Domestic Couple Role

Eden Private Staff

  • Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
  • £75,000-80,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 day ago
Fantastic position working for a couple based in Buckinghamshire. 2-bedroom cottage provided.Job Summary:We are searching for a domestic couple to work at a beautiful 8-bedroom home situated on 9 acres of land in Beaconsfield supporting two principal's. This is their permanent residence which they share with their toy poodle. They regularly enjoy hosting their grown-up children and friends. Also, the property houses the principal's beloved 10-car collection which includes a mix of classic and super cars.The core hours for this role would be Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. However, flexibility would be required to work outside of these hours or on weekends if the principals are entertaining, with time given back in lieu. You would be joining a team that consists of a live-in cook and gardener who visits once/twice a week.Job specification:Housekeeper:
  • Every day and deep cleaning duties
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Wardrobe management and packing suitcases
  • Grocery shopping and stock management
  • Dog care to include walking, vet and groomer trips, and dog sitting when the principles are away
  • Silver polishing and looking after other valuable items
  • Managing household security when the house is vacant
  • Occasionally assist the cook
  • Be on hand to help with entertaining
Maintenance Personal/Driver:
  • Oversee the property security
  • Carry out internal and external maintenance, such as changing light bulbs, managing tech systems, fixing fences, swimming pool maintenance etc
  • Arrange contractors for more specialist tasks
  • Garden maintenance includes weeding, setting up garden furniture, and mowing using a tractor. As mentioned, there is a part time gardener who looks after the formal areas
  • Look after the car collection when it comes to cleaning, booking in for MOTs and taking to services
  • Assist inside when entertaining if needed
  • Occasionally driving children (nieces/nephews/grandchildren when they visit)
Candidate specification:
  • The ideal candidates will be an experienced couple with ideally 10 years working in the industry
  • You need to enjoy working as part of a team and be able to work harmoniously with the other staff employed
  • You need to be confident to take the initiative and manage your own workday
  • A flexible attitude to working occasional evenings or weekends is essential, most of the entertaining happens in the spring and summer. As mentioned, you will get the time back in lieu the following week.
  • Having a passion for cars would be a great advantage in this role
Accommodation:You will be provided with a 2-bedroom cottage with the position. Unfortunately pets and children cannot be accommodated.Enhanced DBS check required at offer stageHow to apply:Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to Please ensure you include the reference number for the position you are applying for (found at the top of the advert). For candidates who are not currently registered with Eden Private Staff, please include an up-to-date CV when applying. Applicants for this position should have excellent checkable references and a valid DBS. Please note we only register candidates with a minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role. If applying for a UK based role, please ensure you have the correct right to work documentation as we are unable to support with visa applications or sponsorships.

Eden Private Staff