Pembury Partners are assisting a returning Client with the search for an accomplished HK/Gardener Couple or Individual professionals for a listed property in the Cotswolds. Both professionals will work within designated teams, therefore collaboration and clear communication skills are highly sought after. The property is fully staffed, of formal tone and is organised in chapters: each department has a clear report line which streamlines operations and makes the workload sustainable. All heads of department report into the Director of Estates. The couple will work on a 5 days pattern, predominantly Monday to Friday with flexibility to work weekends when social engagements are organised and take place in residence.
The Principals will also consider individual professionals for both roles – a Housekeeper and a Gardener – although on a live out basis and for candidates based within commutable distance to Cheltenham.
The role/s starts asap, interviews taking place now
Applications: OPEN
Amongst the duties:
Housekeeper’s role:
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- Liaise with Head Housekeeper
- All aspects of housekeeping, laundry and ironing to a high standard
- Deep cleaning and routine cleaning
- Working as part the housekeeping team and individually at times
- Following given instructions and house manuals
- Keeping the main residence and guest accommodation immaculate and welcoming at all times.
- Helping to receive and unload shopping weekly and replenish household supplies.
- Reports room breakages and deficiencies to the HM
- Supervise contractors in family areas when requested.
- Ensures all bedrooms and internal areas are correctly stocked and clean.
Gardener’s role:
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- Mowing of lawns and grass edges
- Applications of fertilizers and lawn treatments.
- Maintenance of Tennis court.
- Woodland works including minor tree works, pruning and planting
- Pond and river maintenance.
- Ensure an appropriate standard of maintenance is applied to all garden buildings, paths, walls, fences, and gates.
- Ensuring that all machinery and equipment is maintained in good clean and safe working order.
- Maintaining water features, associated pumps, filtration systems and informing the Head gardener of any issues.
- Using ladders, platforms and lifting equipment where appropriate.
- Ensuring all equipment and machinery is properly cared for and informing the Head of Gardens and Parkland of any problems.
- Upholding all health & safety regulations.
- Keeping all working areas in an orderly manner.
Skillset sought:
Couple or Individual professionals:
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- Eligible to work in the UK
- Confident driver
- Previous relevant experience in similar settings
Gardener:
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- Candidates will ideally hold a horticultural qualification and Spray certificates PA1/PA6.
- Chainsaw certificate would be an advantage.
Housekeeper:
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- Excellent wardrobe management and antiques care
- Knowledge of commercial grade Miele equipment including a roller.
Salary and accommodation:
Couple: £60 to £70k gross per annum combined 2 bed semi-detached property with garage on the grounds of the estate. Pets and dependents are welcome.
With the exclusion of Council Tax, all bill are covered by the couple.
Live out Gardener: up to £40k
Live out Housekeeper: up to £40k
To submit your application, please email Elvie Dakin at elvie.dakin@pemburypartners.com
DISCLAIMER:
Due to the high volume of applications, only suitable candidates for this role will be contacted. Interviews and meetings are by appointment only.
Pembury Partners endeavours to reply to all applicants, however, should you not hear back from us within 3 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
Should you wish to get in touch and register your interest for future opportunities and discuss your career path, please email us at info@pemburypartners.com with a copy of your resume and cover letter.
