Private Housekeeper

Description

We are working with a UHMW family living on a large estate in Henley-on-Thames who are looking for an experienced housekeeper to join their large team. The estate is a large and busy at all times with a team of 25-30 across all divisions. The family has numerous guests on the estate on a weekly basis for various reasons, and we are therefore looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, bustling household.

The housekeeping team consists of approximately. 5 staff members, and you’ll work a 5-day week on a rota to cover the weekends once a month. We are looking for positive people who enjoy their work and will fit in well with the existing team.

This is a live-out position. We can only consider candidates who live a commutable distance to Henley.

Key Responsibilities

- Cleaning and maintaining the household, including dusting, vacuuming, and mopping
- Doing laundry, ironing, and caring for delicate fabrics
- Making beds and changing linens regularly
- Organising wardrobes, cupboards, and general tidying of rooms
- Packing and unpacking for travel as required
- Managing household supplies
- Receiving deliveries and supervising tradespeople or contractors
- Maintaining discretion and respecting the family's privacy at all times

Ideal Candidate

- Be fully flexible when the family are in residence
- Be discreet, smart, warm, and capable of taking initiative
- Have experience supporting UHNW households
- Work well within a team
- Be confident in all aspects of private household housekeeping
- Any yachting experience is advantageous
- Live within a 1hr commute of Henley

Package

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000
Working schedule: 5 day working week, including 1 weekend a month
Working hours: 8am – 5pm with required flexibility

Ad ID: 1499761435