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GardenerGroundsman & Housekeeper (no cooking) Ross-shire, 2 bed cottage, 70k


Job Location:

Inverness - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 70 - 70
Experience Required: 4-5years
Posted: 29 September 2026 (29 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DOMESTIC COUPLE GARDENER/GROUNDSMAN & HOUSEKEEPER
Rural Ross-shire Live-in 2 bed cottage Start February 2027

A wonderful opportunity for an experienced hands-on couple to join a young family at their beautiful nine-bedroom Highland lodge in rural Ross-shire. This is a brand-new position for a couple who enjoy rural living and are looking for a long-term role.

Housekeeper
An experienced housekeeper with excellent attention to detail is sought. No childcare is required as the family employ a full-time nanny for their three children but would best suit a child orientated housekeeper. Duties will include:
  • Full hands-on cleaning to a high standard
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Care of antique furniture fine furnishings and delicate finishes
  • Keeping the house beautifully organised and presented
  • No cooking required
Gardener/Groundsman
An experienced sole gardener/groundsman is required to maintain approximately three acres of formal garden and grounds within the wider estate. Duties will include:
  • Herbaceous borders shrubs and general garden maintenance
  • Pruning weeding and hedge cutting
  • Chainsaw work and log splitting
  • General grounds and estate maintenance
  • Laying and maintaining fires
  • Other practical outdoor duties as required together with ad hoc driving for errands
The couple must be practical proactive and hands-on with a genuine appreciation for country living. Two drivers preferred due to rural location but only one essential.
Accommodation: A two-bedroom two-bathroom cottage is provided within the grounds with its own garden. All costs covered.

Hours:
  • Gardener/Groundsman: MondayFriday 9-5 or 8-4
  • Housekeeper: MondayFriday 94
Role to commence in February 2027 interviewing now. Salary negotiable according to experience up to 70k gross pa.



Required Skills:

Housekeeper Gardener


Required Education:

Housekeeping