Live-in Housekeeper and Gardener Team - Leatherhead, Surrey

Job Description for Live-in Housekeeper and Gardener Team - Private Household, Oxshott, Surrey

Position: Permanent

Job Reference: DB1006

Job Title: Live-in Housekeeper and Gardener Team

Location: Oxshott, Surrey KT22 (Crown Estate)

Salary: £75,000 to £80,000 gross per year combined

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility. Occasional weekends by agreement with time off in lieu

Start Date: As soon as possible

Driver: Yes, both preferred. Car provided for use on duty

Pets: 3 Airedale dogs

Accommodation: Beautiful private master suite within a newly built five-bedroom residence

HomeOrganisers Limited is assisting a private family based on the Crown Estate in Oxshott who are seeking an experienced and practical live-in housekeeping and gardening team to support a gentleman within his private residence, alongside assisting at a nearby family property.

This role may suit two candidates seeking a shared long-term live-in position within a respectful private household environment.

The successful candidates will live within a newly built five-bedroom residence occupied by a gentleman who remains largely independent and continues to enjoy his own routines and lifestyle. A key part of the role is helping to create a calm, well-run, and welcoming environment around him, while providing the reassurance of a trusted and capable presence within the home, day to day.

This is not a formal care position. However, the family is looking for candidates who are naturally observant, discreet, and proactive in their approach to household management. The right candidates will be comfortable becoming a trusted part of the household, quietly keeping an overall eye on the smooth running of the home, offering occasional practical assistance where helpful, and helping to ensure the principal feels comfortable, supported, and never isolated within his environment.

The role would suit candidates who are warm, grounded, and emotionally intelligent, and who understand the balance between being attentive and respecting independence and privacy.

Alongside supporting the gentleman's residence, the role will also involve assisting at the family's main property located a few minutes away, where additional household support will also be required.

The household includes three much-loved Airedales, so confidence around large dogs and a willingness to assist with walking and general care is very important. The gardening side of the role is focused more on maintaining the presentation of the grounds and outdoor areas throughout the year, alongside practical household support.

The family is happy for the successful candidates to work together as a team and divide responsibilities according to strengths and experience, provided both homes are maintained to a consistently high standard.

The family is seeking candidates looking for a long-term role where trust, reliability, warmth, and genuine pride in the home are highly valued.

This is a lovely long-term opportunity for mature, trustworthy, and self-motivated candidates who enjoy working independently, take pride in maintaining a beautiful home, and value becoming a trusted part of a respectful private household.

Key Responsibilities Household and Property Responsibilities

• Helping to create a calm, comfortable, and well-run home environment for the principal
• Providing a reassuring and attentive daily presence within the household
• Quietly keeping an overall eye on the smooth running of the principal's residence
• Assisting with the smooth day-to-day operation of both properties
• Maintaining both homes to an excellent standard throughout
• Offering occasional practical assistance with day-to-day routines where helpful
• Preparing the properties for family visits and guests
• Monitoring household supplies and household organisation
• Liaising with and overseeing contractors where required
• Working collaboratively and flexibly as a team to meet the needs of the household

Housekeeping Responsibilities

• Full housekeeping across both properties to a high standard
• Cleaning and maintaining formal and informal living areas
• Laundry, ironing, and linen care
• Wardrobe and household organisation
• Kitchen upkeep and general household presentation
• Preparing simple meals, breakfasts, or refreshments when required

Gardening, Driving and Outdoor Responsibilities

• Maintaining the presentation of the grounds and outdoor areas throughout the year
• Keeping an overall eye on the gardens and outdoor areas
• Driving duties, household errands, and occasional transport support
• Supporting with dog walking and general dog care
• Assisting with practical household support and light property maintenance where required
• Coordinating and overseeing external contractors where required

Requirements

• Previous experience working within private households
• Strong housekeeping skills and close attention to detail
• Practical, hands on, and proactive approach
• Confident handling large dogs, particularly Airedales
• Reliable, discreet, and trustworthy
• Comfortable working within a home centred around an older principal
• Warm, emotionally intelligent, and respectful in approach
• Happy working collaboratively and sharing responsibilities as a team
• Full UK driving licence
• Legal right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Combined salary of £75,000 to £80,000 gross per year
• Beautiful private accommodation within a newly built home
• Long-term and stable position within a respectful private household
• Supportive, respectful, and long-term working environment
• Use of a car while on duty