Near Cheltenham, Cotswolds.
* Salary: £36,000 per annum
* Hours: Monday to Friday (with occasional weekend flexibility)
* Accommodation: Beautiful self‑contained accommodation provided
* Start Date: As soon as possible
Burford Recruitment are delighted to be assisting a private household in their search for a professional and friendly Private Housekeeper & Cook to care for a much‑loved country home. This is a warm, welcoming household where the principal resides most of the time, with close family visiting for several days each month. The role offers an appealing balance and maintaining a beautiful home to a high standard without the intensity of a fully occupied residence.
Key Responsibilities
* Housekeeping: Daily cleaning and laundry for a spacious 8‑bedroom country home.
* Cooking: Preparing and batch cooking healthy, home‑style meals for the principal.
* Cooking: 2–3 meals per day when family are in residence, occasionally for guests.
* Shopping & Household Supplies: Managing grocery shopping and ensuring the kitchen and household are well stocked.
* Light Gardening: Care for flower beds, weeding, and pruning (larger garden maintenance is handled by a gardener).
* Dog Care: Feeding, walking, and occasional vet visits for the family dogs.
* Driving & Errands: Running local errands, grocery shopping, and occasional driving to events, the train station, or Heathrow.
* General Household Maintenance: Carrying out small fixes (such as changing lightbulbs) and liaising with contractors when needed.
Candidate Requirements
* Discreet, trustworthy, and friendly
* Flexible with working hours and happy to adjust to the Principal's schedule
* A confident driver (essential)
* Experienced and comfortable with animals, particularly dogs
* Self‑motivated with excellent attention to detail
* A confident cook who enjoys preparing wholesome, varied meals
Accommodation
A lovely, self‑contained accommodation is provided on the estate, offering privacy and comfort.
Hours & Flexibility
Monday to Friday, with flexibility to occasionally work weekends when the family are visiting (a day off in lieu will be given).
This is a wonderful opportunity for a dedicated and capable individual seeking a long‑term role within a kind, respectful household. The position would suit someone who takes pride in creating a warm, well‑run home and enjoys both housekeeping and cooking in equal measure.
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