Housekeeper/Cook & Maintenance Gardener/Security couple, Oxfordshire, 2 bed flat, £75k+

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK family is seeking a Housekeeper/Cook and Maintenance Gardener/Security couple for their part-time residence near Oxford. The role involves housekeeping, gardening, and basic maintenance, with a salary around £75k gross per annum. Accommodation is provided, and the family is friendly and fair.

Benefits

Private self-contained flat

Use of a car for work

All bills covered

Pets and children welcome

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping and cooking.
• Gardening skills, including maintenance and tractor mowing.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and housekeeping duties for a family residence.
• General garden maintenance and basic property upkeep.
• Management of contractors as needed.

Skills

Housekeeping

Gardening

Job description

Job Description

Housekeeper/Cook and Maintenance Gardener/Security couple sought to look after principals' part-time residence in a beautiful village just outside Oxford.

Lovely, calm & quiet family weekend house used only 20-25 weekends a year. No formal entertaining but would suit a Housekeeper who enjoys cooking and has a love of food. Duties include all cleaning and housekeeping, general garden maintenance (tractor mowing, etc.), basic maintenance, and management of contractors.

This UK family is fair and friendly, with grown-up children who enjoy the country on occasional weekends. The previous couple was employed for 12 years.

The role is 5 days per week, working weekends when the principal is in residence, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. From a security standpoint, it is preferable that the majority of nights are spent on the estate. Occasional time off away from the estate can be arranged as needed.

Private self-contained two-bedroom flat with private entrance & use of a car for work is provided as staff accommodation (all bills covered). Pets & children are welcome.

Proximity to local schools and town is good. Car for work is included.

Salary is negotiable according to experience & skills, around £75k+ gross per annum.

Requirements

• Housekeeper
• Gardener