Live in Couple Job in Hampshire

A family of 6 are looking for an energetic, proactive, experienced and dedicated couple who have a long-term vision for their next role. Candidates must have a flexible and cheerful approach to work, be fond of children and animals and share a genuine love for countryside living.

They are a busy household with 4 school-age children between 16 – 7 years old (the eldest two are at boarding school) and would love to find a long-term couple to share the daily running of their home and gardens with. They have 4 dogs and 2 cats.

A part time cleaner (Tuesday & Wednesdays) and a Gardener once a week, are also employed.

Domestic responsibilities: 

Assisting with the breakfast routine Cleaning to a high standard throughout the home (there is a part time cleaner on Tuesday & Wednesdays) Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management Care and cleaning of high-quality furnishings, fine art, and fabrics Provisioning and household organisation and management Overseeing 3rd parties -  including window cleaners, plumbers, electricians, dry cleaners, to ensure household is constantly in full working order Kitchen support and informal service when the family entertain Helping with planning family parties and entertaining Occasional food prep and cooking for the children/family  Occasional help with the children and babysitting  Occasional school runs, must be a confident driver Animal care

Grounds/General Household responsibilities

Household maintenance and general handy work throughout the house and grounds Confident gardening knowledge, duties include maintenance of flowerbeds, lawns, allotments and use of machinery (tractors/mowers etc). There will be support with outside gardener once a week  Looking after cars Driving the family (school runs/airport runs) Liaising with security providers, service providers and monitoring systems. Overseeing 3rd parties including oil tanks, cess pit, car services/MOT Pool maintenance alongside contractor Machinery maintenance. alongside contractor Helping/serving when entertaining  Help with caring for the family’s pets (1 large dog, 2 small dogs, 2 cats, and chickens/sheep/donkeys) Pet sit and house sit when the family are away

Start date: October / November

Working week: 5 days, to include some weekends

Hours: 7am – 7pm with a large break in the day

Accommodation: 2 bedroom cottage with own garden provided next door. All bills included (except Wi-Fi). Pets will be considered.

Driving: Essential both are confident drivers

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 gross per annum, negotiable depending on experience

Job reference number:  116951

Responsible consultant: Georgia Lester

 

 

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