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Live in Housekeeper Required
Our client is looking for an experienced, dedicated Housekeeper for their large Historic family home in Hampshire.
The position
Working as part of a small team we are sourcing a Housekeeper who is looking for a long-term role they can settle into.
The applicant must have experience in similar roles on their CV. An applicant that is adaptable and be happy to join an existing team.
We are looking for someone with an eye for detail previous experience is helpful but training will be given if needed.
The clients, a couple, have other homes so are not in residence all the time. The house is their family home so there are times when the house is very busy with guests and family members, the key to manage these times is total flexibility.
Duties to include but not limited to
To ensure the house is always kept at a high state of readiness.
All cleaning to include but not limited to:- dusting, mopping, laundry, making beds, preparing rooms for guests and VIPs' and maintaining the rooms appearance during guest stays. Ensuring the presentation of the family rooms is maintained throughout the day.
Experience of working with, and an understanding of, the care of art, fine fabrics and antiques. A knowledge of cleaning methods and products is helpful.
Polishing silver, brass and glass ware
Cleaning of marble, rare woods and other fine materials.
Flower arranging, care of plants etc.
Care of all laundry to include hand washing, ironing, folding clothes helping with packing and unpacking.
Organising of wardrobes, shoe polishing.
Able to help the team to prioritise deep clean schedules when the family are away, and the house is at rest.
The house is open to the public certain times of the year, so everyone lends a hand when needed to help visitors enjoy their experience. This could be helping to serve tea and directing visitors while always making sure the house presentation is at its best.
Trying at all times to meet the clients’ expectations and adapt to the Family and guests preferences.
The Ideal Candidate
An all-rounder who does not compromise on their exacting standards.
Someone who can work independently when required and is happy to follow instructions when needed.
Trustworthy, discrete, approachable, polite, hardworking, reliable, community minded with a strong sense of loyalty.
Able to undertake extra duties when asked with a positive attitude, someone who is easy to work with and approachable, warm friendly and avoids and does not create conflict situations.
Someone with a good sense of values with a gentle approach who is able to adapt from informal to formal when needed.
A totally flexible approach to their work who is happy to work weekends when occasionally required.
Able to help create and maintain a happy team atmosphere within the family home.
A trustworthy housekeeper who can handle confidential information, who is reliable with a cheerful helpful approach to each day.
A strong can-do attitude.
Experience needed
Applicant must have experience by showing longevity working for past UHNW employers.
Can supply contacts for verifiable references.
Good standard of spoken and written English, computer literate
Full right to work in the UK.
Can supply or is happy to undergo a DBS certification
Full Clean Driving Licence
Benefits
A beautiful 2 bed cottage on the estate which offers a peaceful and Convenient living environment.
Salary based on experience up to £25,000pa minimum. DOE.
Hours 9-5, 5 day week with flexibility when needed. Time back in lieu if extra hours worked.
Paid annual leave plus bank holidays
Other benefits
Pension, Staff discounts across all estate enterprises
Village cottage employer pays 80% of council tax, other bills employee responsibility.
Job ref:- #PSA 123
To apply you will need to register with the agency, send us your CV via the Candidate Registration page and we will send out a registration form.
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Experienced Head Gardener required for a wonderful Estate in Wiltshire
Our client is looking for a very experienced Head Gardener that can lead a team.
We are looking for a head gardener that can take responsibility for strategic and operational matters relating to the gardens and parkland across the estate and related high end property rentals.
We are looking for a candidate that has a hands-on approach in terms of delivery. Someone who can effectively lead a team within a prestigious environment.
A Head Gardener responsible for looking after wonderful formal gardens, lawns, borders, hedge mazes and horticultural displays which are all part of this English Stately home. Always ensuring their appropriate presentation and cyclic maintenance.
Able to assist with the development of a planned 12-month planting programme to ensure the gardens always look at their best throughout the year, which includes achieving key deadline dates for presentation.
To ensure all areas are fully compliant with H&S legislation and procedures according to company policy to include risk assessments, reporting, training in particular security and fire.
Essential Criteria
· Good general level of Education and specialist qualifications with improving experience of working in a varied garden environment.
· A minimum of RHS level 3 or NVQ, Level 3 or the equivalent.
· Passion and great understanding of plants and horticulture
· The knowledge of, and experience with, garden maintenance equipment and machinery, trimmers, hedge cutters, chainsaws, mowers, tractors, etc.
· Extensive hands-on experience working in a large garden/estate that requires strong horticultural skills and technical knowledge.
· Supervisory and team management in both coaching and mentoring team members, as
well as reinforcing appropriate behaviours and standards of performance.
· Full clean driving licence.
The ideal candidate Knowledge Experience and Qualifications
· Excellent organisation and planning skills for effective management of workloads and
able to develop team capacity in line with business plans and organisational vision, able to coach and develop individuals and teams for high performance whilst challenging poor performance effectively.
· Great attention to detail and a desire to maintain the grounds and gardens to the highest standards.
· Willing and capable of carrying out manual work tasks in all weather conditions.
· Self-motivated approach and flexible with hours dependent on workload and season.
· Excellent interpersonal skills are essential as the gardens and grounds are open to the public all the year round.
· Experience of working within a heritage setting.
· P1 and P6 chemical spraying and CS30/CS31 certificates an advantage.
· Experience within a similar historical garden or country estate.
· Experience of managing projects.
· Experience of working within a kitchen garden.
· Experience of working with statutory partners, Historic England, Natural England, AONB, etc.
· Experience of writing procedures, drafting reports, preparing business cases.
· Ability to be commercially astute, able to manage budgets and always looking for ways to maximise opportunities.
· Reporting as Head Gardener to the Head of Grounds and Gardens.
Hours, Benefits and Salary
40 hours per week over 7 days. Typically, Monday to Friday.
29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays based on a shift pattern.
Discretionary bonus scheme, Paid leave, sick pay.
Employer contributory pension scheme.
Life assurance scheme.
Plus, other benefits.
Salary up to £35,000 p.a. DOE
To apply Job Ref - #PSA114
To apply you will need to register with the agency, send us your CV via the Candidate Registration page and we will send out a registration form.
A full detailed job description will be sent to candidates that have the right level of experience mentioned above who can provide a detailed employment history plus verifiable references.
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