Marcilly Recruitment’s client is seeking a Domestic Couple with experience working for an UHNW family, ideally within a private estate setting. This is an exceptional position set in the stunning Devonshire countryside.
This role will suit a couple who have worked in the countryside on an estate and who have experience with basic gardening, housekeeping and administration. The employers are looking for a professional, flexible, down-to-earth couple who have a can-do attitude and can be relied upon to oversee the general running of the residence.
The Devon property is the main residence for the family, so a good working relationship with the principals is important. They are fair employers and very family orientated.
Duties will include:
* Housekeeping and laundry
* Gardening
* Day to day household maintenance and property management – high tech house. Keeping on top of any issues with daily inspections, and sourcing external professionals when necessary
* Day to day maintenance of the grounds
* Wardrobe management
* Flower arranging and keeping on top of finishing touches
* Responsible for household budgets and expenses, keeping strict records. Must have strong IT skills
* Driving
* Food and household shopping
* Stock management and keeping on top of household supplies
* Teamwork with the principal’s other staff e.g.: nannies, chefs, PAs etc
The successful domestic couple must have complete discretion and be aware of the boundaries working for a private family.
Excellent references must be provided before submitting the CV to the client.
There are many benefits to living in a rural setting in the Devonshire countryside. The couple must appreciate the lifestyle that comes with this location.
Start Date: To suit Couple and Principal (ideally asap)
Salary: Circa £50,000 - £70,000 Gross per annum for the couple
Accommodation: 2 bedroom cottage on the property
Utility bills and Council Tax are covered by the Principal
The clients preference is a live in couple covering HK, Gardening & Estate Management. They are however open to the following options:
* Live out HK
* Live out HK/Estate manager
* Live out Estate manager/gardener
* Live in Estate manager/gardener
If this role is something that interests you, then please do not hesitate to apply. Referrals also welcome and rewarded.
Marcilly recruitment is a boutique recruitment firm specialising in business administrative and operational support and private household recruitment in Europe and the Middle East.