Katherine Shields Private Staff Ltd | Full time Housekeeper/Cook & (full or part time) Maintenance Gardener/Driver, Gate lodge, £80k pro rata

Salary Negotiable up to £80k (or pro rata if Gdnr part time) City Daylesford Country United Kingdom Job Description

DOMESTIC COUPLE – COTSWOLDS Informal, relaxed family seeking an experienced and capable Housekeeper/Cook and Maintenance/Gardener/DriverCoupleto take sole charge of their household in the beautiful Cotswolds (GL56).

The family are currently living in a rental property while their new home is being refurbished. The couple will work across two Cotswolds properties, with occasional support required at the family’s Notting Hill residence.

The household comprises the principals, two children (Uni & boarding school) and 4 dogs , so a genuine love of dogs is essential.

HOUSEKEEPER

The Housekeeper will take primary responsibility for the smooth running and upkeep of the homes. Duties will include:

Full hands-on housekeeping and cleaning

Laundry, ironing and wardrobe care

Caring for furniture, antiques and fine furnishings

Sewing and mending

Household organisation and management

Assisting particularly with back-to-school routines

Dog care and general support around the household

Family cooking,



including preparing fresh, family-style meals

Entertaining and occasional dinner parties would be an advantage but not essential

MAINTENANCE / GARDENER / DRIVER

The partner will support the household with a combination of

maintenance, gardening and driving duties

. The position could be

part-time, approximately 25 hours per week, or full-time

, depending on the candidate’s skills and preference.

Duties may include:

General property maintenance and handyman duties

Gardening and grounds upkeep

Liaising with contractors when required

Driving the family and running household errands

Moving between the two Cotswolds properties

Assisting with deliveries and household logistics

General outdoor and practical support

A positive all-rounder with a

practical, can-do attitude

is sought. A full UK driving license is essential and a vehicle will be provided for work purposes.

Salary negotiable up to£80k gross per annum for the couple, pro rata if the partner works part-time Accommodation: Separate one-bedroom gatehouse

Pets welcome

Monday to Friday, approximately 8am–6pm

Interviewing now to start as soon as the right couple is found

📌 Housekeeper/Cook & (full or part time) Maintenance Gardener/Driver, Gate lodge,£80k pro rata (Daylesford)
🏢 Katherine Shields Private Staff
📍 Daylesford