Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week. Flexibility required
Salary: Competitive, plus accommodation and benefits.
We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and trustworthy Housekeeper to join our principal household.
You will work on your own and will be responsible for managing and maintaining the household (9 bedrooms), assisting with general housekeeping duties, providing support and occasional babysitting for the children and dog, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
The Estate has been in the same family for over 250 years and covers 3,500 acres of Berkshire countryside. Over the years the estate has diversified to become, amongst other things, one of the leading exclusive use venues in the country, delivering weddings, events, retreats and festivals. As well as this we have numerous top-class fishing lakes and our Farm is now organic, a key piece in the development of the estate. We also have numerous commercial and residential properties as well as a beautiful Marina.
For the right person, this is a rewarding and varied job in a beautiful rural location in Berkshire with a friendly and busy family. You must be able to legally work in the UK and have a full clean driving licence. You must be energetic, hardworking, trustworthy, loyal, have high standards and like children and dogs. You must be willing to be CRB checked. This is a live in position in a beautiful and very spacious one bedroom cottage adjacent to the main house. Please note the role will include on average one weekend of babysitting with the children & dog per month plus occasional weekly overnight babysitting.
Housekeeper - Reporting to Principal
Housekeeping Duties include
Mother's Help (Employer has a 7 year old and 10 year old) experience with children essential.
Occasional child minding, overnight baby-sitting of children of employer
All aspects of housekeeping including laundry, cleaning, dusting, etc
Family ironing
Empty hoover bags regularly
Collect post from mailbox at gate and distribute
Put refuse bins out and return
Feed, clean up after and walk our dog
Occasional dog sitting while employer is away
Occasional foreign travel
Notify any damages, deficits, and disturbances
Health and safety care within the home
Diary management for appointments, servicing and deliveries
General
To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management.
Required
A full, clean driving licence is required as driving will be needed.
The ability to be flexible and to work proactively
An ability to remain calm under pressure
If you meet the requirements and believe you would be an excellent fit for this position, Please apply with CV and references to Box No.