FABULOUS NEW ROLE: Experienced Housekeeper, Leatherhead £50,000-£55,000k

Surrey Housekeepers; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Silksluxurylifestyle in Leatherhead seeks an experienced private Housekeeper to take full ownership of a busy Surrey home. You will present and run the household, manage schedules, and support a small team with discretion and warmth.

40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday daytime with occasional evenings and weekends and overtime; a long-term live-out role in a welcoming family setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Housekeeper in a busy private family home.
• Excellent organizational and scheduling skills.
• Discreet, trustworthy and proactive in a family setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day presentation of the home, including cleaning, laundry, ironing, wardrobe organization and linen care.
• Maintain household schedules (daily/weekly/periodic) and prep needed supplies.
• Coordinate with the household team and assist with family events as required.
• Support errands, driving duties and simple food preparation as needed.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Time management

Discretion

Team player

Driving licence

Child-friendly

Job description

FABULOUS NEW ROLE: Experienced Housekeeper, Leatherhead £50,000-£55,000k

Ref: Full Time Housekeeper £50-55k Leatherhead

Experienced Housekeeper: Private Family Home, Surrey

• Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Location: Leatherhead
• Contract: Full-time, permanent, live-out
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday daytime, plus occasional evenings and weekends as required (overtime available)

Are you an experienced private Housekeeper who takes real pride in a beautifully run home? A warm, busy family in Surrey, is looking for an accomplished Housekeeper to take full ownership of the household and become a trusted, long-term member of their small team.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone proactive and discreet, who notices what needs doing before anyone asks, and who enjoys working in a lively family environment alongside a small, established household team.

About the role

As the senior Housekeeper, you will be responsible for the presentation and smooth running of a private family residence. The family values someone who takes a holistic view of the home: anticipating needs, spotting potential issues early, improving routines and acting independently without needing constant direction.

Just as important is your attitude. You will be positive, collaborative and happy to support colleagues when needed, with the judgement to respect family routines, personal space and professional boundaries.

Key responsibilities

Housekeeping and household organization

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day presentation of the home, including detailed cleaning, laundry, ironing, wardrobe organization and bed linen care
• Care for delicate fabrics, fine furnishings and high-quality finishes
• Create and maintain daily, weekly and periodic housekeeping schedules
• Regularly check the house and grounds for maintenance issues, arranging repairs with service providers as needed
• Manage household inventories and supplies so the home is always well stocked and organized

Teamwork and family support

• Work closely and supportively with the wider household team, helping with reasonable tasks beyond core housekeeping when needed
• Stay calm and flexible when routines change, balancing immediate needs with planned work
• Support busy periods, family gatherings and entertaining, including simple food preparation, table setting and clearing
• Help with errands and other driving duties as needed
• Contribute to a warm, welcoming home and be comfortable around children

Discretion and professionalism

• Show excellent judgement and complete respect for the family’s privacy
• Know instinctively when to be present and when to step back
• Communicate clearly about completed work, outstanding tasks, supplies and maintenance

About you

• Proven experience as a Housekeeper in a busy private family home
• Exceptional organization, scheduling and time management
• Proactive, observant and resourceful, with a genuine eye for detail
• Flexible, supportive and a natural team player
• Very child friendly and happy to support
• Discreet, honest, trustworthy and dependable
• Positive, adaptable and solution-focused
• Enjoys working with children in a family setting, and comfortable with pets
• Full UK driving licence and confident driver
• Excellent, verifiable professional references

Why apply?

• Permanent, long-term position with a family who value their staff
• 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with a predictable routine
• Excellent timings, this is not a late days working
• The chance to truly own the housekeeping function and shape how the home runs
• A supportive, established household team