Head Housekeeper - Henley

Roberta Grade Recruitment; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Roberta Grade Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head Housekeeper for a prestigious private estate near Henley-on-Thames. You will lead a housekeeping team and maintain yacht‑level standards across the property, including laundry and wardrobe management, and preparing the home for guests and events.

This live-out, rural Henley position requires a driving licence and own car, with occasional evenings and weekends during entertaining.

Responsibilities

• Leading the housekeeping team
• Maintaining yacht‑level housekeeping protocols
• Laundry & wardrobe management
• Preparing the home for guests and events
• Supporting service during entertaining

Job description

HEAD HOUSEKEEPER – PRIVATE ESTATE (HENLEY, UK) | £65K

Are you ready to swap sea life for a prestigious land‑based role? An iconic private estate near Henley‑on‑Thames is looking for an ex‑yacht steward/stewardess to lead their housekeeping team and maintain immaculate, yacht‑level standards across the property.

Key Details

• Location: Rural Henley, Oxfordshire (live‑out)
• Driving licence + own car essential
• Salary: c. £65,000
• Rota includes some evenings/weekends during entertaining

What they’re looking for:

• Ideally former yacht steward/stewardess with exceptional housekeeping standards
• Immaculate eye for detail and presentation
• Confident leading a small team
• Discreet, calm, hands‑on, and polished
• Someone who loves precision, order, and delivering 7‑star service

The role includes:

• Leading the housekeeping team
• Maintaining yacht‑level housekeeping protocols
• Laundry & wardrobe management
• Preparing the home for guests and events
• Supporting service during entertaining

If you’re ready to bring your yacht training to a world‑class estate and enjoy a stable, long‑term land‑based role, this could be the perfect next step.