Contact KATHERINE SHIELDS PRIVATE STAFF LTD
KATHERINE SHIELDS PRIVATE STAFF LTD
Domestic couple: Hands on House Manager/Maintenance & Cook/Housekeeper, Glos, 3 bed cottage £80k
Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
- Language
- English
- Job Level
- Experienced
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 14 days ago
- Salary
- £70k-£80k gross pa + 3 bed cottage costs covered
- Recruiter
- KATHERINE SHIELDS PRIVATE STAFF LTD
- Closes
- 22 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Recruiter
Description
Experienced House Manager Maintenance & Housekeeper Cook couple
Location: Nr Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos
Salary: £70k–£80k (depending on experience)
Accommodation: Beautiful 3-bedroom cottage (older dependents considered, pets welcome)
We are delighted to offer a fantastic long-term opportunity for a capable and committed domestic couple to join a much-loved private estate in the heart of rural Gloucestershire. This is a welcoming, multi-generational family home looking for a proactive and experienced pair to support the smooth running of the household.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Cook/Housekeeper:
Prepare daily meals for the family (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Batch cooking and freezer stocking
Cater for occasional dinner parties (10–12 guests)
Manage kitchen provisioning and pantry organisation
All general housekeeping, cleaning
General household support, errands, and a flexible, family-friendly approach
House Manager/Maintenance/Handyman:
Daily running and oversight of the property
Open/close house procedures and general upkeep
Monitor and coordinate maintenance of appliances, systems, alarms, doors/windows
Dealing hands on as much as possible with general maintenance issues (competent handyman/ex builder ideal!)
Oversee home security
Grounds and exterior maintenance where needed (working alongside external gardeners)
This is a hands-on, live-in role for a couple who enjoy the countryside, take pride in their work, and are happy to work closely with the family in a respectful and collaborative environment. You must be child-friendly and adaptable, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Working Hours:
5 days per week, including some weekends
Average 40 hours per week, with flexibility required
Salary negotiable according to skills offered from £70k-£80k gross pa. Interviewing now to start when ideal couple found.
Ad ID: 5416845080
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