A rural estate in North Yorkshire, consisting of an 11-bedroom private household that includes a pool, gym, and tennis courts, is looking for a Head Housekeeper to manage their home, whilst remaining hands-on. This home is the primary residence to two Principals and their two dogs.
Your main duties will be:
1. Managing the household as a whole
2. Hands-on housekeeping and laundry duties
3. Experience with high-end fabrics and designer items essential
4. Overseeing and working with the Housekeeper/Cook
5. Main point of contact for both Principals for all house-related matters
6. Basic flower arrangements
7. Notifying Maintenance Officer of all repairs
8. Managing/organising dinners and events – service experience desirable
9. Overseeing security/access of the property
10. Out-of-hours dog care required when Principals are not in residence - to be split on rota with other members of staff
11. Occasionally cover dog walking when the dog walker takes leave
12. Very occasional driving duties – airport/train station
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:30, 42.5 hours
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 DOE
Accommodation: Three-bedroom, large, semi-detached house with garage and large garden
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