Live-In Housekeeper And Cook

The Burford Recruitment Company Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household near Cheltenham seeks a friendly and professional Private Housekeeper & Cook. You will maintain a beautiful 8-bedroom home, prepare wholesome meals, and manage household supplies. The role offers self-contained accommodation and requires a confident driver. A flexible schedule is essential, with occasional weekend work when family visits. This is a long-term opportunity for a dedicated individual committed to creating a warm home environment.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Flexible working hours

Long-term position

Qualifications

• Must be a confident driver.
• Experience with dogs and animals is essential.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning and laundry for the country home.
• Preparing healthy, home-style meals.
• Managing grocery shopping and household supplies.
• Care for flower beds and light gardening.
• Feeding and walking family dogs.
• Running local errands.
• Carrying out small household maintenance tasks.

Skills

Discretion

Trustworthiness

Flexibility

Cooking

Driving

Attention to Detail

Job description

Near Cheltenham, Cotswolds.

• Salary: £36,000 per annum
• Hours: Monday to Friday (with occasional weekend flexibility)
• Accommodation: Beautiful self‑contained accommodation provided
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Burford Recruitment are delighted to be assisting a private household in their search for a professional and friendly Private Housekeeper & Cook to care for a much‑loved country home. This is a warm, welcoming household where the principal resides most of the time, with close family visiting for several days each month. The role offers an appealing balance and maintaining a beautiful home to a high standard without the intensity of a fully occupied residence.

Key Responsibilities

• Housekeeping: Daily cleaning and laundry for a spacious 8‑bedroom country home.
• Cooking: Preparing and batch cooking healthy, home‑style meals for the principal.
• Cooking: 2–3 meals per day when family are in residence, occasionally for guests.
• Shopping & Household Supplies: Managing grocery shopping and ensuring the kitchen and household are well stocked.
• Light Gardening: Care for flower beds, weeding, and pruning (larger garden maintenance is handled by a gardener).
• Dog Care: Feeding, walking, and occasional vet visits for the family dogs.
• Driving & Errands: Running local errands, grocery shopping, and occasional driving to events, the train station, or Heathrow.
• General Household Maintenance: Carrying out small fixes (such as changing lightbulbs) and liaising with contractors when needed.

Candidate Requirements

• Discreet, trustworthy, and friendly
• Flexible with working hours and happy to adjust to the Principal's schedule
• A confident driver (essential)
• Experienced and comfortable with animals, particularly dogs
• Self‑motivated with excellent attention to detail
• A confident cook who enjoys preparing wholesome, varied meals

Accommodation

A lovely, self‑contained accommodation is provided on the estate, offering privacy and comfort.

Hours & Flexibility

Monday to Friday, with flexibility to occasionally work weekends when the family are visiting (a day off in lieu will be given).

This is a wonderful opportunity for a dedicated and capable individual seeking a long‑term role within a kind, respectful household. The position would suit someone who takes pride in creating a warm, well‑run home and enjoys both housekeeping and cooking in equal measure.