Working Couple for Farm & House Management

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About the Role We are a working family farm of 200 acres in Herefordshire seeking a capable, hardworking couple to join us on a permanent, full-time basis. The role covers four main areas: farm and livestock, holiday let management, housekeeping, and garden and grounds.


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A comfortable tied bungalow is provided on the farm as part of the overall package. We are looking for people who are self-motivated, take pride in their work, and are at home in a rural farming environment.

Key Details

Farm & Livestock

Day-to-day care for a small flock of sheep, a few horses and some poultry, including feeding, mucking out, and morning and evening routines. Seasonal responsibilities include assisting with lambing and preparing the lambing shed. General farm maintenance including water troughs, fencing, gutters and soakaways. Cutting firewood and clearing fallen trees. Looking after the family dogs when owners are away.

Holiday Let

Management of a holiday rental property on the farm. Responsibilities include changeover cleaning, laundry, restocking consumables and welcome packs, and presenting the property to a high standard for each new arrival. Ongoing upkeep including windows, lawn edges, woodburner supplies, and monitoring oil levels.

Main Farmhouse

Regular housekeeping support for the main farmhouse on agreed days. This includes cleaning, laundry and ironing, window cleaning, and general household tasks such as maintaining the water softener, replacing light bulbs, building fires in winter, and monitoring oil levels.

Garden & Grounds

Keeping the garden and grounds in good order throughout the year. This includes watering beds and borders in spring and summer, maintaining lawn edges, sweeping the yard, trimming hedges, and cleaning and storing garden furniture seasonally.

What We're Looking For

What We Offer

How to Apply

Please email us a brief covering letter introducing yourselves as a couple, outlining your relevant experience and why this role appeals to you. Please include CVs for both applicants and the details of two references each - references will not be contacted without your permission.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Location:
Olney
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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