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Salary Family Description and Location
An informal British family are looking for a friendly housekeeper at their stunning grade II listed Georgian property on a large rural estate. The estate is located in the Pulborough Area of West Sussex. No driving is required for the role but please note that this is a rural area. The family consists of 2 adults and 2 adult daughters one teen and one in her 20’s. They also have a cat and a dog The clients are looking for an experienced, self-sufficient and organised candidate who is happy to work without direction . The main duties will be in housekeeping the 7-bedroom property but The family also host weddings and events on the estate (approx. 12 times per annum from May – October and there will be requirement to help with cleaning up after events.
Job Description
Hands on cleaning, laundry and ironing
Cleaning antiques, porcelain, old books and marble will be required. Someone who takes pride in caring for historical pieces will be a welcome bonus.
Cooking would be a bonus
Tending to the garden, watering plants
Dog walking
Running errands
Calling and dealing with contractors
Occasional house and animal sitting when client travels
Light gardening duties included ride on mowing a bonus
Candidate Requirements
It is essential that you have worked in a similar role in a private household and have checkable references. You will need to be a self starter who is happy to work Saturday and have Sunday and Monday off during the Summer.
Days of Work, Accommodation and Salary
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm with a lunch break
(From May – October) you may be asked to work up to 12 Saturdays if there are weddings booked and to take your holiday outside of Wedding season.
Accommodation: The accommodation is a lovely one bedroom separate flat with an open plan sitting room/kitchen and bathroom away from the main house. Pets and partners will be considered on a case by case basis but the accommodation is unsuitable for dependents.
Salary: £35-40K neg dependent on skill set and references with a full contract, holiday TAX and NI
Council tax/water bills included and £1000 towards electricity (Wifi/phone not included)
Start: from end of April 2024
