Contact Poppy Lane Placements Ltd
Poppy Lane Placements Ltd
Housekeeper
Central London, London
Contact Poppy Lane Placements Ltd
- Job Level
- Experienced
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 17 hours ago
- Salary
- £45,000 gross per annum
- Recruiter
- Poppy Lane Placements Ltd
- Closes
- 12 Nov 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Recruiter
Description
Role: Live-out Housekeeper
Days: Monday–Friday
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Marble Arch, Central London
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 gross per annum
Start Date: Flexible
We are looking for a skilled Housekeeper to join a UHNW private household in Central London.
The London property is a secondary residence, and the principals spend 80–90% of the year outside the UK. Although there will be busier periods when the family are in residence, the property is largely unoccupied.
The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, discreet, and accustomed to working within a high-end private household environment. The contracted hours are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, additional hours may be required when the family are visiting.
Interviews and trials are taking place now for an ASAP start.
Duties and responsibilities:
Full housekeeping, including regular deep cleaning to the highest standards
Working as part of a team and reporting to the House Manager
Daily breakfast preparation and kitchen support as required
Organising and maintaining wardrobes, including seasonal rotation
Laundry and ironing to an impeccable standard, including the care of delicate and luxury garments
Ensuring all rooms are immaculately presented at all times
Managing household supplies, inventories, and stock levels
Assisting with table setting and light service when required
Handling antiques, fine furnishings, and high-value items with care
Maintaining discretion and confidentiality at all times
Flexibility to assist with ad hoc duties as requested by the family
To be considered for this role, you must:
Have 3+ years of experience working within a private household
Have the right to work in the UK
Be fluent in English
Have excellent, contactable references
Hold or be willing to obtain a DBS certificate
Ad ID: 5418996749
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