Couple Required for Private Family Estate Somerset - Live-In Position
Salary: £80,000-£90,000 per annum (DOE)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a professional, experienced, and proactive couple to manage a beautiful private family estate in Somerset. This is a full-time, live-in position offering responsibility for the day-to-day running, upkeep, and presentation of a recently renovated 6-bedroom country home, three guest cottages, pool, gardens, and outbuildings.
The successful couple will be discreet, self-sufficient, and detail-orientated, with prior experience working together running a second or principal residence for a UHNW family. The principals are primarily London-based and use the property as a weekend and holiday home. Flexibility is required to accommodate the family's schedule when in residence.
Hours:
- Full-time: 5 days per week, 45 hours
- Typically Monday-Friday with weekends off, unless family are in residence
- Flexibility required when the family or guests are visiting
Accommodation for the couple:
A newly renovated one-bedroom cottage on the estate is provided. Due to the nature of the accommodation, this role is not suitable for candidates with pets or dependents. Non-smokers only please.
A full, clean UK driving licence is essential for both candidates.
Housekeeper / Cook:
You will be responsible for the smooth and immaculate running of the interior of the main house and cottages. Duties include:
Housekeeping & Household Management
- Hands-on cleaning and maintenance of the interiors to a high standard
- Care of fine furnishings, antiques, art, silver, china, and specialist finishes
- Laundry, ironing, wardrobe management, and linens
- Overseeing household systems: heating, security, intercom, and AV equipment
- Running errands, managing stock, and maintaining household supplies
Cooking & Hospitality
- Preparing fresh, nutritious meals for the family when they are in residence (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Confident with British and international cuisine
- Occasional entertaining and dinner party support
- Food shopping (local and online), menu planning, and occasional support for events
Guest & Household Support
- Table setting and service
- Wine cellar organisation
- Greeting and assisting guests with professionalism and warmth
Groundsman / Estate Maintenance:
You will take a hands-on lead with all gardening, grounds, and general estate maintenance. A practical and safety-minded approach is essential. The role is outdoors-focused and physical, so you must be comfortable working outside.
Grounds & Garden Maintenance
- Mowing, weeding, hedge trimming, and seasonal planting
- Maintenance and use of garden machinery and hold the relevant certifications for operation (including ride-on mowers, chainsaws, strimmers)
- Pool maintenance and furniture care
- Keeping outdoor areas clean, safe, and presentable
Maintenance & DIY
- General repairs and upkeep of buildings and estate structures
- Daily checks on plant rooms, security systems, and fire systems
- Managing tool inventory and liaising with contractors as needed
- Car washing and care of luxury vehicles
Animal & Estate Care
- Daily care of family dogs (feeding, walking, vet visits)
- Keeping an eye on livestock in adjacent farmland (belonging to family)
- Maintaining boundary fences and gates, monitoring for issues
Miscellaneous
- Managing oil deliveries, log store, and wood chopping
- Handling deliveries and refuse, including bin rotation
- Emptying mouse traps and general property checks
- Liaising directly with the family's PA to report issues and provide regular updates
*Please note that we cannot respond to every application*
