Live-Out Housekeeper

The Burford Recruitment Company Ltd; Bourton-on-the-Water; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency seeks a professional Housekeeper for a historic manor house in Bourton-on-the-Water. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in housekeeping, particularly in private households or high-end hospitality settings. Responsibilities include maintaining exceptional standards, conservation-grade cleaning, and assisting with various household tasks. This full-time position offers a salary of £35,000 per annum, with a generous Christmas bonus and other benefits. Flexibility is essential due to the unique nature of the household.

Benefits

Generous Christmas bonus

Meals provided while on duty

Parking available

Qualifications

• Experience within a private household or high-end hospitality environment is essential.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle due to rural location.
• Ability to provide a DBS check prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain rooms and communal areas to exceptional standards.
• Handle valuable and delicate items with care.
• Provide comprehensive laundry care for fine fabrics.
• Assist with informal dining and drinks service as needed.
• Ensure cleaning and upkeep of outbuildings and garages.
• Monitor and rotate stock.

Skills

Proven housekeeping experience

Understanding of conservation-level cleaning

Discreet and professional approach

Detail-oriented

Ability to work in a team

Job description

£35,000 per annum

• Monday to Friday
• 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Generous Christmas bonus
• Meals provided while on duty
• Parking available
• Increased flexibility required when principals are in residence (approx. 4 months per year)
• May be required to work 1:00 pm - 8:30 pm and/or a very occasional weekend

We are proudly working in partnership with a UHNW private client based in a historic Manor House in the Cotswolds. Our client is seeking an experienced, professional Housekeeper to join their small, dedicated household team on a full-time, live-out basis.

This is a rare opportunity to work within a beautifully maintained heritage property where attention to detail, discretion, and pride in presentation are essential.

The positive and friendly household team consists of a Head Butler, Under Butler, three Housekeepers, and kitchen staff. Together, they deliver exceptional service standards while preserving and caring for a historically significant property and its contents.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining rooms and communal areas to exceptional standards
• Conservation-grade dusting and careful handling of valuable and delicate items
• Comprehensive laundry care, including fine fabrics
• Room refreshes and turndown services
• Assisting with informal dining and drinks service as required
• Cleaning and upkeep of outbuildings, pool house, storage buildings, garages, and stores
• Stock ordering, monitoring, and rotation

Candidate Requirements

• Proven housekeeping experience within a private household or high-end hospitality environment
• Strong understanding of conservation-level cleaning and care
• Discreet, professional, and detail-oriented approach
• Ability to work as part of a close-knit household team
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential due to rural location)
• Ability to provide a DBS check prior to commencement