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Location: Guildford, Surrey
Live-in Domestic Couple – Full Time
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Contract: Permanent, Live-In
Start Date: July 2026
Salary: DOE
Accommodation: Beautiful separate 2-bedroom cottage (no pets or dependants)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week (flexibility for occasional weekends)
Overview
A delightful family of five based in Surrey are seeking a warm-hearted, discreet, and professional live-in Domestic Couple to join their small, friendly team of household staff. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced couple who thrive in a busy family environment, enjoy varied responsibilities, and take pride in delivering exceptional standards of care within a private household.
The family are kind, respectful, and value those who show initiative, loyalty, and a positive attitude. The successful Couple will feel welcomed into a supportive environment, working within a beautifully maintained property and grounds.
Housekeeper / Cook – Key Responsibilities
- Daily housekeeping, cleaning and presentation of the home
- Laundry, ironing, wardrobe and linen care
- Care of fine furnishings, antiques and household contents
- Preparing family breakfasts, lunches and suppers
- Menu planning, shopping, food storage and kitchen organisation
- Batch cooking and meal preparation for family use
- Preparing the house for guests, entertaining and special occasions
- Assisting with the day-to-day care of household pets
- Supporting the smooth running of the household
Groundsman / Handyman – Key Responsibilities
- Daily care and welfare of horses, alpacas, chickens, peacocks, sheep, dogs and other animals
- Dog walking and maintenance of paddocks, stables, shelters and animal facilities
- Routine estate maintenance, repairs, fencing and handyman tasks
- Vehicle, trailer and equipment care, servicing coordination and workshop organisation
- Estate presentation including paths, terraces, driveways, woodland walks and outdoor entertaining areas
- Grounds maintenance, mowing, weed control and seasonal clearance works
- Monitoring buildings, infrastructure and estate security
- Assisting and liaising with contractors, ensuring works are completed to a high standard
- Caring for the estate during family absences and acting as key holders
Requirements (Both Candidates)
- Experience in a similar role within a private household
- Calm, discreet, and able to understand household boundaries
- Pet-friendly (the family have 2 dogs, 2 cats, and farm animals including alpacas)
- Full, clean driving licence
- Clean DBS
- Strong work ethic, “muck-in” attitude, and ability to work as part of a team
- High standards of professionalism, reliability, and confidentiality
- Experience caring for fine furnishings and antiques
- Legal right to work in the UK
Accommodation & Benefits
- Attractive separate 2-bedroom cottage provided (no dependants or pets)
- Use of a car for work purposes
- Long-term role with stability and a welcoming family atmosphere
Source agency: Exclusive Household Staff
