Domestic Couple (Estate Manager/Groundsman & Housekeeper) Surrey Start Date: Flexible according to when ideal couple found Salary: £70k - £80k gpa dependent on experience A warm and welcoming family based in Surrey is seeking an experienced domestic couple who love children and animals to work alongside existing staff. This is a long-term, live-in position for a discreet, hardworking, and upbeat couple who enjoy working as part of a team. General Schedule • Monday to Friday, min 40 hours per week • Flexible to work occasional weekends with time off in lieu Responsibilities Estate manager/Groundsman - Responsible for day-to-day care, presentation and long-term management of 40 acre estate in Surrey. - Daily walking of dogs. Checking on Chickens, Alpacas and sheep including feeding, watering, enclosure checks and general welfare. - Maintain lawns, parkland, woodland, paddocks, driveway and formal landscaped areas to an exceptional standard. - Carry out mowing, strimming, edging, pruning, hedge cutting, leaf clearance, tree care and seasonal works. - Help maintain planting schemes, borders, shrubs and kitchen garden. - Oversee irrigation, drainage, fencing, gates and estate infrastructure. - Maintain pathways, courtyards, gravel drives and hard landscaping. Caring for fountains, ornaments and outdoor furniture. - Operate and maintain estate machinery and tools. - Supervise other grounds staff and contractors. Working with another more junior full time groundsman and a part time gardener. - Occasional driving duties or help with school run. - Responsible for security of the estate, particularly when principles away. Monitor CCTV, alarms and security systems. - Occasional indoor handyman duties. - Oversee tennis court and swimming pool maintenance. - Assist with car services etc. - Willingness to occasionally travel to London house to address any issues there. Housekeeping • High-standard housekeeping throughout the main residence • Laundry and ironing • Very occasional family cooking - a bonus, but not essential as Chef employed • Occasional babysitting Requirements • Strong team players essential with a flexible and positive attitude • Discretion and reliability are essential • Two drivers required Accommodation • 2 bed cottage provided as staff accommodation (bills covered) • Pets welcome but regret not suitable for dependents Salary negotiable according to experience £70k - £80k gpa Interviewing now to start when ideal couple found