Live In/ Out Housekeeper

Marcilly Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A private recruitment firm is seeking a professional Housekeeper for a luxury family residence in Central London. The role offers both live-in and live-out options, with responsibilities including daily housekeeping, laundry, and maintaining high standards of discretion and professionalism. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in a private setting or five-star hospitality. Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000 DOE with accommodation options available.

Benefits

Private 1-bedroom staff suite (if live-in)

Utilities and meals included

Professional work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a private household or five-star hospitality environment.
• Exceptional detail orientation in housekeeping and laundry.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily housekeeping across the family’s private areas.
• Preparing breakfast and organising daily household tasks.
• Laundry, wardrobe, and linen care.

Skills

Housekeeping and laundry skills

Communication Skills

Discretion and professionalism

Pet care

Job description

Housekeeper – UHNW Private Family Residence (Live-In or Live-Out)

Location: Central London

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 DOE

Accommodation (if live-in): Private 1-bedroom staff suite (bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room) Contract: Full-time, live-in or live-out

Schedule: Rota basis – split shifts (morning & evening), five-day week including some weekends

Start: ASAP

Marcilly Recruitment’s client, a private UHNW family, is seeking a professional and discreet Housekeeper to join their fully staffed, luxury residence in Central London.

The home has been newly renovated to exceptional standards and is managed by an experienced, long-standing household team in a warm yet professional environment. The successful candidate will take particular care of the family’s personal and informal living areas, ensuring every detail is maintained to five-star standards.

This role can be live-in or live-out, depending on the candidate’s preference.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily housekeeping across the family’s private and informal areas, maintaining immaculate presentation
• Cleaning and care of bedrooms, bathrooms, and family spaces to luxury standards
• Morning preparation including breakfast set-up and daily household organisation
• Evening turn-down and light support with family dinners and evening routines
• Laundry, wardrobe, and linen care, including delicate and designer garments
• General tidying, resetting, and organisation throughout the day
• Dog walking and pet care as required
• Occasional assistance with errands and ad hoc household tasks
• Coordinating with other household staff and communicating effectively within the team
• Always upholding the highest standards of discretion, professionalism, and family privacy

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a private household or five-star hospitality environment
• Exceptional housekeeping and laundry skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Warm, professional, and family-focused demeanour
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Pet and child friendly
• Flexible and adaptable, willing to work split shifts and occasional weekends
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check
• Excellent, verifiable references

Accommodation (if live-in)

A private one-bedroom staff suite is available onsite, comprising a bedroom, bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, and living room. Utilities and meals included; full privacy respected.

The Environment

This is a beautifully designed, newly refurbished London home maintained to the highest standard. The principals are respectful, generous employers who value professionalism, discretion, and loyalty. The household team is experienced, warm, and collaborative.

Application

Please apply with your CV (Word format), availability, and salary expectations.

Marcilly Recruitment is a London-based recruitment firm specialising in business support and private household placements.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond individually. If you have not heard from us within five working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful.