Hands-On Domestic Management Couple for British Family – Live-In – £75–90K (Negotiable)
Family Description and LocationA lovely British family with two school-aged children are seeking an experienced domestic couple to join them on their beautiful estate. The home is a large 9-bedroom property set in a large garden in Surrey. It is maintained to a “show home” (6* hotel) standard. Facilities include two swimming pools and a gym, with additional support from a contract gardener, pool technician, and a permanent maintenance team. The family travel frequently during school holidays (around 4 months of the year). There are no pets in residence.
- Domestic Couple
- Full Time
- TC383
- Surrey
Vacancy Description
Job Description
This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for the smooth running and high standard of the household. Duties will include:
- Full housekeeping, laundry, and care of the home.
- Care of delicate items, handwashing, and some wardrobe management.
- Family cooking on a daily basis (menus to be discussed and agreed).
- Serving at table for occasional entertaining.
- General organisation and property management, with a proactive approach to scheduling and maintenance.
- Chauffeuring duties including school runs, shopping, errands, and trips to London.
- Car washing, refuelling, and general security of the property.
- Oversight of builders and tradespeople.
- Occasional trips to London to manage and deep clean a small apartment.
- Supporting with outdoor tidiness (note: grounds are maintained by contractors).
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience working as a couple in a private household.
- Self-starters with the ability to manage tasks independently.
- At least one driver with solid driving experience.
- One of the couple should be computer-literate and confident with record keeping/maintenance logs.
- Strong checkable references.
- Ex-yacht couples with transferable experience will also be considered.
Days of Work, Accommodation, and Salary
- Monday–Friday, 8:30am–6:00pm with a one-hour break.
- Additional half to full day when the family travel (time off in lieu will be given).
- Up to two weeknights babysitting per month, with notice (occasional).
- Holidays to be taken during school holidays.
- Excellent live-in accommodation provided: a separate 2–3-bedroom lodge with private garden and terrace (all bills included). Pets considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Salary £75,000–£90,000 depending on skills and experience.
- Immediate start possible, though the family can wait until September for the right couple
Town & Country Domestic Staff is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background, age, disability, gender, or beliefs.