Housekeeper: 20 hrs/week, 9am–2pm (flexible)
A professional, experienced couple is sought to manage and maintain a modern 4-bedroom country home and its grounds in Derbyshire for appreciative principal in part time residence. As the sole staff the couple will look after all housekeeping and gardening, general house and grounds maintenance. The couple will also be responsible for security and pet care (1 dog and a cat) during the owner’s absence.
General cleaning, laundry, ironing, and fabric care
Care of polished concrete floors, oak flooring
Looking after fine art, furnishings, and wardrobe management (including dry cleaning)
Grocery and supply shopping, running errands
Occasional preparation of healthy evening meals
Pet care, including vet visits
Receiving deliveries and organising rooms/furniture
Light admin: DVLA queries, chasing insurance/gas certificates, Amazon returns, meter readings, filing
Lawn care, mowing, strimming, and general garden maintenance
Hedge cutting, occasional scaffolding work, woodland care (1 acre with 160 trees)
Pond maintenance
Using and maintaining garden machinery
Arranging contractors for larger works
General handyman repairs and maintenance
Gutter clearing, roof cleaning, power washing resin drive
HVAC and air-conditioning maintenance
Occasional driving duties, ensuring vehicles are taxed and MOT’d
House-sitting or pet-sitting when required