Salary: £40k - 55k per year
Reference: JOB-5198
Full-time Live-in Housekeeper | Private family estate in Somerset
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced, proactive and detail-oriented Housekeeper to take sole responsibility for the interior management of a prestigious private family estate in Somerset.
Highlights
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Start: ASAP
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Location: Somerset
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Working Hours: Approximately 45 hours per week, 5 days (with flexibility when the family are in residence)
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Salary: £40,000–£55,000 gross per annum, depending on experience
Overview
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Live-in Housekeeper to join a prestigious private family estate in Somerset.
This is a long-term, permanent position for a highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented professional who takes genuine pride in maintaining a beautiful home to impeccable standards. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the interior housekeeping, presentation and day-to-day organisation of the main residence and guest accommodation, working closely with the PA/House Manager and Groundsman to ensure the estate runs seamlessly.
The family are seeking someone who naturally anticipates needs, is discreet and trustworthy, and thrives in a high-end private household environment.
Extra Details of the Role
Duties include, but are not limited to:
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Full housekeeping of the six-bedroom main residence and guest cottages
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Detailed cleaning and presentation of bedrooms, bathrooms, living and entertaining spaces
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Preparing the property for family stays and visiting guests
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Laundry, ironing, linen and wardrobe management to an exceptional standard
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Caring for delicate fabrics, luxury clothing and arranging dry cleaning where required
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Maintaining fine art, antiques, silverware, china, crystal and specialist finishes
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Managing household supplies, inventories and stock levels
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Ordering groceries, toiletries, cleaning products and household essentials
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Managing deliveries, online shopping and household errands
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Organising pantries, cupboards and storage areas
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Preparing breakfast and assisting with simple family lunches and dinners
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Supporting entertaining with table setting, food preparation and guest service
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Welcoming guests and ensuring the home is beautifully presented before and after events
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Monitoring basic household technology, Wi-Fi, appliances and media systems
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Supporting the family with occasional errands and travel
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Assisting with the care of the family dogs
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Maintaining a discreet, unobtrusive presence when the family are in residence
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Approximately 3–4 weeks of annual travel to the family's European residence
Benefits
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Private one-bedroom cottage on the estate
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All accommodation bills included
Key Criteria
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Exceptional attention to detail and pride in maintaining immaculate standards
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Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently
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Comfortable around family dogs
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Full UK driving licence preferred
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No dependants or pets
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Non-smoker
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Excellent, checkable references demonstrating longevity and reliability
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