Live In Couple (Estate Manager & Housekeeper) - Suffolk
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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Near Stowmarket |
| Area | Suffolk, England |
| Sector | Domestic Couple |
| Salary | £80K Per annum, depending on experience |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Job Ref | 15375R |
- Description
- Live In Couple. Estate Manager/Housekeeper required for a Georgian property set in the beautiful Suffolk countryside, south of Stowmarket. The Principals are a semi-retired couple in their 60’s. The small estate comprises an 8 bedroom Georgian ex-rectory with five detached cottages for guests, along with swimming pool, tennis court, pool house and equestrian facilities set in 50 acres of paddocks, lawns and formal gardens. There are gardeners also employed. The house is located on the edge of a small village in a rural setting. All the accommodation has recently been redecorated/refurbished. This is a full time residence for the principals and guests stay on average once a month (in normal times). The couple must work with the other staff members seamlessly and harmoniously which is of great importance to the principals so you must be team players. To provide 7 day cover you will be asked to work every other weekend in rota with other staff members.
Housekeeper: Duties will include laundry and ironing, cleaning and upkeep of the main house and the 5 cottages, changing bedding, shoe cleaning and taking deliveries and messages. You will be required to occasionally assist the principal with meal planning and preparation. Also shopping (mainly online). You will be required to work with the gardener to arrange freshly cut flowers to be displayed throughout the property. You must be happy to work alongside an existing housekeeper. You must be a non-smoker with a current DBS.
Estate Manager Duties: For this role you will need to have previous experience working for a private estate, both in a managerial and hands on capacity with a solid knowledge of general house and estate maintenance. Ideally a candidate who has been hands on earlier in their career. You will be responsible for staff supervision and be happy to join an existing team. You must be willing also to be hands on when other members of staff are not on duty and to drive the principals if required. You will be responsible for the household accounts, overseeing and leasing with contractors, overseeing security of the estate and act as first responder to alarms when you are on duty. You will monitor general estate supplies and re-order when required. You must have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar position, excellent spoken and written English, non-smoker and a clean driving licence. A current DBS is also required.
Days/Hours of Work: 5 days a week on a rota with the existing staff members to cover two weekends a month.
Salary: Up to £80K gross per annum, depending on previous experience
Accommodation: Separate private 2 bed furnished accommodation. Sorry, no dependants or pets.
Start Date: ASAP