Festive Temp Housekeeper for Private Berkshire Estate

Abode Staff; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Abode Staff is seeking a professional Temporary Housekeeper to cover a private Berkshire residence during the Christmas period. The role demands high standards of cleanliness, meticulous laundry and ironing, and discreet support for entertaining and day-to-day running of the home.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a large private household or luxury environment, with strong fabric care, organisation, and a flexible approach to duties including occasional light cooking, pet care, and

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-standard private household or country estate.
• Excellent laundry, ironing and bed-making skills.
• Able to care for delicate fabrics and valuable furnishings.
• Flexible and reliable with weekend availability.
• Full clean driving licence; confident driving 4x4 vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain exceptionally high housekeeping standards throughout the Christmas period.
• Clean bathrooms, laundry, ironing and bed-making.
• Polish and organise wardrobes; packing/unpacking for travel; support with events.
• Assist with table presentation and guest hospitality for formal/informal occasions.
• Aid with light cooking, household deliveries, shopping and vehicle care.
• Pet care including dog walking, feeding and cleaning.

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry & ironing

Bed-making

Event support

Delicate fabrics care

Discretion & reliability

Driving licence (4x4)

Job description

Abode Staff is seeking a professional Temporary Housekeeper to cover a private Berkshire residence during the Christmas period. The role demands high standards of cleanliness, meticulous laundry and ironing, and discreet support for entertaining and day-to-day running of the home.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a large private household or luxury environment, with strong fabric care, organisation, and a flexible approach to duties including occasional light cooking, pet care, and