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Housekeeper Job

Greycoat Lumleys

West Midlands

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated housekeeper to manage a beautiful 5-bedroom country home in Worcestershire. This role requires a proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and a love for dogs, as you will be caring for two beloved pets. The ideal candidate will enjoy a relaxed working environment while maintaining high standards. With a flexible schedule and a fully expensed car provided, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a warm family atmosphere. If you are organized, friendly, and ready for a fulfilling role, this could be your next adventure!

Benefits

Fully expensed car
Accommodation provided
All bills included
Flexible working hours

Qualifications

  • Prior experience in housekeeping or similar role is essential.
  • Must be dog-friendly and have a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Housekeeping to a high standard and managing the home.
  • Occasional cooking, laundry, and pet care including dog walking.

Skills

Attention to detail
Timekeeping skills
Organisational skills
Dog-friendly
Cooking

Tools

Clean driving license
DBS check

Job description

Live in or Live out Child friendly Housekeeper Job in Worcestershire

A new client of Greycoat Lumleys is seeking a dedicated housekeeper to care for their 5-bedroom country home located in Worcestershire. The family has a relaxed and informal approach but expects discretion and high standards in their home.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role, along with a positive and proactive attitude and strong attention to detail. The family includes two older school-age children and their two beloved dogs, one small and one large, so being dog-friendly is essential. The household also employs a gardener and handyman.

The family travels approximately four times a year, during which you will be required for dog sitting and house sitting. These periods are usually planned with ample notice. Additionally, you will be required to carry out occasional babysitting. Longer periods of time away will be compensated with extra pay or time off in lieu.

Duties to include:

  1. Housekeeping to a high standard
  2. House management & organisation of the home
  3. Occasional cooking may be required
  4. Laundry, ironing and fabric care to include dry cleaning
  5. Provisioning for the household
  6. Running errands and shopping
  7. Occasional school runs
  8. Pet care and dog walking
  9. Liaising with contractors

The ideal person would be friendly and relaxed, have good timekeeping skills and organisation skills. You will need to be a driver with a clean license. A fully expensed car is provided for work and private purposes. DBS check required at job offer, including any partners living in the accommodation. No pets please.

Start date: Mid-April

Working week: 5 days a week Monday - Friday

Hours: 45 hours a week, 8-5 flexible to discuss alternative times

Salary: Live in up to £40,000 GPA depending on longevity in roles. Live out – please present expectations

Accommodation: An immaculate one-bedroom flat with garden space and own entrance. This is located in the adjacent coach house. All bills included.

Job reference number: 132023

If you wish to apply and are not already registered with Greycoat Lumleys please send your updated CV to vickys@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

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