Live-in Domestic Couple – Head Housekeeper & Property Management
Salary up to £80,000 per annum | Monday to Friday | Separate Accommodation Provided
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced, professional and hands-on domestic couple to manage and oversee the smooth running of a private household.
The ideal couple will bring a wealth of experience working within high-end private residences, with one partner taking the lead on housekeeping and household management while the other will be responsible for the exterior - gardening, maintenance and security.
This is a hands-on position requiring a proactive approach, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain the highest standards throughout the home.
Key Responsibilities
- Housekeeping & Household Management
- Taking overall responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of the household.
- Acting as Head Housekeeper and overseeing the work of the cleaning team.
- Supervising, supporting and ensuring high standards are maintained by all housekeeping staff.
- Remaining hands-on with general housekeeping duties when required.
- Managing all laundry, including delicate fabrics and specialist garment care.
- Expert ironing and garment presentation.
- Wardrobe management, including organising, maintaining and caring for clothing, shoes and accessories.
- Maintaining an exceptional standard of presentation throughout the property.
- Demonstrating an excellent knowledge of luxury furnishings, fabrics and high-end finishes, ensuring all items are cared for appropriately.
Property & Maintenance Management
- Managing contractors and overseeing maintenance works.
- Organising and monitoring property maintenance.
- Managing service contracts, routine servicing and scheduled inspections.
- Ensuring the property, gardens and external areas are maintained to an excellent standard.
- Undertaking general gardening duties and assisting with the upkeep of the grounds.
- Overseeing household security and ensuring appropriate security procedures are followed.
The Ideal Couple
We are seeking an established domestic couple with previous experience in a similar senior private household position.
The successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Extensive experience working in high-end private households.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- A strong understanding of luxury fabrics, furnishings and high-end finishes.
- Exceptional laundry, ironing and wardrobe management skills.
- Practical property maintenance and gardening experience.
- Confidence managing contractors, suppliers and service providers.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.
- Discretion, reliability, flexibility and a strong work ethic.
- The ability to work independently while managing and coordinating others.
Essential Requirements
- A current, satisfactory DBS check.
- Excellent professional references.
- Previous experience within a high-end private household.
- A genuine commitment to maintaining exceptional standards.
An Excellent Opportunity
This is an ideal opportunity for a capable, experienced domestic couple seeking a long-term position within a private residence, offering a competitive combined salary, separate accommodation and a structured Monday-to-Friday working week.
If you are a professional couple who take pride in managing and maintaining beautiful homes to the highest standards, we would love to hear from you.
