Live in Housekeeper St Johns Wood

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

Job summary

A distinguished UHNW family in St John’s Wood, London is seeking a highly experienced Live in Housekeeper. This long-term position involves maintaining a luxury residence, requiring expertise in high-level cleaning, wardrobe management, and pet care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and strong communication skills while working alongside a household team.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Proficient in housekeeping with high-end materials care.
• Experience managing wardrobes and clothing systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning and care of luxury furnishings.
• Laundry and ironing of delicate items.
• Wardrobe management and organization.

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry

Wardrobe management

Pet care

Communication

Education

Minimum 4 years’ experience in UHNW homes

Job description

Live in Housekeeper – UHNW Family – St John’s Wood, London
Start Date:Early August 2025, the family are arriving from America on 8 th August
Salary:£45,000 DOE + accommodation
Schedule:5 days a week – the principals are looking for 7 day cover, they are flexible to how the schedule is set between the 2 housekeepers (they employ a live out)
Accommodation: within the main house including a private bedroom, sitting room and kitchen, dedicated staff stair access.

An UHNW family relocating from the US is seeking a highly experienced, senior level housekeeper for their stunning 25,000 sq ft residence in St John’s Wood, London. This is a long term positions in a high level household with luxury furnishings.

The Household:

• Family of three: principal couple and one teenage son (14), three adult sons who visit occasionally from college
• 2 small dogs (Boston Terriers) – must be dog friendly
• There will also be a maintenance person, chauffeur, PA and 1 other Housekeeper employed
• The principals are highly organised, detail oriented, and value discretion, efficiency, and strong communication from their household team.

The Property:
A beautifully designed, high-spec home with:

• 6/7 large bedrooms and bathrooms
• Specialist rooms including an indoor swimming pool, spa/gym, cinema, and wine cellar, bar
• Very high spec finishes, high end furnishings, and luxury clothing

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily high level cleaning and care of luxury materials (marble, silk, crystal, antique furniture, art)
• Laundry and ironing (including delicate and designer items)
• Wardrobe management: meticulous organisation, labelling, inventory, seasonal rotation, packing/unpacking
• Working closely with the principal’s stylist to maintain clothing systems and cataloguing using apps
• Running errands, liaising with dry cleaners and suppliers
• Breakfast, light lunch and occasional dinner support
• Light pet care (feeding, letting dogs in/out)
• Occasional babysitting and supervision for teenage son
• Guest room preparation and support during entertaining
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in UHNW homes with checkable references
• Excellent laundry and housekeeping skills, including knowledge of high-end surface/material care
• Professional, discreet, respectful of boundaries
• Confident communicator and team player who takes initiative and gives direction when needed
• Tech-literate and happy to follow or implement clothing inventory/logging systems
• Flexible, trustworthy, child and pet friendly
• Happy to wear a uniform at work (provided)

*please note that we cannot guarantee a response to every application*