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Domestic Couple, Live In – North London

Silver Swan is working with a friendly and down-to-earth UHNW couple in North London to assist in hiring a long-term housekeeper/cook and houseman/maintenance couple. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a household that values loyalty, professionalism, and genuine care for its team. The couple reside in a beautifully renovated four-storey property featuring four bedrooms, a cinema room, generous living spaces, and a separate summer house equipped with a sauna, gym, and pool. The London property is also staffed by a gardener, part time cleaner, part time maintenance person and Executive Assistant.

The successful couple will enjoy well-appointed live-in accommodation within the property’s light-filled basement, complete with a private entrance. The couple also own a second home on the South West coast, and occasional travel will be required to prepare and maintain the property ahead of family visits.

You MUST have the right to live and work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Key Responsibilities
Daily cleaning, housekeeping, and overall presentation of the main residence
Laundry and ironing, including care of delicate and high-value fabrics
Wardrobe management and organisation
Kitchen management including stock checks, ordering, and rotation
Cooking family-style meals and assisting with small dinner parties
Care and cleaning of fine art, furniture, and specialist items
Weekly full-house review and reporting of any maintenance needs
Coordination of contractors, gardeners, and ad hoc staff
Running errands including shopping, dry cleaning, and deliveries
Travel to the second property to oversee upkeep and prepare for family arrivals
Maintenance and care of the summer house, pool, gym, greenhouse, and external areas
DIY tasks, basic repairs, and coordination of tradespeople
Pool area cleaning and exterior care
Light driving duties and car maintenance
Monthly utility meter readings and property administration
House- and pet-sitting when the Principals are away
Ideal Candidate
MUST have the right to live and work in the UK
Previous experience working as a Domestic Couple in private households
Both candidates must be confident drivers
Skilled in housekeeping, maintenance, and general household operations
Experience caring for fine art and specialist materials is advantageous
Comfortable with animals (small dog and two cats)
Discreet, trustworthy, and committed to long-term employment
Warm, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team

Package
Working schedule: 5 days per week, typically 8:30am–5:30pm (flexibility required to work occasional weekends with days off in lieu)
Accommodation provided within a lower ground suite with side entrance, double bedroom with en suite, private living room, and near-exclusive use of the formal catering kitchen which is also used from time to time for dinner parties
Parking permit provided
Salary: approx. £80,000 combined gross per annum
Annual discretionary bonus
4% employer pension contribution
25 days holiday (plus bank/public holidays)
Start date: November 2027
DBS check and three verbal references required
Probationary period: 3 months (2 weeks’ notice), thereafter 2 months’ notice
40 hours per week
NDA to be signed

Job Status: Live
Responsible Consultant: Karen Paige
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