Live-in Part-time Houseman

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough , Please present salary expectation

Live-in Part-Time House, Security & Dog Sitter

Location
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Near Peterborough

We are seeking a responsible and dependable live-in House/Dog Sitter and Security Person to join a small, dedicated team looking after a large historic house open to the public. This is a part‑time position ideally suited to someone with an early pension, or a background in the military or police service. The role includes accommodation in a self‑contained two‑bedroom flat on the second floor of the property, with a private entrance.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide on‑call security and house/dog‑sitting cover for approximately:

• 30 mid‑week nights per year
• Up to 10 weekends per year
• Provide 25 full mid‑week days of security and house maintenance cover (8:00am–5:30pm with one‑hour lunch) during periods when the full‑time security staff member is off duty or on holiday
• Work up to 30 afternoons between late May and September, offering security and room‑stewarding while the house is open to the public (1:30pm–5:30pm)
• Be available for additional hours as required and agreed in advance

Carry out general estate and household duties, which may include:

• Security checks and monitoring
• Room stewarding during public opening
• Walking and caring for dogs
• House and general maintenance tasks
• Clearing and laying fires, bringing up logs
• Grass cutting, hedge trimming, and similar outdoor tasks

Candidate Requirements:

• Practical, reliable, and committed, with a flexible approach to work
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a small team
• Physically fit, trustworthy, and honest
• Fluency in English preferred
• A love of dogs is essential
• Full UK Driving Licence required
• No formal qualifications required; practical experience and a proactive attitude are valued

Accommodation:

• A two‑bedroom, self‑contained flat on site, located on the second floor with its own private entrance
• Council tax and water included
• Electricity bills covered up to an agreed cap
• The property is unfurnished

Salary & Benefits:

• Please present your salary expectation
• Additional hours beyond those listed will be paid separately, by agreement

Start Date:

• Flexible and negotiable for the right candidate.