Job Description
Hands on Maintenance/Estate Manager & Housekeeper/Cook couple sought for Berkshire (RG7)
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 gross per annum (combined depending on experience)
Working Hours: 5 days per week, 08:00 – 17:00 (including some weekends)
Accommodation: 4-bedroom cottage with private garden & garage, bills included
Overview
An experienced domestic couple is sought to support a relaxed household at a beautiful 6-bedroom Georgian home set within a 150+ acre estate in Berkshire. This is a long-term, live-in role working alongside an established estate team. The position combines housekeeping, family cooking and estate/grounds support.
Key Responsibilities
Housekeeper
* Daily housekeeping and occasional deep cleaning
* Care of high-value art and antiques
* Family laundry
* Preparing simple, healthy family meals using produce from the kitchen garden and orchard
* Optional support in the gardens if desired
Estate / Grounds Assistant
* Assisting with general grounds and garden maintenance across the estate
* Supporting the Farm Manager and Head Gardener
* Assisting the Estate Manager with general maintenance coordination
* Occasional tasks such as log preparation, car and window cleaning, and upkeep of facilities including the gym and indoor pool
Candidate Requirements
* Previous experience working together as a domestic couple in a private household
* One partner with strong housekeeping and family cooking experience
* One partner experienced in grounds, gardening or general estate maintenance
* Confident drivers (both)
* English speaking, reliable and trustworthy
* Comfortable working in an informal household environment
* Dog friendly
* Non-smokers with excellent references
Accommodation
A modern, independent 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage on the estate with private access, garden and garage. All household bills included (excluding food). Pets and dependants considered
Interviewing now to start June latest
Requirements
Housekeeper Gardener