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We are looking for an extremely experienced Domestic Couple to join a large country estate in the Scottish Highlands.
Highlights:
- Start: End of Summer 2026
- Location: Scottish Highlands, East Coast
- Working Hours: 40 hour week,Monday-Friday
- Salary: £70,000 gross per annum
Overview:
Our client is looking for a dedicated domestic couple to assist in the smooth running of their Scottish Estate.
The Estate is a secondary residence and so the ideal candidates will be more than capable and confident to manage the property without needing direction. The family are in residence for approximately 16 weeks of the year, typically over the Christmas and Summer period.
Due to the remote location of this role, a genuine fondness of countryside living is essential, as well as a driver’s licence. The family have two large and friendly dogs and so the couple must love animals.
Cooking is not essential for this role, however should the couple enjoy cooking, the family would welcome home cooked meals whilst they are in residence.
Duties included but not limited to:
Housekeeping:
- Day to day cleaning of the large country house.
- Family laundry, such as ironing and linens.
- Caring for and preserving high value antiques and artwork.
- Running errands, such as grocery shopping.
- Cooking is not essential, but welcomed.
- Pet care (occasionally)
Gardening/maintenance:
- Assisting with the general maintenance and repairs of the house.
- Ensuring garden supplies are well stocked.
- Preparation and supply of fire logs/ cleaning out the fire each morning
- Ensuring the gravel driveways and compost bays are well cared for.
Benefits:
- 1 bedroom cottage, all bills paid for.
Key criteria:
- UK drivers licence essential.
- Capable to work on their own without instruction
If you are interested in this position, please apply with your most up to date CV. Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.
