Live-In Housekeeper

Exclusive Household Staff; Oxshott; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Self-contained annex accommodation

Full board included

£70/week food allowance

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff seeks a seasoned Live-In Housekeeper for a luxury Oxshott estate. The role involves 50 hours per week, with 13,500 sq ft of space, full board and a £70 weekly food allowance. Accommodation is a self-contained annex with its own entrance. Start date: 01/12/2026. Reports to the House Manager.

Candidates should have 5+ years in high-end residences or luxury hotels, exceptional discretion, and the ability to coordinate with family needs and contractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years verifiable experience in large-scale estate or luxury hospitality.
• Calm, proactive and adaptable demeanor with absolute discretion.
• Willing to sign an NDA and maintain privacy and lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily/weekly/monthly deep-cleaning rotation for a 13,500 sq ft home.
• Maintain luxury surfaces, fabrics and finishes (marble, leather, linens).
• Daily bed-making, linen changes and guest suite presentation.
• Supervise housekeeping standards across all living areas and spaces.
• Oversee laundry, packing and seasonal wardrobe management.
• Co-ordinate with House Manager and external contractors as needed.
• Occasionally provide sole-charge babysitting and after-school support.

Skills

5+ years experience

Attention to detail

Discretion

Team coordination

Job description

Live-In Housekeeper

Reports to: House Manager
Location: Oxshott, Surrey
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000, inclusive of full board plus £70/week food allowance
Start Date: 01/12/2026
Working Hours: 50 hours per week. Ideally Saturdays plus one other day off in the week; flexibility to work every other Saturday considered for the right candidate
Accommodation: Self-contained annex attached to the house, comprising a full kitchen, seating area, bedroom and bathroom, with own keys and entrance.
Job Reference: EHS #9635

Our clients are seeking a highly experienced, detail-oriented Housekeeper to join their household in Oxshott, taking responsibility for the meticulous cleanliness, care and presentation of a substantial 13,500 sq ft luxury property, working closely with the House Manager.

The family consists of two Principals and their three children, aged 4, 8 and 10, along with one black Labrador. The Housekeeper will be the only other person living on-site, working closely alongside the House Manager, with contractors such as gardeners and window cleaners attending the property as needed.

The successful candidate will bring a minimum of 5 years' experience in high-end private residences or 5-star boutique hotels, with the autonomy, attention to detail and absolute discretion required for a large, luxury family estate. A calm, proactive and adaptable demeanour is essential.

Duties to include, but are not limited to

• Implementing and following a daily, weekly and monthly deep-cleaning rotation to keep the entire 13,500 sq ft home consistently immaculate
• Cleaning and maintaining delicate luxury surfaces, including marble, limestone, travertine, hardwood, gold/silver plating, crystal and fine antiques
• Daily bed-making, linen changes and luxury turn-down presentation for family and guest suites when needed
• Maintaining pristine standards across high-use areas, including the kitchen, playroom, living rooms, home gym, spa/pool areas, bar and home cinema
• Expert handling of high-end delicate fabrics (silk, cashmere, lace) and bespoke tailoring
• Managing laundry operations, including sorting, washing, stain treating, steaming and precise hand-ironing of luxury linens and clothing
• Seasonal wardrobe organisation, cataloguing garments and preparing luggage/packing for travel
• Liaising with the House Manager on incoming and outgoing dry-cleaning inventories
• Maintaining stock levels of cleaning products, toiletries and pantry basics, and supporting grocery and supply runs
• Supporting the House Manager in overseeing external contractors, maintenance tradespeople and specialist technicians
• Promptly reporting property defects, broken appliances or structural repair needs to the House Manager
• Sole charge or backup babysitting of the Principals' three children approximately once a week/fortnight when parents are out in the evening
• Supporting childcare during school holidays and minor illnesses, alongside the House Manager and working parents
• Occasionally preparing simple, healthy meals and snacks for the children
• After-school care, including watching over the youngest child (4) while the House Manager/Principal collects the older children

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' verifiable experience in a similar large-scale estate with High-Net-Worth Individuals, or in a luxury hospitality environment
• Expert understanding of chemical safety, appropriate product usage for premium finishes, and high-end appliance operation
• Previous experience looking after/watching over children is essential
• Willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and maintain absolute respect for the family's privacy and lifestyle
• Clean record and clear background/DBS check
• Energetic and an eye for elite-level symmetry and presentation, and a calm, proactive, adaptable demeanour