Live In or Out Head Housekeeper Job

Greycoat Lumleys; Newbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Housekeeper to manage a luxurious 10-bedroom home. This hands-on role requires an energetic and fit individual who can uphold high cleanliness standards while managing wardrobes, laundry, and occasional meal preparation. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail and strong kitchen skills, ensuring a smooth household operation. Working closely with a team, this position offers the flexibility of live-in or live-out arrangements, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a family environment.

Benefits

Accommodation provided (1-bedroom cottage)

Flexible working days

Opportunity for live-in or live-out arrangement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a high-net-worth household.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of a luxury home.
• Manage family wardrobes and perform laundry tasks.
• Prepare family meals and assist with light personal assistant tasks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Kitchen Skills

Physical Fitness

Team Collaboration

Job description

Live in or Live out Senior Housekeeper Job in Newbury

A family of 5 is looking for an experienced Senior Housekeeper to manage the upkeep of their 10-bedroom home near Hungerford. This is a hands-on and demanding role, best suited to someone fit, energetic, and confident, as they will be the sole housekeeper, working closely with a team, nanny, and estate staff to ensure the smooth operation of the household.

The Senior Housekeeper will take full responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation, with additional duties including wardrobe management, occasional light personal assistant tasks, and some formal household responsibilities, such as greeting guests and serving refreshments. The household is informal when it is just the family.

The ideal candidate will be discreet, proactive, and exceptionally well-presented, with a keen eye for detail and strong kitchen skills, including the ability to occasionally prepare family meals when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Organising and maintaining the family’s wardrobes, including seasonal changes and garment care.
• All laundry and ironing.
• Carrying out general cleaning duties to uphold the high standards of a luxury home.
• Managing errands such as parcel drop-offs, dry cleaning, online shopping, and other small tasks.
• Preparing family meals when required.
• Flower arrangements.
• Monitoring and restocking pantry items and household supplies.
• Assisting with basic care for the family’s spaniel when required.

Requirements

• Proven track record in a similar role within a HNW household.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Physically fit and capable of handling the demands of a large home.
• Confident in the kitchen, with the ability to cook family meals and assist with entertaining.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, materials, and techniques.
• Comfortable collaborating within a team environment.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence and be able to commute daily if the candidate opts to live out.
• Willingness to accommodate occasional weekend work or adapt to the family’s needs.
• Highly professional and well-presented.

The ideal candidate is available early to mid-April, has a few years’ experience and would be happy to hit the ground running.

Accommodation: 1-bedroom cottage in the estate, however the role can be live in or out.

Days: Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday (inclusive) 5 day work week.

Hours: 8:30am – 6:30pm.

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience and accommodation.

Contact: Shannon [e-mail]