New opportunity for an experienced "hands on" Housekeeper & Estate Manager couple to look after a beautiful family home near Sherborne, Dorset. This is a busy household with 3 school aged children and a dog. Principals are looking for a long term couple who are self motivated, enjoy working as part of a team and work to high standards. Housekeeper: • General housekeeping, cleaning • Some family cooking (Duties split with another full-time housekeeper) Estate Manager: • Overseeing the estate and working with the gardener • Basic knowledge of woodland management preferred • Technical skills, including plant room experience a bonus • Managing household expenses and being computer literate • Looking after a small fleet of cars and swimming pool maintenance 2 drivers are essential, car provided • Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM (with 1hr lunch & tea breaks) • Occasional weekend work with time off in lieu • Three-bedroom staff cottage garden garage provided with bills covered (pets welcome, regret not suitable for younger dependents) • Salary: Negotiable £70k-£80k gross per annum (dependent on experience) Interviewing now to start around Easter ideally (but of course flexible re notice etc for the ideal couple)