Housekeeper

Description

Role: Housekeeper

Days: Monday – Friday

Hours: 45 hours per week

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 gross per annum (DOE)

Location: West London

Contract: Permanent

Start date: Flexible

A discreet private household in West London is looking for an accomplished Housekeeper to join an established domestic team.

This is a long-term position for someone who is naturally organised, takes genuine pride in presentation and enjoys taking ownership of the day-to-day upkeep of a high-standard home.

The position is primarily Monday to Friday and can suit either a live-in or live-out candidate. Private bedroom and bathroom accommodation can be provided for the successful live-in applicant. The household travels regularly during school holiday periods, so the role offers quieter periods while the family is away; occasional assistance with household pets may be required during these times.

Working hours are full-time and differ slightly depending on whether the candidate lives in or out.

The role requires someone flexible, dependable and comfortable working as part of a professional, respectful household. There is no requirement to travel with the family.

Salary is £50,000–£60,000 gross per annum, dependent on experience, previous longevity and overall skill set. Interviews are taking place now, start date flexible.

Key responsibilities

Maintaining all areas of the home to an excellent standard, including routine and detailed cleaning ⁠Managing laundry, ironing and the careful handling of quality clothing and household linens Bed making, linen changes and general bedroom presentation Keeping wardrobes and storage areas organised and well maintained Monitoring household products, receiving deliveries and replenishing supplies ⁠Running local household errands and completing grocery shopping as required Preparing straightforward breakfasts when needed ⁠Helping with packing, unpacking and preparation ahead of family travel Providing light support with household pets when required Assisting with guest-facing and front-of-house tasks on occasion

Candidate profile

At least 5 years’ professional housekeeping experience within private households A strong eye for detail and confidence maintaining a well-presented home Discreet, reliable and professional, with a positive and flexible approach ⁠Fluent English and the right to work in the UK ⁠A current DBS certificate, or willingness to obtain one Excellent, verifiable references Comfortable around household pets

Ad ID: 5418996705