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 Housekeeper/House Manager to run their home. 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. Running errands
7. Basic flower arrangements
8. Notifying Maintenance Officer of all repairs
9. Managing/organising dinners and events – service experience desirable
10. Overseeing security/access of the property
11. Out-of-hours dog care required when Principals not in residence - to be split on rota with other members of staff
12. Occasionally cover dog walking when Dog Walker takes leave
13. Very occasional driving duties – airport/train station
Hours : Full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:30, 42.5 hours
Salary : £40k-£45k DOE
Accommodation : Three-bedroom, large, semi-detached house with garage and large garden