A live-in Housekeeper with cooking experience is required for a stunning property near Chipping Norton. The principals are a young couple and will divide their time between the Cotswolds and their other residences.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and experienced candidate who enjoys taking ownership and management of the smooth running of a household and becoming a valued part of the principals’ lives. The role will suit someone who enjoys cooking and the couple enjoy entertaining on occasions and like to eat simple, healthy prepared meals when they are in residence.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall housekeeping and management of the property, whilst also ensuring the principals and their guests are well looked after when in residence. The role requires someone flexible, organised and capable of caring for the household and their 2 labrador dogs.
Key Responsibilities:
· Ensure the house is prepared for the principals’, their family and guests’ arrival at all times
Carry out all housekeeping duties to ensure cleanliness and general housekeeping are maintained to a very high standard throughout the home to include dusting, vacuuming, mopping as well as deep cleaning.
· Responsible for the high standards required for laundry, clothes care and ironing
· Care of the principals’ clothing, wardrobe management and fine fabrics
· Keep the house well-stocked with necessary supplies including food pantry, animal food, wine cellar, household and cleaning products, whilst discussing significant purchases with the principals
· Ensure proper supplies of oil, firewood, flowers and other household provisions are maintained for the family’s arrival and the smooth running of the property
· Running errands, grocery and household shopping
· Confidently house sit whilst the principals travel, ensuring the property remains secure, well managed and fully operational in their absence
· Cook simple suppers for the principals when they are resident and assist with preparing and serving when they are entertaining
· Care for 2 dogs including feeding, regular walks/outings, grooming appointments, vet visits and administering routine medication/wormers
· Confidently care for the pets whilst the principals travel, ensuring their routines and wellbeing are consistently maintained.
· Be security aware, ensuring that the property and grounds are always cared for and secure
This is not the principals only residence, therefore flexibility and the ability to work independently are essential. The successful candidate will need to be invested in the family, enjoy creating a welcoming and relaxed environment for both the principals and their visiting family and friends.
General Requirements:
· Be adaptable, proactive, friendly, and take pride in your work.
· Possess a discreet, confidential and professional manner with a good sense of humour at all times.
· Maintain professional boundaries, knowing when to step back and be discreet.
· Be security aware ensuring that the property and grounds are always cared for and secure.
· Keep excellent organisational and time management skills.
· Good initiative, attention to detail, a natural flair and a passion for a job being well done are all critical.
· Anticipate the principals’ needs with a warm and friendly manner, assisting with all requirements and resolving issues proactively.
· Be confident managing the household independently and taking full responsibility when the principals are away.
Work Schedule:
· In general, you will work 40 hours per week, from 9am to 5pm, to include weekends (number of weekends to be agreed) with 2 consecutive days off in any given week.
· The role will involve house and pet sitting responsibilities when the principals are away and so a love of animals is key.
Accommodation:
A private self-contained accommodation is provided with all bills included (water, council tax, electricity, WiFi and TV licence).
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
