PERMANENT LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE
LITTLE CHALFONT | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE | GB
Salary: £90,000–£100,000 Gross per Year, depending on experience
A private family is seeking an experienced and professional Domestic Couple to take responsibility for the smooth running and presentation of their beautiful country residence in Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire. The property is a substantial country residence set within approximately 13.5 acres, and the family is looking for an established couple who can take genuine pride in caring for the home and ensuring that everything runs smoothly throughout the year.
The ideal couple will have strong private household experience and a proven track record of working successfully together. They should be highly organised, discreet and trustworthy, with the ability to work independently, use initiative and anticipate the needs of the household without close supervision. A calm, warm and professional approach is particularly important to the family.
The couple will have clearly defined areas of responsibility while working closely together and providing mutual support. The House & Estate Manager / Household Operations Lead will take responsibility for the overall operation of the property, including contractors, maintenance, household systems, vehicles, suppliers, security and general household organisation. The Housekeeper / Household Assistant will take responsibility for the interior of the home, including housekeeping, laundry, ironing, wardrobe care, household supplies and general presentation, as well as preparing simple, fresh and healthy lunches and assisting with occasional table service.
The household has established external support, including a gardener, cleaning team, dog walkers and specialist contractors, allowing the couple to focus on maintaining high standards, coordinating the household effectively and ensuring the property is always well cared for. Experience with large dogs is essential for both candidates, as the couple will share responsibility for the care and wellbeing of the family's two Rhodesian Ridgebacks. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Domestic Couple to join a beautiful private country household on a long-term basis, with an attractive combined salary, separate accommodation and a varied role offering genuine responsibility and autonomy.
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Only candidates who have unrestricted eligibility to work in the UK will be considered for this role.
Employment: Permanent, Live-In, Full-Time
Working Days: Five days per week
Working Hours: 08:00–18:00, with occasional flexibility required
Salary: £90,000–£100,000 Gross per Year
Start Date: Approximately 1 December 2026, subject to the completion of the staff accommodation
Location: Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, GB
Benefits: Full employment, duty car with agreed personal use, work telephone, computer, workplace pension, statutory benefits
Driving Licence: Full, valid UK driving licence required for both candidates
Pets: Experience with large dogs is essential
Smoking: Strictly smoke-free household and estate
Main duties of the Domestic Couple:
- Taking joint responsibility for the smooth, discreet and efficient running of the private residence
- Ensuring the property is maintained to an excellent standard and remains secure, organised and fully prepared for the Principals' arrival
- Anticipating the needs of the household and taking initiative to ensure that day-to-day matters are handled efficiently
- Coordinating the established gardener, cleaning team, dog walkers, contractors and other external support
- Managing household supplies and ensuring all essential items are maintained and replenished
- Supporting one another across the household and maintaining clear and effective communication
- Maintaining complete discretion and respecting the privacy of the family and their guests at all times
House & Estate Manager / Household Operations Lead duties:
- Taking responsibility for the smooth day-to-day operation, readiness and security of the residence
- Coordinating contractors, suppliers and maintenance requirements, obtaining quotations where appropriate and ensuring works are completed to the required standard
- Managing household systems and arranging specialist assistance where required
- Maintaining household records, schedules, suppliers and operational information
- Coordinating household vehicles, including servicing, MOT, insurance, cleaning and general readiness
- Arranging or personally providing station and airport transfers when required
- Coordinating occasional chefs, cleaners, dog walkers and temporary household support
- Supporting the Housekeeper and undertaking practical household tasks when required
Housekeeper / Household Assistant (Light Cook) duties:
- Maintaining the interior of the residence to a consistently high standard
- Carrying out detailed housekeeping, including cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, mopping and general presentation
- Managing laundry and high-standard ironing, including delicate garments, bed linen and household linens
- Managing wardrobes, clothing and personal belongings, including organising dry cleaning and specialist garment care
- Preparing bedrooms and changing bed linen
- Coordinating the weekly cleaning team and managing rotating deep-cleaning priorities
- Managing flowers, pantry, refrigerators, groceries, cleaning products and household supplies
- Preparing approximately four simple, fresh, lower-calorie and high-protein lunches per week
- Coordinating with an external chef or cook for more complex dinners and special occasions
- Providing relaxed table service for occasional lunches or dinners for up to approximately 12 guests
- Supporting household errands and practical requests as required
Requirements for this Domestic Couple job:
- Established Domestic Couple with a minimum of three years' successful experience working together
- Minimum seven years of relevant private household or country estate experience for the House & Estate Manager
- Minimum five years of high-standard private housekeeping experience for the Housekeeper
- Recent UK private household experience, with UK country-house or country-estate experience highly advantageous
- Proven experience with large dogs for both candidates
- Full, valid UK driving licence for both candidates
- Unrestricted UK right to work; no visa sponsorship is available
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Strong organisational skills and confidence using digital task-management systems
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage responsibilities through to completion
- Calm, discreet, trustworthy and professional approach
- Excellent attention to detail and high standards of presentation
- Ability to work effectively as a couple while maintaining clear individual areas of responsibility
- Excellent references from previous private employers
- Willingness to work in a strictly smoke-free household and estate
