Location: West Wicklow, Ireland (50 mins from Dublin towards the Wicklow Mountains)
Position: Domestic Couple (Housekeeper + Groundsman/Estate Maintenance)
Hours: Full-time, 5 days a week, 9.00am–5.00pm, with flexibility if guests are staying, or if the Principals are away.
Salary: €80,000 with discretionary yearly bonus. Overtime or time in lieu for extra hours worked.

Our clients are looking for a dynamic, passionate, and dedicated Couple to run their beautiful equestrian estate in the Irish countryside. The estate includes a beautiful 800sqm home, stables with horses, dogs, and lovely gardens and grounds. The ideal Couple will take pride and enjoyment from their role as a Domestic Couple.

Roles and Responsibilities to include:

Housekeeper/Interior:

• Maintain the pristine condition of the home with high-level cleaning and presentation akin to a hotel standard
• Attention to detail in tasks such as ironing, laundry, bed changing, and towel folding
• Discretion and respect for privacy within the home
• Overseeing the dogs during the day if the owner goes out, and dog sitting when owners are away
• Keep inventories of household supplies ensuring a good level of stock at all times
• Groundsman/Estate Maintenance:
• Care for the grounds and gardens, including sweeping leaves, lawn maintenance, hedges, weeding, strimming, and tidying (there is a Gardener who comes once a week in summer and when needed in winter)
• Mucking out, feeding, and general care for the horses (in-depth training will be given for the horses)
• Looking after all animals on the estate when the owners are away
• General estate maintenance including paddock checks, fencing, water supply management, and building upkeep
• Basic vehicle upkeep and cleaning, occasional driving
• Maintenance and upkeep of estate machinery
• Proactive approach to tasks and pride in maintaining the estate's high standards
• Firewood maintenance

Candidate Requirements:

• Pride in your work and a proactive attitude
• Ability to work independently and take initiative without constant supervision
• Genuine enjoyment and comfort around animals, particularly horses and dogs
• Must enjoy a countryside setting and lifestyle
• Previous experience in similar roles preferred
• Discreet and respectful of privacy, with excellent boundaries
• Flexibility to adjust schedules when hosting guests or travelling
• Excellent references required
• Driving licence
• Checkable references and a clear and recent DBS check

Accommodation and Benefits:

• Accommodation provided in a charming 3-bedroom gatehouse on the estate which is fully furnished
• Car provided for the Couple to use
• Competitive combined salary of €80k with discretionary yearly bonus; Overtime or time in lieu for extra hours worked