Driver/Assistant for Gentleman in Burford – Oxfordshire (Live-in/out)
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 gross per year (depending on experience and whether accommodation is required).
Accommodation: A small cottage near Burford can be provided for the right candidate.
Contract: Full-time, 40 hours per week (flexibility required).
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a professional and personable Driver/Assistant to support a gentleman who resides in Antigua but spends approximately six months of the year at his home in Burford, Oxfordshire. This is a varied role that requires flexibility, discretion, and a proactive approach.
Responsibilities:
• Driving the client to appointments, meetings, and social engagements (car provided)
• Running errands and collecting shopping
• Assisting with general tasks to ensure the smooth running of the household
• Managing ad hoc duties while the client is in Antigua, such as errands and household oversight
• Being available for additional hours when the client is in residence and having a reduced workload when he is away
• Being a keyholder and overseeing the security of the property
• Accepting deliveries and managing post
• Preparing the property for the client's visits, ensuring everything is in order before his arrival.
Requirements:
• A professional, well-presented, and personable individual
• Previous experience in a similar role, such as a private driver, PA, or household assistant
• A clean and valid UK driving licence
• Strong organisational skills and a "can-do" attitude
• Discreet, trustworthy, and able to work independently
• Happy to work flexible hours when required (advance notice of the client's visits will always be given).
This is a wonderful role for the right candidate. The client is a delightful gentleman, making this an enjoyable and rewarding position. If you are looking for a varied role that offers flexibility, and you thrive in a private household setting, we would love to hear from you.
We will be interviewing for this position at the end of April 2025.
(AGY.)