Live-in Estate Couple in Somerset
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Area | Somerset, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Household Staff - Domestic Couple |
| Salary | £80–90K gross per year |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Laura Sheehan |
| Job Ref | 102203 |
| Live-in | Yes |
| Job Views | 1125 |
- Description
On behalf of our private client, we are looking for a highly experienced, proactive Live-in Estate Couple to take full sole‑charge responsibility for the running, maintenance, security, and presentation of a private family Estate in Somerset.
This is a hands‑on, live‑in role suited to a hardworking couple who take pride in delivering consistently high standards, anticipate needs, and work with discretion and professionalism.
The property also includes outbuildings and stables, a swimming pool, and is home to the family’s dogs (must be pet friendly), offering a varied and well‑maintained rural working environment.
Days & Hours of work: 5 days per week, approximately 45 hours per week (Flexibility required when the family is in residence)
Responsibilities and Duties:
Housekeeper
- Seasonal travel to the family’s home in Greece is required.
- Full responsibility for interior housekeeping across the main house and additional properties
- High‑standard cleaning, laundry, linen, and wardrobe management
- Cooking for the family as required, confident with British and international cuisine
- Assisting with entertaining and guest hosting
- Household administration, stock control, deliveries, and errands
- Managing household systems, technology, security, and media
- Liaising with contractors and supporting the smooth running of the household
Maintenance / Groundsman
- Seasonal travel to the family’s home in Greece is required.
- Maintenance of gardens, lawns, estate grounds, and surrounding land
- General repairs, DIY, and preventative maintenance across the estate
- Operation and upkeep of garden and estate machinery
- Pool maintenance, log cutting, fire preparation, and pressure washing
- Care of the family dogs
- Managing CCTV, alarms, gates, and estate security
- Daily checks, tool and key management, and general estate support
Accommodation: Renovated one‑bedroom cottage provided (live‑in)
Salary: £80,000–£90,000 gross per year (combined)
Unless otherwise specified a minimum of 2 years relevant experience is required to receive the advertised rate of pay.
Randolphs is an employment agency and employment business authorized to advertise the role on behalf of our client.
