Live in Couple Job

Greycoat Lumleys

  • Gloucestershire
  • £70,000-80,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Live in Couple Job in GloucestershireA weekend residence for a busy family is looking for an experienced Couple to manage their home in Gloucestershire and ensure it is ready for the family's arrival at the weekends. The couple have three children aged 14, 18 and 22 years old with only the 14 year old living at home, the older two are at university. The family have a friendly dog who lives at the property so you should be dog lovers and care for him as your own.If the family are not in residence in the countryside at a weekend, you may be asked to work in the London house on occasion - where you will be provided with a staff flat.The family don't use the property much during the summer holidays as they travel abroad, so there is downtime when they are away. You will need to be more flexible with days and hours during half term holidays as they will be in residence more (time off will be given in lieu).Duties to include but not limited to:
  • Cleaning to a high standard
  • Washing and ironing
  • Packing and unpacking
  • Running errands and Shopping
  • Cooking for family and guests - happy to cater for up to 15 people to an informal dinner party standard
  • Manage and liaise with contractors
  • Garden maintenance - mowing lawns, cutting hedges.
  • Swimming Pool and tennis court maintenance
  • Handyman duties - maintaining household systems and outdoor swimming pool
  • Driving duties and vehicle maintenance
  • Dog care when the family are away over the summer (approx. 6 weeks)
  • House and dog sitting when the family travel
The ideal couple for this role will be warm, friendly, proactive and dynamic.House: newly renovated 6-bedroom houseDrivers: Ideally both to drive - essential that one drives. A car is provided for work purposes.Accommodation: 2 bedroom furnished cottage on the estate with utility bills included. Pets will be considered for the right couple.Start Date: Flexible for the right CoupleWorking days and hours: Wednesday - Sunday (days off Monday & Tuesday) will need to be flexible with days when family are in residence.Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 GPA combinedResponsible Consultant: Georgia LesterJob ID: 157612

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