Head Housekeeper

The Burford Recruitment Company Ltd; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for private households is seeking a Live-out Head Housekeeper near Banbury, Oxfordshire. The ideal candidate will manage household cleanliness and organization while maintaining exceptionally high standards. Candidates must have proven experience in luxury private households or royal environments and be comfortable in a family setting with children and pets. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 gross per annum and involves coordinating with part-time staff during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Housekeeper or Senior Housekeeper in a high-end household.
• Background in luxury service environments or royal households.
• Extremely high attention to detail and pride in presentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleanliness and organization of the household.
• Maintain high standards of presentation at all times.
• Coordinate with agency staff during busy periods.

Skills

High attention to detail

Luxury household experience

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Job description

Live-out Head Housekeeper

• Near Banbury, Oxfordshire
• £50,000 gross per annum (DOE)
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend work required during busy periods

The Burford Recruitment Company are delighted to be working on behalf of a private family residing near Banbury, Oxfordshire, who are seeking an exceptional Head Housekeeper to manage and maintain their beautiful family home, which the family occupy alongside their primary residence in London.

This is a hands‑on role suited to a highly experienced Housekeeper with a background in luxury private households, royal households or five‑star hospitality environments. The successful candidate will work closely with another part‑time Housekeeper and act as the main point of contact for housekeeping and household operations. The household consists of two Principals and their two children along with dogs. The property is a well‑appointed, detached home set on its own land with seven bedrooms, antiques, valuable artwork, and delicate finishes throughout.

Responsibilities

Housekeeping & Home Management

• Oversee the daily cleanliness, presentation and organisation of the household
• Maintain exceptionally high standards throughout the home at all times
• Act as the main housekeeping point of contact for the household
• Work closely with the Estate Manager, PA and Groundsman to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations
• Provide hands‑on housekeeping support alongside the part‑time Housekeeper

Specialist Cleaning & Care

• Expert care of antiques, silver, marble, fine furnishings and valuable artwork
• Ensure correct cleaning methods are used for delicate and specialist surfaces

Laundry & Wardrobe Care

• Manage all laundry and ironing, including delicate fabrics and fine garments
• Maintain wardrobes to an immaculate standard

Additional Duties

• Coordinate with occasional agency staff during busy periods
• Support the smooth running of a second residence, used infrequently (maximum twice per month for weekends)

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Housekeeper or Senior Housekeeper within a high‑end private household
• Background in luxury service environments (UHNW Estates or royal household)
• Extremely high attention to detail and pride in presentation
• Calm, professional, and confident when working in a high‑expectation household
• Hands‑on, adaptable and able to take direction
• Comfortable working in a family household with children and dogs.

Additional Information

• No cooking required (chef employed).
• No driving duties required (vehicles available on site if needed)