Live In Couples Job (full-time or part-time considered) - Nr Grantham, Lincolnshire - March 2025 start - separate 2 bed accommodation - £70,000+ GPA (pro-rata for part-time)
Our client is looking for a housekeeping couple for their country estate near Grantham, Lincolnshire. The house is over 4 floors with 9 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms and the property is home to a couple who have regular visiting children in their twenties and a small dog.
The Lady of the house is very hands on and would hope that the couple will be able to fit in seamlessly to help her, when needed, to keep the house running smoothly and looking at its best at all times. This role could be full-time or part-time with a minimum of a 30 hours working week, depending on the couple.
Duties will include:
General housekeeping duties - They are looking for a housekeeper with an eye for detail, who has a positive attitude, someone who is easy to work with and approachable
Hands on cleaning working alongside another part-time cleaner
Laundry and ironing
Cooking – helping in the kitchen more when the family have guests and also helping prepare and freeze home grown seasonal produce, possibly making jams and preserves and batch cooking which is a huge help for freezing ahead of forthcoming events
Family do host shoots so help at those times will be required both with house preparation, assisting at shoot lunches and dinners, clearing up after events leaving the house in readiness for the next day and with guests if needed
Plan a deep clean routine schedule in rotation to be carried out when the house is quiet, or when the family are away
Part of the duties will be to clean the Estate office each day
Help when needed with a small friendly dog if asked
Keeping family informed at all times of any issues that arise that may impact the house presentation
General property maintenance and helping with other team members on the estate.
Driving and looking after the household vehicles, airport runs, guest collection, running errands, vehicle cleaning and being aware of maintenance issues and general upkeep.
General house maintenance under direction.
Help in the village with the village green, mowing, hedge cutting if needed and other duties as required.
Working alongside a gardener and other staff externally as required (grounds of 5 acres) throughout the year
Pool maintenance
Overseeing trades and contractors
Household security
Keeping family informed at all times of any issues that arise that may impact the house presentation
Essential Criteria
A couple that can show longevity in previous positions on their CV’s.
Both need to be drivers with excellent references and Enhanced DBS checks
Ideally, they are looking for a couple that will support them by working together as a team to ensure the smooth running of the house and estate.
The couple will also look after the property when the family are away making sure everything is ready for their return.
A couple who are friendly and approachable, honest and trustworthy. A couple who are happy to accept change and have a love for the countryside. A couple with a positive can-do attitude, verifiable references with a right to work in the UK.
Finally, a couple who are looking to settle into a long-term position while living within a beautiful country estate.
Salary and Benefits
Salary £70,000+gpa (pro-rata for part-time) depending on experience.
A pension will be provided
Unfurnished 2 bedroom flat accommodation will be provided free of charge, within the village – council tax will be included but not bills - will be newly refurbished
A couple with no dependents preferred
Pets considered
Start March 2025