Housekeeper/Cook at a beautiful country house in north Essex.  The position is long-term with a salary of £33,000 p.a. and a two bedroomed house on the estate, rent free but paying usual tenant’s housing costs.  A five-day week with four weeks annual holiday and days in lieu of public holidays.  You must have a friendly and calm disposition with good initiative.  You will need references, be able to drive and have no dependent children.  Your duties will include cooking to a high standard for the family of two with a little entertaining. You will be responsible for running the house including managing and assisting cleaning staff and the care of animals.  Please apply giving your personal details, employment history, copy references and a contact telephone number.