Butler / Housekeeper (Live-in or Live-out) | Englefield Green, Surrey | £45,000+

Description

Role: Live-in or Live-out Butler / Housekeeper

Location: Englefield Green, Surrey

Salary: £45,000+ gross per annum (depending upon experience)

Schedule: 45 hours / 5 days per week

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Start: October 2026

Accommodation – Private cottage; own bedroom/bathroom (sole use majority of the year)

A fully staffed UHNW household in Englefield Green, Surrey is seeking an experienced Housekeeper with strong Butler/service experience to join their established team

Working as part of a small, dedicated household team led by a Head Housekeeper/House Manager, this is a hands-on role combining polished, anticipatory food & beverage service, a confident front-of-house presence and high-standard housekeeping. Duties include daily cleaning, laundry and ironing, wardrobe and clothing care, packing and unpacking, alongside formal table setting and food & beverage service. Candidates should be confident in sequence of service, table setting and clearance, wine service and formal service etiquette, with the flexibility to move seamlessly between front-of-house service and housekeeping duties

The schedule is five days per week on a rota basis, including at least one weekend day. Hours will vary according to household requirements, with some early starts from 6.30am and occasional later evening finishes

There are four dogs in the household, so candidates must be comfortable assisting with some pet care. A driving licence would be beneficial for errands and general household support, although this is not essential

The role would suit an active, proactive and polished Housekeeper/Butler who enjoys working as part of a team and is comfortable within a structured, fully staffed private household. Discretion, reliability, flexibility and a genuinely positive attitude are essential

For live-in candidates, accommodation is provided in a private cottage with their own bedroom and bathroom. The cottage will be for their sole use for the majority of the year, although a second bedroom may occasionally be used to accommodate visiting staff for short periods.

Candidates must:

Have 3–5+ years’ experience as a Private Housekeeper, Butler or Yacht Steward/Stewardess
Be eligible to work in the UK
Hold a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one
Have excellent contactable references

Ad ID: 5418923559