Live in Couple Job in Oxfordshire
An exciting opportunity to work for a lovely informal family at their stunning 35 acres country estate in Oxfordshire. This is the family home of the principals and their 2 children aged 8 & 6 years old and their 2 dogs. The main house comprises 5 bedrooms and there is a 3 bedroom coach house used for guests.
The ideal couple will be flexible, adaptable, friendly, reliable and child friendly.
Two formal Gardeners are employed once a week and a Full Time Nanny.
Housekeeper duties:
1. Housekeeping duties will include cleaning, bed changing, laundry, ironing
2. Running errands and shopping
3. Preparing meals mainly for the children
4. Helping when the family are entertaining
5. Taking deliveries and overseeing contractors and tradespeople
6. Provisioning and organisation of household supplies
7. Occasional childcare assistance when the Nanny is off
8. House and pet sitting when the family are away (the family travel most holidays)
Groundsperson duties:
9. Garden maintenance duties such as lawn mowing, strimming, trimming etc
10. Driving duties & vehicle maintenance
11. Household Maintenance duties such as clearing gutters and chopping logs for the winter
12. Basic repairs and DIY
13. Tennis court & Swimming pool maintenance
14. Pet care
15. Security
16. Liaising with contractors and tradespeople
17. House and pet sitting when the family are away (the family travel most holidays)
Start date: June ideally but flexible for the right couple
Working week: Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work
Hours:
18. 8am – 4pm for the Groundsman
19. 8:30am – 5pm for the Housekeeper
Accommodation: 2-bedroom cottage attached to the Coach house with a separate entrance. Pets will be considered for the right couple.
Driving: at least one must be a confident driver
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 combined gross annual salary, depending on experience
Job reference number: 152678
Responsible consultant: Georgia Lester