Domestic couple: Estate Manager & Mothers Help/PA, 2 bed cottage £70k gross pa

Description

Domestic Couple – Gardener/Maintenance & Nanny/PA/basic cook (no cleaning)

Nr Henley on Thames

Start Date: September/October 2025 (flexible)

Salary negotiable around £65k/£70k gross pa depending on experience

2-bedroom cottage on the estate (all expenses covered)

An informal and welcoming family is seeking an enthusiastic, cheerful, "can do" flexible couple to join their household on a long-term basis. The roles will suit a practical, energetic, and hands-on couple who would enjoy working in a busy family home with three school-aged children. Team players important as full time Housekeeper employed and part time maintenance/gardener also to assist.

Role 1: Gardener/Maintenance

• General care and upkeep of formal and informal gardens

• Lawn care, pruning, planting, and seasonal work

• General maintenance and basic DIY across the property and outbuildings

• Occasional driving (e.g. airport runs, errands)

• Pet care for the 2 family dogs

Role 2: Nanny / Mother’s Help / PA (“Girl Friday”)

• Supporting the mother in day-to-day routines and scheduling

• School runs, after-school activities, and play supervision

• Occasional proxy parenting when parents are away

• General PA duties (errands, diary management, appointments, etc.)

Grocery shopping

• Cooking for the children and family on occasion (no formal dinner parties)

Key Details:

• No cleaning required – a full-time housekeeper is employed

• Working Monday to Friday with very occasional weekend work if family are hosting events (approx. 4 weekends per year)

• Dog lovers essential – pet care is part of the role

• Preferable if both drive (essential Nanny drives)

• Accommodation provided is a private 2 bedroom cottage with its own garden, utilities and costs covered

Start date flexible for the right couple – ideally September/October

Ad ID: 5416650526