We are a friendly, informal family with three grown up children. 15, 21, 24 yrs. We are looking for an energetic and organised housekeeper ideally looking for a long time position. Someone who loves animals as we have two labradors, 4 outside (farm cats), three horses (2x retired polo ponies, 1x ex racehorse and a very old shetland!) Also one guinea pig. We have a 7 bedroom house in the countryside in Hampshire near Basingstoke.

Hands on cleaning, hoovering, all laundry and bed linen including ironing. Running errands House sitting Occasional help with entertaining and cooking Pet care & horse care (as below) We need someone experienced with horses who is happy to groom, catch, muck out and keep water troughs clean etc They usually live out but come in daily in the summer especially if there is too much grass. if there's not much to do, happy to sit on the mower and water the garden. (We have a gardener) Partner and pets will be considered Driving is essential and you will need your own car but have use of the family car for work purposes.

Working week: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 1pm and 3.30pm to 6pm with all day Thursday off. Flexible on timings Every other weekend and Tuesday evenings to be around and able to check horses and lets dogs out if needed. Recent references needed

A lovely one bedroom house with two bathrooms and a separate garden. With beautiful views of the countryside. All bills included.