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For our client's secondary residence located near Chalon-sur-Saône (71), we are looking for a Domestic Couple responsible for interior and exterior upkeep as well as public visits during a defined period.
This is a listed historic monument site, open to the public every year for 45 days between June and September.
The position is to be filled in September, as a permanent contract (CDI) combining a full-time role (35 hours/week) and a part-time role (approximately 15-20 hours/week).
Independent staff accommodation is provided.
An experienced, professional and service-oriented Domestic Couple is sought for a prestigious private country estate near Newbury in the UK.
Working alongside an established household team, including another Domestic Couple, two Housekeepers, a PA and a team of Gardeners, the successful couple will help maintain the highest standards across the family's residence.
This is a fast-paced but rewarding environment that requires flexibility, excellent teamwork and a proactive approach.
Morgan & Mallet International is recruiting on behalf of a private owner a versatile and autonomous Domestic Couple to ensure the year-round maintenance of a beautiful late 18th-century character property on the outskirts of Saumur.
The estate covers approximately 4 hectares and comprises a 400 m² manor house, a guest house, outbuildings, a landscaped garden with orchard and rose garden, a swimming pool, a tennis court and a wooded hillside.
The owner, a writer who resides on the property for extended periods, is supported by a personal assistant who oversees daily priorities and coordinates the couple's activity.
A maintenance man is also present for heavy work; the couple ensures continuity and support in his absence.
A family is seeking an experienced and self-sufficient Domestic Couple to take charge of the complete upkeep and management of their high-end residence in Santa Manza, Bonifacio, in Southern Corsica.
This is a year-round, permanent position (CDI), with the couple's busiest period during the summer season, when the family — five children aged 4 to 21, the parents, and their small dog (a Pomsky) — is in full residence. Start date as soon as possible.
We are looking for a qualified Domestic Couple for a hunting estate located in the Sologne region (south of Orléans - 45), responsible for managing the interior and exterior upkeep of the property.
Position available immediately – Permanent contract (CDI), 39 hours/week, with independent accommodation provided.
A family is looking for an experienced and versatile Domestic Couple to take full charge of a beautiful property with grounds and outbuildings, located in Belgium.
Living on site, the couple will serve as the main point of contact for everything relating to the smooth running of the property.
This role requires autonomy, discretion and a genuine sense of service.
A private principal who has recently relocated to Marbella is seeking an experienced, trustworthy, and proactive Domestic Couple to join his household on a long-term basis.
The position is based at a newly completed luxury villa of over 20,000 sq ft near Marbella, Spain.
The property is the principal's primary residence and is maintained to an exceptionally high
standard.
The successful couple will be responsible for the day-to-day management, presentation, and smooth operation of the property, while working alongside existing and future household staff.
This is a hands-on role combining estate management, housekeeping, household administration, and principal support.
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Being A Partnership Is An Advantage
As a couple who have worked together before you already know each other’s working style. You probably communicate without speaking. When one of you handles an unexpected situation, the other knows what to do. It’s not easy to train that kind of intuition.
Laurine our co-founder learned this through placing household staff for over 20 years.
“Staff build trust by being supportive and working as a team,” she explains. For domestic couples, that teamwork is built in. That’s why employers look for couples, they get a ready made team.
Morgan & Mallet have been placing domestic couples since we started. We understand what makes these placements work.Â
We also understand the practical concerns, you need good accommodation for two. Work schedules that allow you actual time together. You want a family who sees you as a team, not just two separate employees.
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Why Properties and Estates Need Domestic Couples
When you apply for roles as a domestic couple it’s good to think about why a client needs a couple.Â
If you focus on those points in your application, you might be able to get ahead of other applicants.
Families and estate owners hire couples for practical reasons:
You’re Already a Team:
No personality clashes. No communication breakdowns between staff. It’s been proven you work together well.
One Contract, Two Skillsets:
Simpler than hiring, housing, and managing two separate staff members. One relationship, one accommodation situation, one set of logistics.
Reliability:
When you’re invested in the position together, you’re more likely to stay long-term. Families love stability.
Flexibility:
Properties have unpredictable needs. The lawn needs mowing the same day unexpected guests arrive. You naturally coordinate who handles what.
Better for Remote Properties:
Country estates, second homes, vacation properties, places where having reliable people there really helps. Couples are less likely to feel isolated because you have each other.
Accommodation Makes Sense:
Providing housing for two separate staff members costs twice as much. With couples, one cottage or apartment works perfectly.
As Cara, one of our California-based recruiters, notes about household staffing in general: “It’s just as important to find someone who meshes well with the culture of the house as it is to find someone who can do the job well.”
For couples, you bring that culture with you, your shared values, work ethic, and communication style.
Domestic Couple Career Progression
Couples follow similar paths:
Entry-Level: Junior Couple Positions (£40,000-£60,000 / $60,000-$90,000 combined)
– Smaller properties or second homes.
– Learning what luxury properties expect.
– Building references and experience.
– Typically 2-4 years before moving on to another role.
Mid-Level: Domestic Couple (£70,000-£100,000 / $100,000-$180,000 combined)
– Managing properties on your own.
– Handling most situations without supervision.
– Strong references from previous families.
– Most couples spend 5-10 years at this level.
Senior-Level: Estate Couple (£100,000-£120,000+ / $180,000-$250,000 combined)
– Large estates or multiple properties.
– May supervise additional staff (gardeners, housekeepers, seasonal workers).
– Coordinate major projects (renovations, events, seasonal preparations).
– Long-term placements with established families.
Specialized Roles: Estate Manager Couples
One partner becomes estate manager (overseeing all operations, vendors, staff, budgets) while the other manages household operations. These positions can reach £150,000+ ($250,000+) combined on large estates.
How We Place Domestic Couples
Clear Expectations About Everything
Laurine built Morgan & Mallet’s custom applicant tracking system system because standard recruiting software couldn’t capture what matters for household placements: “We needed the whole picture -availability, flexibility, lifestyle fit.”
For couples, we ensure we are very clear about:
– Combined salary (split between you or paid separately).
– Work schedule (hours, days off, flexibility expectations, seasonal variation).
– Accommodation (size, amenities, utilities included, pets allowed, visitors allowed).
– Responsibilities (each person’s main duties, overlap areas, emergency expectations).
– Time off (vacation weeks, scheduling time off together, coverage when you’re away).
– Trial period (if requested, terms for both of you).
Why Choose Morgan & Mallet For Domestic Couple Roles?
We Understand Partnership Dynamics
Placing couples isn’t the same as placing two individuals. Your relationship affects everything.
We’ve been doing this for over 10 years and understand what makes couple placements succeed.
We Only Work With Respectful Families
Not every family understands how to work with couples. The best ones respect your relationship, give you proper accommodation, and value both your contributions the same. We try to connect you with those families.
We Place Across Every Major Market
We place couples wherever families need reliable, skilled teams worldwide.
We Support Long-Term Placements
The best couple placements last years, sometimes decades. Families rely on you. You build something together. We don’t rush placements and make sure it works for everyone.