Housekeeper (Hackney + Fitzrovia)

Leaman Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A household management service is seeking an experienced Housekeeper to support two residences in Greater London. The role involves maintaining a tidy and organized home, performing general housekeeping tasks, and occasionally supervising a baby. The ideal candidate must be reliable, proactive, and skilled in managing household duties efficiently. Flexibility and excellent attention to detail are essential for this position, which offers a competitive salary of approximately £45,000 - £47,000 gross per year.

Qualifications

• Experienced professional housekeeper with a focus on cleanliness and organization.
• Comfortable working around children and able to supervise a 3-month-old baby.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and work between two households effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tidy and organized homes in both Hackney and Fitzrovia.
• Perform general housekeeping duties including cleaning, laundry, and kitchen upkeep.
• Support meal preparation and manage household supplies efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Child friendly

Organisational skills

Reliable

Proactive

Job description

Housekeeper (Live Out, Shared Role in Hackney & Fitzrovia)

Location: 3 days in Hackney & 2 days in Fitzrovia with flexibility.
Hours: Full-time, Live-out
Salary: Circa £45,000-£47,000 gross per annum, depending on experience

We are looking for an experienced, reliable, and proactive Housekeeper to support two households within one family - a young family of 3 in Hackney and a single principal's residence in Fitzrovia. The role will be split three days a week with the family (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) and two days a week with the principal's brother (Tuesday, Thursday) with some flexibility.

The Role - Hackney (3 days)

• Maintain a tidy, organised home and ensure the household runs smoothly day to day.
• General housekeeping: cleaning, laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organised; assist with basic food prep and follow simple recipes (bolognaise etc) and topping up household essentials (milk, loo roll, cleaning supplies, etc.).
• Manage household laundry and linen, including baby laundry.
• Maintain a calm and pleasant environment.
• Keep an eye on the baby (3 months old) if mum needs to pop out or attend an appointment.
• Flexible for occasional babysitting by prior agreement.

The Role - Fitzrovia (2 days)

• Oversee smooth running of a four bedroom townhouse for a single, busy professional who travels frequently.
• Ensure the property is kept spotless and organised.
• Manage laundry, linen, and wardrobe care.
• Coordinate with contractors and tradespeople as needed.
• Support with meal prep and ensure supplies are stocked.
• Oversee upkeep of pool and sauna (liaising with service providers).

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced, professional housekeeper with excellent attention to detail.
• Child friendly and comfortable around a young baby.
• Discreet, warm, and easy-going, understands boundaries and when to give space.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to take initiative.
• Confident communicating and keeping both principals updated.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to run a household independently.

Details

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, split between two households (3 days Hackney, 2 days Fitzrovia).
• Salary: Around £45,000 - £47,000 gross p.a., depending on experience.
• Start date: ASAP.
• No pets.