Live in or Live out Housekeeper Job

Greycoat Lumleys; England; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for a family in the Cotswolds. This role involves maintaining a pristine home, managing laundry, and ensuring the household runs smoothly. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, discreet, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment, adapting to the family's needs. With a focus on high standards of cleanliness and organization, you will play a key role in ensuring the family's home is welcoming and functional. This position offers a competitive salary along with an accommodation allowance, making it a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to thrive in a private household setting.

Benefits

Accommodation allowance

Flexible working hours

Pet care responsibilities

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping with a focus on cleanliness and organization.
• Ability to manage laundry and household inventories effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the family home.
• Perform laundry duties and manage household inventories.
• Care for pets and assist with events or gatherings.

Skills

Detail-oriented cleaning

Organizational skills

Laundry management

Pet care

Discretion

Silver service experience

Driving

Education

Experience in a similar role

Job description

Live in or Live out Housekeeper Job, Cotswolds

Our returning client is seeking an experienced & discreet Housekeeper who has a good eye for detail. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a small team and taking instructions from the House director. The household comprises two adults, one child, and a pet dog.

The family travels frequently for about three months each year, and the staff will be given advance notice of vacation periods as you would be required to take your leave during them.

The Housekeeper will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, organisation, and functionality of the family home. The family has high expectations in terms of cleanliness and organization. In addition to the salary, the family is willing to provide an accommodation allowance as the ideal candidate needs to live close to the Cotswolds.

Duties

• Performing thorough and meticulous cleaning of all living spaces and staff areas.

• Organizing and maintaining all rooms and areas, arranging items and furniture in a tidy and aesthetically pleasing manner.

• Laundry duties, including washing, ironing, folding, and storing clothes and linens properly.

• Managing household inventories, restocking supplies as needed and maintaining a record of household items.

• Respecting the privacy of the principals and their belongings.

• Keeping a record of any broken or missing items in the home and reporting them to the house director/Principals.

• Safely handle valuable and delicate items, such as antiques, art pieces, and collectables using suitable cleaning methods and products.

• Caring for fine fabrics, silverware, crystal, and other luxury items.

• Prepping the property for guest visits.

• Assisting other members of staff for events or gatherings, including service and clearing away.

• Ad hoc duties, running errands which will include driving.

• Reporting any issues or repairs to the head housekeeper or management.

• May be required to assist other departments occasionally or perform additional duties.

• May be required to cook meals or prep food for the family in the chef's absence.

• Maintaining items in the households such as white goods and cleaning equipment.

• Pet care may be required such as walking, feeding and trips to the vets.

• Ensuring the exterior maintenance of the property is maintained.

The ideal person would be pet friendly, ideally have silver service experience or be happy to undertake training or just be comfortable serving. Be adaptable to changing schedules and last-minute requests, as the needs of UHNW individuals can vary. You will need a clean driving license and your own car, have experience in a similar role, and be happy to work in line with the family's standards and policies. Must be discreet and happy to sign an NDA.

Salary: £55,000 gross per annum + a generous accommodation allowance. If you need to relocate you would need to be responsible for finding your own accommodation near the property.

Working Days: Monday - Friday. A bi-weekly Saturday shift of 8 am-2 pm will also be required.

Hours: 48 Hours, 8.00 am to 6:30 pm with a lunch break and two additional breaks in the day. Working hours will be adjusted to ensure they remain under 48 hours.

Start Date: ASAP

Job ID: 140665

Consultant to contact: Vicky Smith

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