Live in Couple Job in Hertfordshire
An experienced Couple required to look after a beautiful 25 acre estate on the Hertfordshire/Buckinghamshire border. It is a summer residence so only occupied by the principals for 3-4 months of the year.
The property consists of a Main house (12 bedroom, only 4-5 are occupied), staff cottage (2 bedrooms), an annex consisting of 2 flats and 2 external cottages.
The ideal Couple will be hardworking, respectful, have full discretion and respect for the privacy and confidentiality of the family. They should also have exceptional multi-tasking, leadership, organisational and communication skills.
Duties:
- Keeping the house clean and tidy
- Laundry and ironing
- Preparing daily 3 course meals when the principals are in residence
- Running errands and grocery shopping
- Driving duties and vehicle maintenance
- Garden maintenance duties
- Handle special requests and arrangements for events, guests, and family members
- Cover all property management and day to day running of the estate
- Manage multiple buildings maintenance and all to make sure that all systems are functioning correctly
- Create and refine monthly, quarterly and fiscal year budgets in coordination with the family office and accountant.
- Liaising and supervising contractors and tradespeople
- Manage the household/estate operations and project specific purchasing, insurance
- Overseeing maintenance, supervisory role.
Accommodation: 2 bedroom cottage on the estate. Pets will be considered.
Working days and hours:
- In residence: flexibility to work on Saturday's and some Sunday's when needed if family is around. Working hours are usually from 8am-7pm only when the family is around.
- Not in residence: Monday to Friday
Salary: £70,000 gross per annum
Start: ASAP
Consultant: Georgia Lester
Vacancy number: 116548