Live in Housekeeper required. Own 3 bedroom cottage available
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Position Overview & Specifications
Start: ASAP
Location: Ringwood Hampshire
Property : Large Estate with a 17 bedroom house and 3 separate cottages
Accommodation: Own separate 3 bedroom cottage. Dependants and pets welcome.
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8am – 5pm. Flexibility required when there are functions.
Salary: £30k - £35k Gross per annum
Driver: Essential due to location
My client who are based in a beautiful Hampshire estate are searching for an exceptional housekeeper to care for their private property and the 3 cottages onsite. You will have your own 3 bedroom cottage with a living and dining room as well as ample parking. They welcome any dependants or pets for the right candidate. You will oversee and work alongside two other part time housekeepers in managing their household in an exceptionally clean environment in a live-in position. They seek a candidate who has experience with all general housekeeping tasks and no cooking is required. This Ringwood family require a confident driver and a pet-friendly candidate as they have 2 dogs that need a pet-care occasionally. Working hours: Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm (some weekends will be required). As with most venues the summer will be busier and in the winter they rarely host any weddings. There will be the occasional personal events or shoots.
Duties include:
Dusting furniture freshening the rooms
Daily bed changes
Hoovering
Polishing of antiques and silver
Laying out breakfast in the cottages when occupied (This will be continental)
Some waitressing if the family hold a private event
Laundry.
This role is a wonderful opportunity for a Housekeeper to live within one of the UK’s most beautiful private estates and gain vast experience in separate areas. Start ASAP.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Housing allowance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: HK/SOMERLEY
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Technical & Competency Interviews
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
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Onboarding & Corporate Integration
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United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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