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Live out Housekeeper Job

  • Sector: Housekeeping
  • Function: Live-Out Housekeeper
  • Contact: Vicky Smith
  • Contact Phone: +442072339950
  • Start Date: As soon as the right person is found
  • Location: Somerset
  • Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 GPA
  • Job Ref: 117772
  • Contact Email: vickys@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Live out Housekeeper Job in Bruton, Somerset

We have an exciting opportunity with a returning client of Greycoats. They are seeking a dedicated housekeeper to care for their beautiful 7-bedroom farmhouse in Somerset, situated on 300 acres of land. The family maintains informal yet high standards.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role, possess a positive and proactive attitude, and enjoy working with others. The family consists of four children, ranging in age from a baby to 8 years old. They also have two dogs, a cat, a pig, and horses, so being animal-friendly is essential. Experience with horses is a plus, but not a requirement.

On-site, you will work alongside a full-time groundskeeper and an estate manager, to whom you will report, as well as a full-time nanny. This role is dynamic and varied, with no two days being the same. The entire team collaborates and supports one another, making it a great environment to work in and for teamwork.

 

Duties to include:

  • Housekeeping to a high standard
  • Organisation of the home
  • Laundry, ironing and fabric care to include dry cleaning
  • Preparing the guest cottage for guests
  • Provisioning for the household
  • Running errands and shopping
  • Driving duties Shared with the Nanny and Mum
  • Animal care shared with the other staff
  • Liaising with contractors 
  • Very Occasional house sitting/ Animal sitting when the principals are away and the employees who live on-site are not available. 

 

The ideal person would be friendly, relaxed with an unflappable nature. Have good timekeeping skills and organisation skills. You will need to be a driver with a clean license. A communal car is provided for staff. 

Start date: As soon as the right person is found.

Working week: Ideally two weeks Monday - Saturday with Sunday Monday off then two weeks Monday - Friday with Saturday and Sunday off. The client will also consider this as a Monday - Friday role although the salary would be offered at the lower end. 

Hours: 40 hours a week, 9-5 with flexibility to help out during busy periods, time off will be given in lieu or overtime.

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 GPA based on experince, In addition the family typically pay a Christmas bonus every year to their staff. 

Job reference number: 117772

Responsible consultant:  Vicky Smith