Gloucestershire
Private family requires an experienced full-time housekeeper to join their team in Herefordshire.
The home is a rural working farm with a large house and several surrounding cottages and
outbuildings. The city of Hereford is a fifteen-minute drive away.
The principles are a young and discreet and live full time in Herefordshire, with occasional
midweek commuting to London for work and some travel abroad. They have family and friends
who visit on a regular basis.
Applicants will need to be child and dog friendly, but direct duties relating to childcare are not
required.
Salary: Dependent on experience
Days/Times:
Normal working hours are Monday to Friday, either 8am – 5pm or 9am – 6pm
Candidates will be required to work some midweek evenings, weekend days or weekends
throughout the year, and on these occasions their working hours or days off may differ.
Every other year there is a requirement to work over the Christmas bank holiday (either
Christmas Day or Boxing Day) and the Easter bank holiday
Requirements
UK driver’s license – Own car essential
Past housekeeping experience in Private Estate setting or luxury hospitality setting (at
least 2 years)
High standard of cleaning, laundry duties and house organisation
Good attention to detail and time keeping
Flexible and energetic
Team player
Responsibilities
Daily cleaning of house / auxiliary properties
Laundry, including washing and ironing
Household shopping (eg. food, maintenance supplies) as needed
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Errands (eg post office, dry cleaner, drop off at train station) as needed
House checks as needed
Serving at table if needed
Preparing guest rooms or auxiliary cottages for guests
Looking after two small dogs when the principles are away, if needed