We are working exclusively with a private family in Cookstown, rural Northern Ireland to help them appoint an experienced Housekeeper / Cook. Our clients are a busy, self-sufficient household who run several businesses and they are looking for a capable, hands-on individual to take full ownership of the day-to-day running of their home, working confidently on their own initiative and representing the family professionally at all times.
The property is a substantial 6,000 sq ft family home set in rural Northern Ireland, around an hour’s drive from both Belfast and Derry, with a local shop 2 miles away and a town approximately 20 minutes’ drive. The family have three children (aged 22, 17 and 12) and an array of animals from ducks to highland cows. The grounds include a swimming pool and BBQ hut, along with a guest suite in a separate wing of the house that is let out via Airbnb.
This is a live-out position, though accommodation and a car can be provided if required.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee the day-to-day running of the household, working confidently on one's own initiative
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Manage and coordinate the part-time cleaner, ensuring all tasks are ticked off to standard
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Maintain floors and countertops to a high standard on a daily basis
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Plan and manage family meals, keeping on top of budgeting and shopping using the family calendar
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Help in the preparation of dinner for the family when required
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Run errands, including school and activity drop-offs and pick-ups
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Undertake weekly shopping and general household provisioning
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Support with management of the Airbnb guest suite, including changeovers and laundry
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Provide PA support across the family’s properties and businesses as required
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Assist with setting up for and hosting when the family entertains, including planning and execution
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Help care for the family’s animals as needed
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Represent the family professionally with guests, contractors, and visitors
Ideal Candidate
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Previous experience in a similar all-round household management or hospitality role
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Comfortable and experienced working in a rural, countryside setting
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Confident using own initiative and managing a household independently
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Experience with Airbnb or guest suite management an advantage
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Happy to be hands-on, including daily cleaning duties such as floors and countertops
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Comfortable around animals, including livestock
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Strong organisational and budgeting skills
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Full, clean driving license and access to own transport
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Discreet, professional, and personable manner
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Flexible and adaptable to the needs of a busy family
Package
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Live-out role: accommodation can be provided if required
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Use of a car can be provided if required
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Holiday allowance: 25 days plus bank holidays
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Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Status: Live
Responsible Consultant: Philippa Smith
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Philippa Smith