Sole Housekeeper

The Burford Recruitment Company Ltd; Bibury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household in the Cotswolds is seeking a professional individual for a weekend live-in role. Responsibilities include housekeeping, cooking for family and guests, general maintenance, and light gardening. Candidates must be experienced, reliable, and comfortable with occasional guests. Benefits include live-in accommodation and a provided vehicle for work-related duties.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

4x4 vehicle provided

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or private households.
• Reliable and flexible individual.
• Proactive in managing household tasks.

Responsibilities

• Housekeeping, cleaning, and laundry.
• Prepare and serve meals for family and guests.
• Maintain the 5-bedroom home.
• Perform light gardening duties.
• Drive for errands and appointments.
• Handle light property-related admin.

Skills

High-standard cleaning

Cooking

General Maintenance

Light gardening

Driving

Job description

Salary

£40,000 to £45,000 per annum

Location

Bibury area, Cotswolds

Accommodation

Live-in private cottage (3 bedrooms, most bills included). 4x4 vehicle provided.

Overview

We are seeking a capable and professional individual to support the running of a private home in the Cotswolds, primarily across weekends and holidays (Friday to Monday). The role comes with live-in accommodation in a private cottage just a few miles from the main residence. A 4x4 vehicle will be provided for all work-related duties.

Key Details

• Non-negotiable working days when the Principals are in residence: Friday to Monday (4 days/week)
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday are free. Some weekends will be free, depending on the Principal's travel schedule (advance notice provided)
• August can be taken as unpaid leave (optional)

Main Responsibilities

• Housekeeping: High-standard cleaning, laundry, and upkeep of a 5-bedroom home
• Cooking & Servicing: Prepare and serve healthy, simple meals for family and guests
• General Maintenance: Window cleaning, minor repairs
• Gardening: Light gardening duties for a small surrounding garden – mowing, pruning, weeding
• Driving: Including evening driving as needed, occasional trips to London and LHR
• Errands & Admin: Light property-related admin and general errands

What We're Looking For

• Experienced, reliable, and flexible individuals
• Non-smokers only
• Discreet and professional with a background in hospitality or private households
• Proactive and confident in managing a variety of household tasks
• Comfortable with occasional guests and hosting

If you're looking for a unique role in a beautiful part of the country and are happy to commit to a structured weekend schedule with room for some flexibility, we'd love to hear from you.