Domestic Couple

Description

Location: Near Banbury, Oxfordshire
Salary: £75,000+ per annum DOE (willing to go higher for the right couple)
Start Date: ASAP
Accommodation: Newly built, private cottage for the couple only (no children or dogs)
Hours: Full-time, flexible schedule across 5–6 days per week (days off will be during the week)

A HNW couple is looking for an experienced domestic couple to join their private household just outside Banbury. This full-time position offers accommodation in a newly renovated cottage and the chance to be part of a happy, well-run household.

The ideal couple will have proven experience in both household management and grounds maintenance. They will have a genuine love of animals and be comfortable caring for dogs, as well as supporting horse management alongside a residential groom. A proactive, professional approach to a wide range of household and estate tasks is essential.

This is the client’s main residence, so the couple must be able to manage their own time. This is an excellent opportunity for a couple seeking a rewarding, varied role in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Candidate A

Main focus: Estate, grounds, and animal care

Responsibilities:

Maintain, care for, and enhance estate grounds, gardens, and outdoor spaces (the family also employ a full-time gardener)
Operate and maintain estate machinery, including tractors, ride-on mowers, and garden equipment
Perform general property maintenance, carry out light repairs, and supervise external trades when necessary
Oversee the security and smooth running of the house and land during the family’s absence
Support horse care as needed, including feeding, grooming, mucking out, and turnout/bringing in (usually one day a week when the groom is off)

Candidate B

Main focus: Dog care and household support / housekeeping

Responsibilities:

Walk, exercise, and groom the dogs daily, using the enclosed dog exercise field
Assist the full-time housekeeper with vacuuming, dusting, polishing, wiping down surfaces, and cleaning bedrooms and bathrooms
Stock the fridge when the client is arriving home and assist with basic cooking (e.g., lasagne, simple meals when needed)
Handle parcel deliveries and liaise with contractors
Occasionally support family events (note: the family do hire a chef for large social gatherings)

Ad ID: 5417569118