A lovely family are looking for top notch live in housekeeper to join a large estate in Hampshire (about 10 mins from Basingstoke). The Principal is moving his family to Hampshire to be closer to the grandchildren, the property has recently been renovated to a very high standard. 

The property is a  7 bedroom main house with an adjoining annex, and a residential stable block with 17 Acres of grounds, which include landscaped gardens, a tennis court, a barn media room as well as garages. There is also an live in House Manager (who we placed) a live in chef and live out housekeeper. You must be a team player.

You will have at least 5 years’ experienced working as a private household and be happy to work weekends with days given off in lieu.

Your duties will include but not be limited to:

• To have a very high standard of cleaning

• Clean and maintain the interior
• Experience with dealing with laundry, delicate fabrics, hand washing as would be doing all household laundry (assistance provided if required)
• Ensure the linen, curtains, blinds and fabrics are kept clean and laundered

• Assist in the kitchen with prepping when needed

Ideally they are looking for someone who has enthusiasm and commitment to get the job done well with high attention to detail. You will have the ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously as part of a team and always be one step ahead, pre-empting the family’s requirements. You will be outgoing and confident, whilst also being discreet and professional at all times. Ideally you will have experience working with eldery people, but this is not a necessity. A kind and caring disposition.

This is a long-term position to a respectful, successful and low-key Family, with strong family values.

You must be able to drive.

Hours: To work a five-day week (with some weekend work) – days in lieu given for weekend work. Flexibility is key.

Accommodation:  Brand new 1 bedroom en-suite within a 2 bedroom apartment above the grandparents annex (which is attached to the main house). Shared opening plan living room and kitchen for the two employees. (live in housekeeper + live in chef)

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 (depending on experience)

Please note due to the volume of application we cannot guarantee a response to everyone

Junior Estate Couple for busy role in Oxfordshire.

UHNW client with a large property in Oxfordshire are looking for a junior/secondary couple to help run the property in Oxford, as well as travel with the family when they visit their other main homes in the UK and Europe (France and Switzerland). You will work alongside other staff on the Estate including a Senior Estate Couple (who we placed).

You will be required to travel with the family when visiting their homes outside the main estate. This means going ahead to their chalet in France or Switzerland, ensuring the property is ready for the family’s arrival. Cooking and cleaning the properties whilst the family are in residence. A ski pass will be provided for the couple whilst accompanying the family during the ski season. You must be happy and capable to deal with cooking for larger groups and last minute additions of friends, all quite casually eg. BBQs/ dinner parties at in their Cornwall property etc.

The hours are variable, often including weekend work and evenings. The day normally starts at 8am with getting the papers, letting out the dogs and checking the other animals, but the finish time is very variable (and can be late).  At busy times, the weekly hours may exceed 48 and we understand you are happy to work hours as required. However, as discussed, you will be working with another senior couple and various other staff employed on the estate, and so it will be up to you to agree with them how the work-load is shared around fairly, so as to give everyone sufficient time-off, but ensure that we receive 7-day per week cover.

When the family are away, we do not expect the couple to be in the properties rigid hours 8-5 every day, so long as you deal with all necessary maintenance and are available to supervise any contractors, deal with deliveries and sort out other issues as they come up. This sort of role requires considerable flexibility, sometimes with extra work or jobs at very short notice.

As part of the package, a cottage will be provided on the estate + bills covered.

This would suit a couple who have a seasonal chalet or yachting background or 12-18 months in a land based role. An interest in skiing/surfing or power boating is a plus. One part of the couple MUST be able to cook as you will be acting as chef when the family are on holiday and possibly during shoot season.

Salary is £40,000 - £44,000 gross per year

HNW family with a weekend home in Berkshire require a Estate Management couple. 

Large property. 

All housekeeping & laundry duties to a very high standard.

Formal butler service required when family are in residence, with general maintenance and upkeep of the household when not.  

Experience of working in a household holding shoot parties during shoot season is preferred.

You need to be expriened, professional and quick working, ensuring a high standard of work is delivered. 

Driver (both) essential.

5 days on (2 off in the week.)

Salary flexible / will depend on experience