Private Housekeeper

An opportunity to make your mark within a private family estate in Somerset, taking ownership of the housekeeping and helping create a beautifully cared-for, welcoming home. Working alongside the PA/House Manager and Groundsman, you will play an important part in the daily life of the estate. The role offers variety, independence and the opportunity to use your experience and judgement, from organising household routines and caring for fine furnishings to preparing for family visits and welcoming guests. The estate includes a six-bedroom main residence, three additional cottages, gardens and grounds, stables, outbuildings and a swimming pool. Family dogs are also part of household life. What the role offers Ownership and independence: scope to establish effective housekeeping routines, organise your work and take pride in the standards you maintain. A varied working environment: a blend of hands-on housekeeping, wardrobe care, household organisation and hospitality. An established estate team: working closely with the PA/House Manager and Groundsman to keep the household running smoothly. The opportunity to use specialist skills: caring for beautiful interiors, fine fabrics, antiques and valued household possessions. Involvement in family and guest visits: helping create a comfortable, thoughtfully prepared home for everyday living and entertaining. Occasional overseas travel: accompanying the family to their European residence for approximately three to four weeks each year. Your role within the household Housekeeping and presentation Laundry and wardrobe care Care of interiors and valued possessions Household organisation Cooking and hospitality Family and estate support About you This role would suit an experienced private Housekeeper who enjoys responsibility and finds satisfaction in the details that make a home feel welcoming and well run. Experience within an HNW/UHNW household or a comparable high-end environment will provide a strong foundation, particularly alongside confidence in luxury laundry, wardrobe care and the handling of delicate or valuable possessions. You will bring a calm, organised approach, clear communication and the initiative to notice what needs attention. Discretion, reliability and a personable manner are valued, as is being comfortable caring for dogs. A non-smoker is required.