uk