Live Out Ambitious Housekeeper Based in Hampshire – July 2025 Start

SignatureStaff; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join their household staff in Hampshire. This role involves maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation in a large, formal private residence. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and excellent time management skills, contributing to a team that includes Butlers, Chefs, and Security personnel. If you are ambitious and eager to start your journey in private households, this demanding yet rewarding position offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills in a prestigious environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a large formal residence or 5-star hotel is preferred.
• Must have a driving license and own car.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the main house, outbuildings, and guest cottages.
• Perform full housekeeping duties including laundry management and polishing silverware.
• Assist House Manager with household organization and inventory management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Discretion

Communication skills

Job description

Our client is seeking a dedicated, proactive and detail-oriented Housekeeperto join the household staff of a large, formal private residence in Hampshire.

You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of the main house, outbuildings, staff accommodation and guest cottages to the highest of standards. The estate operates at an exceptionally high standard of service and is fully staffed, including Butlers, Chefs, Security, and Chauffeurs so a team player is essential.

You must have meticulous attention to detail, excellent time management and an enthusiastic attitude.

Duties include:

• Assisting the House Manager with day-to-day housekeeping operations
• Perform full housekeeping duties, ensuring all areas of the residence are immaculately maintained, including the main house, outbuildings including staff accommodation, studios and guest cottages
• Daily cleaning and upkeep of all areas which includes dusting, vacuuming, mopping and sanitising surfaces
• Laundry management, including washing, ironing, and wardrobe management
• Making beds and regular changing of bed linen
• Polishing silverware and caring for fine furniture, fixtures, and delicate materials
• Ensuring rooms are always presented to an exemplary standard
• Assisting and communicating effectively with the House Manager regarding general household organisation and maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in a large formal private residence or a 5-star hotel. This is a demanding but rewarding role that suits candidates who are ambitious, willing, and wanting to start their journey in private households. Discretion and confidentiality is paramount.

You must be able to drive and have your own car in order to apply. Whilst there is no direct pet care involved, the family have dogs.

Please see further details below:

Start: June 2025Location: HampshireDays/Hours: 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday with occasional weekendsDriving: Yes, essentialSalary: £32,000 - £35,000 gross per annum (DOE)

If you meet the above criteria, please apply with your CV.