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Domestic Couple

Tiger Recruitment
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 9 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£75,000 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Tiger Private is seeking a highly professional Domestic Couple to manage an elite private residence in Kensington.
  • The role requires at least 5 years of experience in a similar high-net-worth household and offers a salary of £75,000 gross for the couple.
  • Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, discretion, and a valid UK driving license for one partner.
  • Responsibilities include property maintenance, household management, and coordination with contractors, along with pet care and light gardening duties.
  • The position is live-in with a self-contained apartment provided, and confidentiality is paramount due to the elite nature of the household.
Tiger Private is looking for a highly professional and experienced Domestic Couple to oversee the smooth running, maintenance, and upkeep of an elite private residence and its grounds in Kensington. This is a live-in role requiring discretion, initiative, and exceptional organisational skills. The couple will act as primary caretakers and co-lead contacts for the family, ensuring the property is impeccably presented at all times, both for planned and unplanned visits.Caretaker Role 1:
  • Oversee day-to-day maintenance and monitoring of the property, including appliances, systems, and infrastructure in both the main house and its outbuildings
  • Conduct proactive checks to ensure smooth, uninterrupted operation of all household systems
  • Supervise security of the building and grounds, including alarm systems and access control
  • Act as co-lead contact for family arrangements while in residence, demonstrating professionalism and meticulous planning
  • Drive the principals and family members as needed
  • Coordinate and oversee visits from contractors; source quotes and monitor completion of maintenance work
  • Light gardening and groundskeeping duties
  • Pet care  
  • Fulfil any additional duties related to caretaking and property management as needed
Housekeeper Role 2
  • Take full responsibility for the smooth running of the household’s interior, including cleaning, laundry, wardrobe care
  • Maintain and care for high-value furnishings and fine finishes
  • Expert care: polishing silver, maintaining woodwork, marble, and care for luxury fabrics
  • Maintain and support joint upkeep of the property and its outbuildings
  • Share responsibility for household security systems and protocols
  • Act as co-lead contact for arrangements for the family during their stays, ensuring all preparations are executed to a high standard
  • Liaise with and supervise contractors and service providers; obtain maintenance quotes
  • Provide flexible support in any areas required to ensure the seamless operation of the household
  • Pet care
Candidate Requirements:
  • Proven experience as a domestic couple in a similar HNW household
  • High level of discretion, confidentiality, and sensitivity to the needs of elite principals
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills; ability to liaise confidently with contractors and service providers
  • At least one partner must have a clean, valid UK driving licence and be able to hire and drive vehicles
  • Strong attention to detail and proactive problem-solving abilities
  • Legally entitled to work in the UK
  • Enhanced DBS checks for both individuals (or willingness to obtain)
  • Familiarity with smart home systems and domestic technology
  • Dog friendly
A private, self-contained apartment is provided on the grounds of the property, all utility bills are covered by the employerSalary £75,000 Gross (for the couple)Working days – Monday - Friday, 9.00 - 17.00  (flexibility is required when family is in residence)Note: Due to the elite nature of the household, absolute confidentiality and discretion are essentialTiger is B Corp Certified. We are part of a global movement of businesses committed to improving social and environmental conditions around the world.

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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.