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Housekeeper

  • Cooper Golding
  • Englefield Green, Surrey
  • Jan 30, 2026
Full time Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Housekeeper to join their household staff and look after their country estate in the serene beauty of North Devon.

Job Title: Live-in Housekeeper
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (Occasional flexibility needed with some weekend hours)
Accommodation provided on site
Open to Relocation
Salary: Up to £37000 per annum

Responsibilities of the Housekeeper will include:
  • Carry out all housekeeping duties
  • Making sure the home is kept clean and tidy
  • Daily cleaning of kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms
  • Cleaning with knowledge of products and usage, polishing, vacuuming, laundry, ironing, window cleaning, making beds
  • Driving - shopping and occasional school runs plus after school clubs
  • Occasional cooking for family when required
  • Looking after pets from time to time and housesitting
  • Occasional overnight childminding
  • Experience of care and maintenance of fine art and antiques is preferable
Skills required of the Housekeeper:
  • Organisation & Prioritisation skills
  • Ability to use own initiative, and able to spot what needs doing
  • Good communication skills and able to work within a team
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Discretion and confidentiality at all times
Other Requirements of the Housekeeper:
  • Private residence housekeeping experience is necessary
  • House Management Experience in a 6+ bed residence
  • Must be child and pet friendly
  • Clean driving licence
  • Own Transport due to remote location
  • Able to run and manage a large property
  • Must be able to clear an Enhanced DBS Check
Benefits for the Housekeeper:
  • 20 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Accommodation provided - a cottage on the estate (Council Tax Included)
  • Close to the coast and sea
  • Permanent Contract
  • Pet friendly
  • Open to relocating candidates
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