Live-in Domestic Couple

Exclusive Household Staff; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful 2-bedroom cottage provided

Live-in arrangement

Supportive family atmosphere

Job summary

A delightful family in Surrey is seeking a warm-hearted, discreet live-in Domestic Couple to join their private household. The role offers a beautiful separate 2-bedroom cottage and a long-term position with a welcoming team.

Typical duties include daily housekeeping, laundry, cooking, pet and estate care, grounds maintenance, and coordination with contractors. Flexibility for weekends is noted, with a supportive, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a private household.
• Calm, discreet and able to understand household boundaries.
• Pet-friendly and comfortable with animals on a farm.

Responsibilities

• Daily housekeeping, cleaning and presentation of the home.
• Laundry, ironing, wardrobe and linen care.
• Care of fine furnishings and antiques.
• Preparing breakfasts, lunches and suppers; menu planning and batch cooking.
• Assisting with entertaining and hosting guests.
• Caring for household pets and farm animals; dog walking and paddock upkeep.
• Estate maintenance, repairs, fencing and handyman tasks.
• Liaising with contractors and ensuring high-quality works.
• Caring for the estate during family absences and acting as key holder.

Skills

Discretion

Private household experience

Calm under pressure

Muck-in attitude

Teamwork

Reliability

Confidentiality

Pet-friendly

Tools

Use of a car for work

Full driving licence

Job description

Location:Guildford, Surrey
Contract: Permanent, Live-In
Start Date: July 2026
Salary: DOE
Accommodation: Beautiful separate 2-bedroom cottage (no pets or dependants)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week (flexibility for occasional weekends)

Overview

A delightful family of five based in Surrey are seeking a warm-hearted, discreet, and professional live-in Domestic Couple to join their small, friendly team of household staff. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced couple who thrive in a busy family environment, enjoy varied responsibilities, and take pride in delivering exceptional standards of care within a private household.

The family are kind, respectful, and value those who show initiative, loyalty, and a positive attitude. The successful Couple will feel welcomed into a supportive environment, working within a beautifully maintained property and grounds.

• Daily housekeeping, cleaning and presentation of the home
• Laundry, ironing, wardrobe and linen care
• Care of fine furnishings, antiques and household contents
• Preparing family breakfasts, lunches and suppers
• Menu planning, shopping, food storage and kitchen organisation
• Batch cooking and meal preparation for family use
• Preparing the house for guests, entertaining and special occasions
• Assisting with the day-to-day care of household pets
• Supporting the smooth running of the household
• Daily care and welfare of horses, alpacas, chickens, peacocks, sheep, dogs and other animals
• Dog walking and maintenance of paddocks, stables, shelters and animal facilities
• Routine estate maintenance, repairs, fencing and handyman tasks
• Vehicle, trailer and equipment care, servicing coordination and workshop organisation
• Estate presentation including paths, terraces, driveways, woodland walks and outdoor entertaining areas
• Grounds maintenance, mowing, weed control and seasonal clearance works
• Monitoring buildings, infrastructure and estate security
• Assisting and liaising with contractors, ensuring works are completed to a high standard
• Caring for the estate during family absences and acting as key holders

Requirements (Both Candidates)

• Experience in a similar role within a private household
• Calm, discreet, and able to understand household boundaries
• Pet-friendly (the family have 2 dogs, 2 cats, and farm animals including alpacas)
• Clean DBS
• Strong work ethic, "muck-in" attitude, and ability to work as part of a team
• High standards of professionalism, reliability, and confidentiality
• Experience caring for fine furnishings and antiques
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Attractive separate 2-bedroom cottage provided (no dependants or pets)
• Use of a car for work purposes
• Long-term role with stability and a welcoming family atmosphere