Estate Management Couple in Devon Position Type: Full-Time, Thursday to Monday. Accommodation: 2-bed traditional cottage Salary : £75,000 - £80,000 joint DOE This down to earth family is seeking a proactive and experienced Estate Management Couple to oversee the day-to-day running of their large, family estate in beautiful Devon. The estate consists of the main house, 2 cottages and surrounding grounds. The role will involve managing the household, supporting the family's needs, and maintaining the estate to a high standard with the support of the other household and grounds staff. Responsibilities: Household Management: Full housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, and turning over the house on Mondays after the family's weekend stay. Prepare simple, fresh meals for the family (primarily Thursday to Monday), with occasional Sunday roasts on weekends. Manage household errands, including shopping for groceries and other necessities. Oversee the upkeep and presentation of the estate, ensuring everything is well-maintained. Estate and Grounds Management: Assist with the gardener when required to manage the estate's grounds and gardens. Supervise and manage any contractors working on the estate, ensuring all work is carried out efficiently and to a high quality. Ensure the estate's additional two cottages are well-maintained and comfortable. Pet Care: Care for two dogs on the estate, including walking and ensuring their well-being. Family Support: Assist with the families needs, including occasional transportation (driver). Provide support to the family assistant when needed, including helping manage contractors and other external services. Provide assistance with various family tasks as required, including administrative duties. Team Leadership: Lead a small team consisting of a full-time gardener, part-time cleaner, and family assistant, ensuring effective communication and coordination. Organise and oversee household and estate activities, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard. Additional Responsibilities: Ensure a mindful, caring, and respectful atmosphere for the clients. Be a hands-on and proactive presence, ensuring the household and estate run smoothly at all times. Skills and Experience: Previous experience as an Estate Management Couple in a large country home. Strong housekeeping and laundry skills, with an attention to detail. A good cook, with experience in preparing simple, nutritious meals for families. Comfortable working with animals and managing pet care. Strong organisational and managerial skills, with experience leading and coordinating a small team. Proactive and able to take initiative without needing constant supervision. Caring, respectful, and considerate nature. Additional Information: The role is a Thursday to Monday position, allowing for Tuesday and Wednesday as days off. A 2-bedroom cottage is provided for the couple's accommodation, just across the road from the estate. The existing couple has been in this position for one year, having now retired. Please note that we cannot guarantee a response to every application