Housekeeper

Job Opportunity: 2 person role. Housekeeper & Gardener/Handyman for Country House in Hampshire. Long term role. We are looking for a dedicated and proactive housekeeper and gardener/handyman (either a couple or two individuals) to join us in maintaining our beautiful country home near Winchester, Hampshire. This is a live-in role, offering a charming two-bedroom cottage in the grounds as accommodation. Starting salary: £25,000 per role + generous perks package, with potential for negotiation and review based on experience.

About Us

We are a friendly, hardworking couple in our 30s with a newborn baby and two young dogs. We believe in creating a warm, welcoming environment where our staff feel valued and like an important part of our extended family. We truly appreciate those who work with us and want this to be a happy and fulfilling role for the right people. With a new baby in the house, help caring for the dogs is particularly important, so we are looking for individuals who love animals and are happy to assist with their daily care alongside their other duties.

The Roles

Gardener/Handyman

Our grounds include formal gardens, woodland, meadows, and a stretch of chalk river, alongside a substantial walled kitchen garden with Victorian glasshouses, producing organic fruit, vegetables, and cut flowers. We are keen to follow an organic approach to growing. Responsibilities include:

1. General garden maintenance: mowing, strimming, weeding, edging, pruning, planting, and care of formal beds.
2. Managing the walled kitchen garden, following organic principles.
3. River and woodland management.
4. Lawn care, gravel raking, hedge cutting (annually in September), and weed control.
5. Maintenance of garden equipment and structures.
6. Carry out basic DIY, minor repairs, and routine property checks.
7. Liaise with a part-time gardener and help maintain vegetable plots.
8. Monitor and care for the grounds, driveway, and any outdoor structures.

Housekeeper

Our home is a small but elegant country house that requires a high standard of care. Responsibilities include:

1. Daily household cleaning & tidying, including kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas.
2. Laundry, ironing, and changing bed linen.
3. Hoovering, mopping, dusting, and polishing as per a weekly cleaning rota.
4. Helping with cooking, meal preparation, and tidying up after meals, utilising ingredients from our kitchen garden where possible to create healthy, fresh meals.
5. House maintenance assistance (e.g., organising tradespeople, keeping household supplies stocked).
6. Assist with a part-time nanny when needed (childcare experience is beneficial).
7. Daily dog walking, feeding, and general care.
8. Occasional dog sitting as needed.

What We Are Looking For

1. Ideally a couple, but applications from two individuals will also be considered.
2. Experience in housekeeping and/or gardening in a private home or estate.
3. A keen interest in organic gardening, sustainability, and countryside living.
4. A love of dogs and confidence handling them, as their care is a key part of this role.
5. Trustworthy, self-motivated, and proactive individuals with a strong work ethic.
6. A warm and friendly personality, as we want you to feel at home with us.
7. A clean driving licence is a plus.

Working Hours

1. 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with a flexible schedule.
2. Occasional weekend work as required.

Accommodation & Benefits

1. A beautiful two-bedroom cottage on the estate is provided, set in a peaceful rural location.
2. All bills and WiFi included with the accommodation.
3. Discounted or free meals available.
4. Employee discounts.
5. Free onsite parking.
6. Paid-for local gym membership.
7. Sick pay.
8. Cash bonuses.
9. Salary: £25,000 per role + negotiable.
10. A welcoming, family-oriented working environment where you will be respected and appreciated.

This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of a happy, supportive home, working in stunning surroundings with a varied and rewarding role. If you are interested, please get in touch with your CV and references. We look forward to hearing from you!

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9-5pm
Salary: from £25,000 yearly
Benefits: Accommodation, Food, Gym + Spa Membership, Cash Bonus
Starting time: Immediate start!