Live-Out Housekeeper

Exclusive Household Staff; Farnham; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff is seeking a Live-Out Housekeeper for a private Buckinghamshire household. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, independent working style and comfort around a family with a baby on the way.

You will manage day‑to‑day housekeeping, laundry, ironing and delicate fabric care in a private, high-standard home in Buckinghamshire, near Farnham Common. Cooking experience is a bonus but not essential; a Food Safety qualification is essential if cooking.

Qualifications

• Experience working in private households to high standards.
• Food Safety qualification is essential if cooking for the household.
• Comfortable handling delicate fabrics, surfaces and items.
• Ability to manage daily housekeeping tasks independently and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Thorough cleaning and upkeep of the household to a high standard.
• Laundry, including washing, folding and putting clothes away.
• Ironing and care of delicate garments such as wool and cashmere.
• Care of marble floors and delicate surfaces, silver and grand piano.
• Maintain a well-organised and tidy home; ensure safe use of cleaning products.

Skills

Private household experience

Attention to detail

Discretion

Laundry & ironing

Independent worker

Job description

Live-Out Housekeeper
Location: Farnham Common, Buckinghamshire
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week; ideally 9:00am–5:00pm, but flexible for the right candidate
Salary: £37,000–£45,000 gross per annum, depending on experience and suitability
Start: ASAP (flexibility for the right candidate)
Job Reference: EHS #9598

A lovely private household based in Buckinghamshire is seeking a capable Housekeeper to join their household.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the home, ensuring it is maintained to an excellent standard and remains organised, immaculate and well presented. The role will suit a meticulous and hands-on Housekeeper who takes pride in their work and is confident caring for delicate garments, specialist surfaces and valuable household items.

Cooking experience is a bonus but is not essential. However, the successful candidate must hold a Food Safety qualification and be comfortable with basic food preparation, including safely heating frozen and refrigerated meals.

The family are expecting a baby in November. No childcare is required as part of the role, although the successful candidate should be comfortable working around children. A willingness to occasionally assist with the baby or provide an extra pair of hands when needed would be considered a significant advantage but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Thorough cleaning and upkeep of the household to a high standard
• Laundry, including washing, folding and putting clothes away
• Ironing and careful care of delicate garments
• Experience handling wool, cashmere, baby clothing and other delicate fabrics
• Caring for marble flooring and other delicate or specialist surfaces
• Delicate cleaning and care of household items, including a grand piano and silver
• Maintaining a well-organised and tidy household
• Ensuring cleaning products and equipment are used appropriately and safelyBasic food preparation and safely heating frozen and refrigerated meals
• Assisting with cooking where skills allow
• Maintaining high standards of presentation throughout the home
• Other general housekeeping duties as required by the household

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a private housekeeper or in a similar high-standard household
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a home to an excellent standard
• Confident handling delicate fabrics, surfaces and household items
• Good laundry and ironing skills
• Well organised, reliable and discreet
• Able to work independently and manage daily housekeeping tasks efficiently
• Food Safety qualification is essential if coking for the household
• Comfortable with basic food preparation and safely heating prepared meals
• Cooking experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• A professional, flexible and hands-on approach
• Excellent understanding of household care and organisation