Opportunities

Since Keyminders is now extending its operations nationwide, there are numerous opportunities for casual work as a Keyminder or House-Sitter and for more serious business opportunities as a Keyminders Area Manager.

Keyminders has established a first-class reputation for dependability, reliability, honesty, flexibility and personal service. We expect everyone working for Keyminders to continue these high standards - our business depends on the personal relationship and mutual trust between Keyminders and our Clients.

Keyminder

As a Keyminder, you are the core of the business.

• You must like animals - you will have to visit houses and feed the family pets
• You will have to check house security - windows, doors, alarms etc
• You may have to water houseplants, hanging baskets, etc
• You will need a car to visit houses up to 10 miles from your home
• You will be paid for each visit based on time and distance
• You must be honest, reliable, conscientious, flexible, cool and calm in a crisis
• You must provide references, which will be taken up
• You will be self-employed for tax purposes - You will report to the local Area Manager

Area Manager

As an Area Manager, you will be in charge of an area typically 15 miles square.

• Initially you will probably be your own Keyminder as well as Area Manager
• You will have the responsibilities and attributes of a Keyminder, as above
• As your local business expands you may take on more Keyminders and perhaps become exclusively a Manager
• You must provide backup for your Keyminders, i.e. taking over or providing cover if they are sick or unable to work for whatever reason
• You will be the Keyminder who has contact with the general public (your Clients) in that area
• You will need a dedicated Keyminders telephone line and answerphone
• You will preferably have a PC for planning and managing the business in your area (you will be provided with all the necessary software and training)
• You will need to promote your local business - adverts in parish magazines, newsletters, vets etc (for Clients, as well as for local staff: Keyminders, dog-walkers etc)
• You will liaise closely with Keyminders HQ in Oxfordshire
• Your turnover is likely to be in the range £5,000 to £50,000 depending on how much effort you put into the business
• You will be self-employed for tax purposes

House-Sitter

As a House-Sitter you will live in the Client's house while they are away:

• You must normally be at least 35 years of age (exceptions can be considered)
• You must like animals - you will have to look after the family pets and take dogs for walks
• You will have to check house security - windows, doors, alarms etc
• You may have to water houseplants, hanging baskets, etc
• You will normally be expected to have a car
• You will be expected to spend most of your time in the house
• You will be paid a daily rate plus travel to and from the Client's house
• You must be honest, reliable, conscientious, flexible, cool and calm in a crisis
• You must provide references, which will be taken up
• You may be offered house-sitting contracts anywhere in the country
• You will be self-employed for tax purposes - You will report to Keyminders HQ

If you are interested in any of these opportunities please contact Keyminders for further details:

Tel: 01235 520290
Fax: 0870 8310103
E-mail: info@keyminders.co.uk