Surrey (Virginia Water) – Domestic Couple for British Family – Live-In £85,000–£90,000 gross
A professional British family are seeking an experienced, polished and proactive Domestic Couple to take full responsibility for the smooth running, presentation and day-to-day management of their beautiful Surrey estate in Virginia Water.The family’s principal residence is a large country home set within extensive grounds and maintained to an exceptional standard. Facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gym facilities, and support from a permanent maintenance team, contract gardeners and specialist pool technicians. The successful couple will primarily be based in Surrey and responsible for the day-to-day running and presentation of the property, whilst also assisting with occasional visits to the family’s London residence as and when required. Both candidates must be confident drivers. The family are very private, professional and well travelled, spending approximately four months of the year travelling during school holidays. They employ additional support staff and external contractors and are looking for a long-term couple who can integrate well into an established household environment whilst also working independently.
- Full Time
- TC436
- Surrey
Vacancy Description
Family Description and Location
A professional British family are seeking an experienced, polished and proactive Domestic Couple to take full responsibility for the smooth running, presentation and day-to-day management of their beautiful Surrey estate in Virginia Water. The family’s principal residence is a large country home set within extensive grounds and maintained to an exceptional standard. Facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gym facilities, and support from a permanent maintenance team, contract gardeners and specialist pool technicians. The successful couple will primarily be based in Surrey and responsible for the day-to-day running and presentation of the property, whilst also assisting with occasional visits to the family’s London residence as and when required. Both candidates must be confident drivers. The family are very private, professional and well travelled, spending approximately four months of the year travelling during school holidays. They employ additional support staff and external contractors and are looking for a long-term couple who can integrate well into an established household environment whilst also working independently.
Job Description
This is a varied, hands-on role suited to an experienced domestic couple who are confident managing a high-end private home to exceptionally high standards.
Duties will include:
- Full hands-on housekeeping and detailed cleaning
- Laundry, ironing, wardrobe care and care of delicate fabrics and specialist surfaces
- Family cooking on a daily basis, including healthy fresh meals and occasional informal entertaining
- Assisting with occasional dinner parties and guests
- Maintaining the home to immaculate presentation standards at all times
- Household organisation, stock control and proactive property management
- Liaising with contractors, maintenance companies and tradespeople
- Obtaining quotes and overseeing household and building projects
- Coordinating with other household staff and external service providers
- Chauffeuring duties including school runs, airport runs, shopping and errands
- Vehicle care including cleaning, refuelling and general security checks
- Packing and unpacking for travel
- Flower arranging and household presentation
- Assisting with household administration, maintenance schedules and record keeping
- Preparing guest areas and ensuring the property is always fully ready for occupancy
- Occasional trips to London to assist with the family’s townhouse as required
- Assisting with general outdoor tidiness and presentation (grounds maintained separately by contractors)
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience working within UHNW or fully staffed private households
- Previous experience working successfully as a domestic couple
- Excellent housekeeping and laundry standards
- Strong cooking ability with confident family-style cooking
- Highly organised, proactive and discreet
- Able to manage the property independently and anticipate requirements
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Both candidates must be confident drivers
- Computer literate with confidence managing household records and schedules
- Flexible regarding occasional travel and overnight stays if required
- Ex-yacht or hospitality couples with transferable experience will also be considered
- Strong checkable references essential
Days of Work, Accommodation and Salary
- Monday–Friday generally working between 8:30am–6:00pm, although flexibility for occasional Saturdays and additional hours during busier family periods is essential
- Additional flexibility required for occasional entertaining and occasional overnight stays if required
- Time off in lieu provided where appropriate
- Holidays generally taken during school holiday periods when the family travel
- Excellent live-in accommodation provided consisting of a separate 2-bedroom cottage with private garden and terrace (all bills included)
- Salary: £85,000–£90,000 gross combined salary package depending on experience and references
- Immediate start possible, although the family can wait until September 2026 for the right couple