Job Title:
Domestic Couple – Housekeeper & House Manager
Location:
Private Estate, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Salary:
£50,000 (Housekeeper) & £80,000 (House Manager)
Start Date:
Flexible, ideally within 1–2 months
Position Overview:
A distinguished private estate in Hampshire is seeking a dedicated, professional, and experienced
Domestic Couple
to join the household on a long-term basis. This is a live-in role offering a unique opportunity for a couple with a strong background in private service. The ideal candidates will have experience working in similar high-standard environments, with one partner taking on the role of
Housekeeper
and the other as
House Manager
.
Discretion, loyalty, and a strong work ethic are essential, along with a service-oriented approach and the ability to maintain high standards across the estate.
Key Responsibilities:
Housekeeper:
* Full cleaning and presentation of the main residence to a 5-star standard
* Daily housekeeping duties: vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and deep cleaning as needed
* Laundry and ironing, including care of fine fabrics and wardrobe management
* Organisation of household items, wardrobes, linen cupboards, and pantries
* Occasional assistance with meal preparation or serving (informal setting)
* Flower arranging and general household upkeep
* Preparing the house for family visits and guest stays
House Manager:
* Overseeing the day-to-day running of the estate and managing household operations
* Liaising with external contractors, tradespeople, and service providers
* Managing household schedules, maintenance logs, and inventories
* Overseeing security and ensuring the property is always guest-ready
* Driving duties as required (e.g. airport runs, errands, local appointments)
* Vehicle management and maintenance coordination
* Assisting with event coordination or informal entertaining
* Light gardening or support to estate gardening team (if needed)
Requirements:
* Proven experience in a similar domestic couple role within a private household or estate
* One or both individuals must have prior experience in 5-star hospitality or private service
* Excellent housekeeping and organisational skills
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider estate team
* Discretion, reliability, and a strong sense of professionalism
* Valid UK driving licences (essential)
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