Barnsley, Cotswolds
A private household in Cotswolds (a really beautiful area in the countryside) is seeking an experienced and reliable live-in domestic couple or a single and very efficient Housekeeper to take full responsibility for the day-to-day running, care, and maintenance of a country estate with 18 bedrooms. This is a hands-on role suited to a practical, self-sufficient couple who take pride in maintaining a home to a high standard and working with discretion and initiative.
This is the familyâs countryside estate and serves as their second home. You will have your own separate 1 bedroom flat, attached to the main house.
The family is composed of two adults and their 2 grown up daughters. The family lives in this property most weekends from Fri to Mon, hence weekend work is a must.
The property is fully staffed, including an Estate Manager, gardeners, and other household employees, so you must be comfortable working as part of a wider team.
This position is to support and work alongside another Housekeeper/Maintenance Couple who are already employed at the property and carry out the same duties. Therefore, this is a second Housekeeper/Domestic Couple role rather than a sole-charge position.
Duties and Responsibilities
Household & Property Care
⢠Full housekeeping duties including cleaning, laundry, ironing, and household organisation
⢠Ongoing care and upkeep of the interior of the property
⢠Monitoring household systems and liaising with contractors when required
⢠Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs
⢠Receiving deliveries and overseeing property security
⢠Family cooking when required but this is not a must
⢠At least one of you must hold a valid driving licence
Property and Grounds
⢠Maintenance of the property such as fixing, painting, small electric or plumbing jobs etc
Pets
⢠Daily care of household pets â 6 dogs
General
⢠Flexibility to adapt to the familyâs routines and occasional changes to schedule
⢠Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues before they arise
Working Days & Hours
5 days a week including weekends. 2 days off during the week.
Start: ASAP by the 1st of July
Requirements
⢠Proven experience working as a live-in domestic couple
⢠Strong housekeeping and practical maintenance skills
⢠Confident, caring, and experienced with pets
⢠Trustworthy, discreet, and reliable
⢠Able to work independently and use initiative
⢠Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on work
⢠Legal right to work in the UK