Housekeeper Groom
Hiring a housekeeper groom allows families to bring together household organisation and equine care within one role. For households where horses are part of daily life, this can reduce the need for multiple staff and support the smooth running of both the home and stables. Nannies Matter can source someone to take the lead on these tasks, and find a candidate who fits naturally into your way of life.
Nannies Matter has spent the last few decades placing discreet, professional household staff across the Home Counties. We understand that no two households are the same, which is why we will work closely with you to find a housekeeper groom who suits your lifestyle, your space and your standards. Our candidates are skilled, flexible and ready to bring capability, calm and consistency into your home. To discuss your requirements, call 07736 337065 or fill in our online enquiry form today.
What is a Housekeeper Groom?
A housekeeper groom is a dual-role position combining housekeeping with hands-on equine care. This type of role is typically employed by families who keep horses at home and need consistent support across both the household and stables.
Rather than hiring separate staff, a housekeeper groom takes responsibility for maintaining the home while also managing daily routines for horses and other animals. This can include light housekeeping duties, household errands and more specialised tasks such as grooming, feeding and exercising horses.
What Does a Housekeeper Groom Do?
A housekeeper groom supports both the household and the care of animals, with duties varying depending on your requirements, the number of horses and the size of your property.
Housekeeping and family support:
- General cleaning and tidying throughout the home.
- Laundry, ironing and clothing care for adults and children.
- Cooking meals and preparing snacks.
- Grocery shopping and household errands.
- Pet care and feeding routines for cats, dogs or other animals.
- Managing tradespeople or supporting other household staff.
- Performing light housekeeping duties alongside broader domestic responsibilities.
- Light childcare duties, for example, school drop-off or supervision where required.
These duties help maintain the organisation of the household and support the day-to-day routine of the family.
Equine care and stable work:
- Mucking out and maintaining stables.
- Grooming horses or ponies and preparing them for turnout or riding.
- Feeding, bedding and turnout routines.
- Exercising, lunging or riding where required.
- Tack cleaning and yard organisation.
- Preparing horses or ponies for shows, lessons or transport.
This aspect of the role requires practical experience with horses and the ability to maintain a consistent standard of care across the yard.
Typical Working Hours
Your housekeeper groom’s hours will depend on your needs and the nature of the role. Some placements involve a traditional full-time schedule of 40–50 hours per week, while others may require flexible, part-time support of around 20 hours.
Working days are usually structured around both household routines and stable requirements. This may include early mornings for feeding or turnout, followed by housekeeping duties during the day and additional support later in the afternoon.
We will discuss your schedule in detail during our consultation to help define a suitable working pattern. You can outline your required start date, working days and any early morning, evening or weekend support you may need.
As with all placements, we will advise on appropriate arrangements to meet UK employment law. Most roles fall within a limit of 10 working hours per day across 5 days per week.
Accommodation for Live-In Housekeeper Grooms
If you are seeking a live-in housekeeper groom, your household should have suitable private accommodation available. This typically includes:
- A fully furnished bedroom with a bed, storage capacity and space to relax.
- A private or designated bathroom.
- Meals or food arrangements included as part of the working agreement.
We will discuss your available setup in advance and consider any dietary or lifestyle requirements your chosen candidate may have, to help you establish a comfortable and respectful live-in arrangement.
The Ideal Candidate
Each housekeeper groom is carefully screened and assessed based on their experience, references and ability to meet your household’s needs. Read more about our recruitment process.
In our experience, the best housekeeper grooms are:
- Comfortable working around both children and animals.
- Confident and competent in equine care and housekeeping.
- Proactive and responsible, with strong time-management skills.
- Friendly, professional and respectful of household boundaries.
- Able to work independently, or integrate with existing household teams.
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own car (where required).
- Formal qualifications are not always essential, but strong references, practical experience and the ability to manage both aspects of the role are expected.
Whether you live in a large home with multiple outbuildings or a smaller property with horses on-site, we will introduce you to candidates who understand the level of care and reliability your household requires.
Why Choose Nannies Matter?
For households across Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and the wider Home Counties, Nannies Matter is a trusted partner in placing experienced housekeeper grooms and other household staff.
Families return to us because we focus on matching candidates not only on skills, but on suitability within the household.
We will:
- Take time to understand your lifestyle, expectations and priorities.
- Recommend only suitable candidates who match your household dynamic.
- Arrange interviews and handle reference and background checks.
- Support you through every stage of the employment process - including advising you on responsibilities, pay, hours and accommodation arrangements.
Many of our clients recommend us to friends and family and return to us when their household needs change. Take a look at what previous clients have to say about our services.
Contact Us
If you are ready to find a housekeeper groom, or would like to speak with someone about your needs, contact Nannies Matter today. Call 07736 337065 or complete our online enquiry form and we will begin the process of matching you with the right candidate.