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Domestic Couple

The Burford Recruitment Company
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5NL, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a capable and professional domestic couple for a live-in position in the Cotswolds, primarily working from Friday to Monday.
  • The role includes accommodation in a private flat and a provided 4x4 vehicle for work-related duties.
  • Candidates should have experience in hospitality or home care, with a focus on high standards and varied responsibilities.
  • A salary of £40,000 per year is offered, and applicants should have at least two years of relevant experience.
  • The position includes a six-week trial period before a one-year contract is established.

Domestic Couple, Live-in.

We are seeking a capable and professional couple 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, self-contained flat located just a few minutes from the main residence. A 4x4 vehicle will be provided for all work-related duties.

This is a live-in role suited to a couple who take pride in high standards, are experienced in hospitality and home care, and enjoy varied responsibilities.

Key Details:

  • Non-negotiable working days: Friday to Monday (4 days/week)
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday are free. Some weekends will be free, depending on the Principals travel schedule (advance notice provided)
  • August can be taken as unpaid leave (optional)
  • A six-week trial period will precede a one-year contract

Main Responsibilities:

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

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experienced, reliable, and flexible individuals or couples
  • 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!

Please send your CV and a short introduction outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.