Full Time Live In Housekeeper – East Suffolk Coast- Ref JF1913

Full Time experienced Housekeeper required for beautiful, contemporary county house located in the most stunning location on the East Suffolk Coast.

One of the housekeepers is leaving after 21 fabulous years working for the family. She will be greatly missed and we are looking for someone perfect to step into her shoes. There is another wonderful housekeeper in residence who will remain as part of the team, which also comprises a chef/house manager and a groundsperson.

The house is large and recently built on quite a grand scale, however everything inside is well designed and the rooms, windows etc are all beautifully maintained making cleaning much easier.

This is a live in position and a large fully furnished, warm lodge will be offered, allowing for a short walk across the garden to work each day. The lodge has a fully fitted kitchen, 55” TV and super speed broadband. It is situated in mature grounds with an abundance of trees and greenery and is very quiet and private. The family have 2 large dogs and 3 cats so an animal lover is essential.

The family have 3 grown up children who live away but come to stay occasionally, so the house is very quiet most of the time.

The usual day will start at 06.45 for one person and 9am for the other (when 2 housekeepers are on) and finish 6/7pm(later when the family give occasional dinner parties).

Within these hours there will be a 3 hour break, allowing for time away from the house. There will be periodic weekends required with time off in lieu.

The location lends itself to outdoor activities such as coastal walking, sea swimming, running, cycling etc.

Potentially coming to housekeep and assist the chef in the family’s annual holiday on a Scottish Estate for two weeks.

Car driver essential due to the location and for running errands on occasions

The Position: –

• All housework to a high standard
• Laundry and ironing
• Bed changing
• Cooking healthy meals – including vegetarian menus ( great cook books to follow)
• Assisting the chef with other meals and helping plan menus
• Assisting with entertaining
• Wardrobe management for the Principals
• Dealing with specialist fabrics
• Deep cleans on a rota basis
• Feeding cats and dogs and walking dogs on occasions
• Watering plants when principals away

The Person: –

• Reliable, trustworthy, friendly and a great person to have around
• Polite and well presented
• A good cook
• Happy to work with one other housekeeper and chef but at times alone
• Will have very high standards and a keen eye for the finer detail
• Will be happy around dogs as the family have 2 and 3 cats
• Car driver
• Non smoker
• Previous private household experience essential

As well as the accommodation there will be an attractive salary offered and a discretionary yearly bonus (usually at Christmas).

Fully checkable references will be required

To apply, please email-info@ruralrecruitment