Live-in Part-time Houseman

Exclusive Household Staff; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A private household near Peterborough seeks a responsible live-in House/Dog Sitter and Security Person for a part-time role. The position includes accommodation in a self-contained flat. Responsibilities include providing security cover, dog care, and house maintenance tasks. Candidates should have a love for dogs, be trustworthy, and possess a full UK driving licence. Fluency in English is preferred but not required. Salary expectations should be presented during application.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Utilities covered up to a cap

Flexible start date

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; practical experience valued.
• Must be comfortable working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and house/dog-sitting cover for approximately 30 nights.
• Conduct security checks and room stewarding during public opening.
• Caring for dogs and performing general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Practical and reliable

Comfortable working independently

Physically fit

Trustworthy

Fluency in English

Love of dogs

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough – Please present salary expectation

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

• 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.