Domestic Couple - Hertfordshire, UK

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Our clients, a lovely family with two children, are looking for a Domestic Couple to join their existing team to work in this beautiful family home situated on a stunning 35‑acre estate.

A fantastic role for a couple who enjoy working as part of a team, appreciate structure, and takes pride in supporting a well‑run household. Staff include gardeners, a Head Housekeeper, and a House Manager.

The couple would need to understand boundaries, present with professionalism, and enjoy  teamwork. Duties as follows, but not limited to:

Housekeeper / Cook - A confident, organised individual who enjoys:

  • Housekeeping to a high standard (with guidance from the Head Housekeeper)

  • Laundry, ironing, wardrobe care

  • Helping prepare simple family meals (the family loves cooking themselves)

  • Supporting during weekends with guests, dinner parties, BBQs

  • Keeping the kitchen and household areas immaculate

  • Assisting with guest rooms and changeovers

This is not a formal cook role — just good prep support and the odd lunches for the principals. 

Groundsman / Estate Support - A practical, hands‑on person who enjoys:

  • Supporting the gardening team (no heavy work)

  • Using estate machinery: blower, strimmer, jet washer, quad bike, tractor, forklift

  • General estate upkeep: clearing leaves, washing down terraces, drains, general handyman tasks

  • Helping with two swimming pools (contractor handles technical maintenance)

  • Caring for 7 alpacas (vet manages health — just feeding and confidence around animals)

  • Keeping outdoor areas tidy and guest‑ready

A background in maintenance, DIY, or estate work is ideal but not essential.

The Estate & the accommodation

  • 35 acres of beautiful grounds

  • 5 buildings including main house, stables, coach house

  • 2 swimming pools

 Salary / Package

  • Salary on offer £80,000 gross plus full employment statutory entitlements

  • 5 days a week, 8 hours a day with an hour break for lunch (occ weekends)

  • Accommodation: a lovely 2‑bedroom cottage on site, fully included

  • Utilities and internet provided

  • No bills except your own food and personal expenses

  • Though a car is available at the property for work, you will need your own car for personal use

  • Ideal start date: early April 2026

  • Must have right to work in UK & current DBS checks

To register your interest, please email your joint resume outlining your experience working together in similar role, along with current headshot to cv@ljwrecruitment.com