Travelling Housekeeper / Lady’s Maid – Europe and middle east - £48 -50K gpa plus accommodation

Description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced housekeeper to travel with a private family between their homes in London, Europe and the Middle East. The role begins as a travelling housekeeper and will develop into a Lady’s Maid position, ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career.

The family spend winters in the Middle East and summers in Europe, with up to three or four months of the year in London. You’ll work within a small, close-knit team in each home, usually flying out ahead of the family to prepare for their arrival. Each season brings a new setting and plans can change at short notice, so a flexible, calm and adaptable approach is essential.

Duties:


Daily housekeeping to an exceptional standard across all residences



Laundry, pressing and care of fine and delicate garments



Wardrobe management, packing and unpacking for travel



Preparing each home ahead of the family’s arrival



Taking on Lady’s Maid duties over time, including caring for the principal’s personal wardrobe



Requirements:


Previous experience as a housekeeper in a UHNW private household, yacht or luxury hotel



Experience of travelling roles and comfort with frequent, sometimes last-minute travel



Excellent attention to detail and garment care



Discreet, flexible and an excellent team player



Right to work in the UK



EU passport



Excellent, checkable references



Contract: UK contract

Days/hours: 6 days a week, approximately 10 hours a day with a break

Salary: £48-50K gross per annum, negotiable

Accommodation: Provided throughout, with a private room and shared bathroom in London and hotel accommodation in the Middle East and Europe

Start: ASAP

Job ref: SB2719

Ad ID: 5419319379