Live-in Housekeeper

Exclusive Household Staff; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UHNW client is looking for a Live-in Housekeeper for their new residence in central London. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5+ years experience in high-end households, demonstrating exceptional standards, discretion, and the ability to manage household tasks efficiently. Responsibilities include comprehensive cleaning, wardrobe management, and occasional child care. Salary ranges from £38,000 to £45,000 gross per year, dependent on working hours and living arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years working in a formal household for UHNW private clients.
• Expertise in household management.
• Ability to maintain a professional manner at all times.

Responsibilities

• Perform all areas of cleaning including dusting, polishing, hoovering, and mopping.
• Manage wardrobe care and deep clean the property.
• Provide basic cooking and care for children as backup.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team-player attitude

Discretion

Trustworthiness

Proactive

Job description

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An UHNW client is seeking a Live-in Housekeeper for their newly renovated private residence in central London (Fitzrovia). This position can be either live-in or live-out.

Exceptionally high standards are essential for this role. Candidates must have a minimum of 5+ years working in a formal household for UHNW private clients. This position must be filled by someone with expertise and knowledge within their field. This role will be key to the smooth running of a brand-new household.

Duties include:

• All areas of cleaning including dusting, polishing, hoovering. and mopping
• Changing beds, doing laundry, ironing, and organising dry cleaning
• Wardrobe management and care of fine garments and shoes
• Cleaning of all glassware
• Deep cleaning the property at the appropriate times
• Plant & flower care
• Maintaining fine furniture, caring for antiques, artwork, and specialist high end surfaces
• Ordering cleaning products, replacing lightbulbs, and other household necessities
• Basic cooking for the family when Chef is not present
• Setting, serving, and clearing the table
• Care of 2 boys (aged 3 & 6 years) as back up for when Nanny is not in residence

Key Requirements:

• Attention to detail and proactive
• Hands-on with a great energy and team-player attitude
• Must be discreet and trustworthy, and help maintain these qualities throughout the team
• Must be well presented and maintain a professional manner at all times

Working days/hours: 5-6 days per week, 40-50 hours on a rota
Accommodation (if Live-in): basement bedroom with ensuite, staff kitchen, living, and utility rooms (only 1 other member of staff lives in)
Salary: £38,000-£45,000 gross per annum (depending on hours agreed and if Live-in or Live-out)