Role: Live-In Couple – Private Household & Estate Support
Location: Private residence in Wiltshire
Salary: Circa £70,000 combined (dependent on experience)
Schedule: 5 days per week (weekend flexibility required, with time off in lieu)
Accommodation: Private, newly renovated two-bedroom cottage
Start Date: As soon as possible
Overview & Opportunity
A private family is seeking an experienced and highly professional live-in couple to support the smooth running of a substantial country residence in Wiltshire.
The property comprises a beautifully maintained six-bedroom farmhouse set within established grounds, including a swimming pool. This is a long-term opportunity suited to a capable, discreet, and hands-on couple who take pride in delivering high standards across both household and estate management.
Working collaboratively, the successful couple will bring a proactive and detail-oriented approach, ensuring the home operates seamlessly while providing thoughtful support to the family’s lifestyle.
Role Responsibilities
This is a broad and hands-on role combining household management, family support, and estate upkeep. Duties will be shared according to each individual’s strengths and experience.
Responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the day-to-day running of the residence, ensuring the property is presented and maintained to an exceptional standard
- Full housekeeping, including meticulous cleaning, laundry, ironing, and household organisation
- Planning and preparing fresh, family-style meals, with a focus on quality and consistency
- Managing household provisioning, including shopping, stock control, and supplier coordination
- Supporting the family with day-to-day requirements, including errands and general assistance
- Providing attentive care for the family dogs, including walking, feeding, and overall well-being
- Undertaking driving duties as required
- Providing occasional support at the family’s London residence when needed
- Managing general maintenance tasks and overseeing the upkeep of the property and grounds
- Maintaining outdoor areas, including care of the garden and swimming pool
- Ensuring vehicles are maintained to a high standard, including cleaning and routine checks
Candidate Profile
The family is seeking a professional, discreet, and well-presented couple with a proven track record within private households.
- Extensive experience working as a live-in couple in a similar environment
- A polished, professional approach with strong service standards
- Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail
- A flexible, proactive, and solution-focused mindset
- Confidence in preparing high-quality, family-style meals
- Strong practical and maintenance capabilities
- Full driving licences (ideally both partners)
- Naturally discreet, trustworthy, and respectful of privacy
- Comfortable working in a family environment with children and pets
- Self-motivated, reliable, and able to anticipate needs
- Adaptable and willing to take ownership of a varied role
Package
- Competitive combined salary circa £70,000 (dependent on experience)
- Private, well-appointed two-bedroom cottage
- Long-term, stable position within a well-run private household
- Supportive and respectful working environment
- Opportunity to take pride in managing a high-quality private residence
