Our client is looking for a Housekeeper to join their household staff and look after their country estate in North Devon.
Job Title: Live-in Housekeeper
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (Flexibility needed as occasional weekend hours)
Accommodation provided on site
Salary: Up to £37000 per annum
Responsibilities of the Housekeeper will include:
* Carry out all housekeeping duties
* Making sure the home is kept clean and tidy
* Daily cleaning of kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms
* Cleaning with knowledge of products and usage, polishing, vacuuming, laundry, ironing, window cleaning, making beds
* Driving - shopping and occasional school runs plus after school clubs
* Occasional cooking for family when required
* Looking after pets from time to time and housesitting
* Occasional overnight childminding
* Experience of care and maintenance of fine art and antiques is preferable
Skills required of the Housekeeper:
* Must be child and pet friendly
* Clean driving licence
* Organisation
* Ability to use own initiative, and able to spot what needs doing
* Good communication skills and able to work within a team
* Time management
* Attention to detail
* Discretion and confidentiality at all times