ESTATE MANAGEMENT COUPLE FOR UHNW PRIVATE ESTATE IN THE COTSWOLDS - UK

We have an amazing opportunity for a highly experienced, hardworking and talented estate management couple to support an UHNW family in their large country estate in the Cotswolds/West Oxfordshire. This is a busy family estate with lots of animals and multiple large properties, and you will work alongside a solid team of household staff. As a couple you will be responsible for overseeing the estate, managing the security of the property, overseeing general maintenance and upkeep of the property and grounds, managing the fleet of vintage cars, swimming pool maintenance (training can be provided if required), management of contractors, assisting the gardeners, housekeeping alongside a team of full-time housekeepers, light cooking, service and assisting at events, as well as care of animals.

This is a varied position that will require flexibility with duties, and a hardworking ‘can-do’ attitude. The family are very respectful employers and look after their staff well – they are looking for a long-term commitment from the couple they hire.

This is a live-in position, with your own self-contained 2-bedroom apartment within of one of the family properties, with it’s own kitchen, bathroom and living area. Usual working hours are from 8/9am - 5/6pm five days per week - this role does require weekend cover and so your two days off will be during the week.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

• Management of security for the estate and alarm systems
• General maintenance and upkeep of the property and grounds
• Management of car fleet, including arranging services, MOTs etc.
• Swimming pool maintenance
• Assisting the gardening team
• Arranging contractors and overseeing them whilst on-site
• General housekeeping to a very high standard
• Laundry, including clothing, fine fabrics, linens etc.
• Ironing and wardrobe management
• Packing and unpacking for the principals
• Light cooking for the family, and assisting caterers when required
• Service and assistance at events
• Provisioning and taking stock of all household items
• Flower arranging

• Deal quickly and responsibly with any issues that arise

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Previous experience in a domestic couple role on an UHNW private estate 
• Team players with a positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Very high attention to detail
• Good standard of written and spoken English
• Trustworthy and handle confidential information appropriately
• Longevity as demonstrated by previous employment
• Able to prioritise and multitask effectively
• Right to work within the UK
• Excellent checkable references