Domestic Couple Job Description Marcilly Recruitment’s client is looking for a Domestic Couple to manage a wonderful large country estate in the Cotswolds. This is a fully functioning, working estate and the role is working as part of a longstanding team. This is an exceptional position set in a sought-after location. You will be provided with your own property on the estate with bills and utilities covered. This role will suit a proactive, hardworking couple who are motivated, efficient and who will be able to hit the ground running. They are fair employers and very family orientated. Salary: £70-90k DOE per annum for the couple private accommodation and bills and wonderful benefits including a discretionary bonus and Soho House membership Hours: 6 day working week on a rota system, no fixed hours as this is dependent on whether the family are in residence but flexible hours. There will also be some travel with the role Location: Oxfordshire Start date: ASAP but will wait a notice Domestic couple responsibilities: Support household cleaning, working with housekeepers to create good teamwork throughout the house Serving at family meals and at more formal lunches/dinners Liaising with their chef to organise all table settings, cutlery, crockery and glass wear Driving, particularly locally for collections, kids, shopping etc. Occasional cooking help with family meals Lots of varied support around the house Occasional support with the children, facilitating sports or helping with a child’s party etc Keeping communal areas tidy/organised Car washing/maintenance/MOT/servicing Assist with general cleaning and maintenance of both indoor and outdoor areas Keeping the outdoor pool area/outdoor entertaining area up to top standard Butler assistance for when guests come to the house and overnight stays – carrying luggage, parking cars, checking rooms are ready and helping with departures Locking up and securing the property at the end of the day Take care of small repairs, like light plumbing and moving Support housekeeping staff with occasional lifting/moving and deep cleaning tasks Ensure the proper functioning of appliances and systems, coordinating repairs as necessary Care for family pets, which may include overnight stays Domestic couple requirements: Must have previous experience working in a private household Strong work ethic and attention to detail Ability to multitask and work well independently or as part of a team Basic handyman and/or technical skills Pet – friendly Clean driving license Marcilly Recruitment is a boutique recruitment firm specialising in business administrative and operational support and private household recruitment. Unfortunately, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each one individually. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within a week, then sadly your application has been unsuccessful.