Domestic Couple
A private household in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced and reliable live-in domestic couple to take full responsibility for the day to day running, care and maintenance of their home, its outhouses and surrounding gardens. This is a hands-on role suited to a practical, self-sufficient couple who take pride in maintaining a home to a high standard and working with discretion and initiative. The position would suit an energetic couple or two people eager to learn and enjoy countryside living.
This is the family’s countryside estate and serves as their second home. You will have your own separate dwelling,
Duties and Responsibilities
Household & Property Care
- Full housekeeping duties including cleaning, Laundry, ironing and household organisation
- Ongoing care and upkeep of the interior of the property
- Monitoring household systems and liaising with contractors when required
- Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs
- Receiving deliveries and overseeing property security
- Basic family cooking when required
- Both should hold a valid driving licence
Gardens & Grounds
- Maintenance of gardens and grounds, including general gardening tasks
- Ensuring outdoor areas are kept tidy and well-maintained year round
- Including Swimming pool
- Vegetable garden Maintenance
- Grass cutting
General
- Flexibility to adapt to the family’s routines and occasional changes to schedule
- Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues before they arise
Working Day & Hours
5 days with flexibility on when
Schedule to be decided when the family are residing
Requirements
- Strong housekeeping and practical maintenance skills
- Gardening experience essential
- Confident, caring and loyal
- Trustworthy, discreet and reliable
- Able to work independently and use initiative
- Physically fit and comfortable with hands on work
- Legal right to work in the UK
Benefits
Package depending on experience to include accommodation on the estate.
Accommodation
Three-bedroom cottage, includes kitchen, bathroom, dining room and sitting room and garden
Start
ASAP
Location
South Oxfordshire, within 15 minutes’ drive into Oxford.


