Live out Housekeeper

Exclusive Household Staff; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff is seeking a professional Live-out Housekeeper for a private family based in London, with travel between homes and occasional abroad. The role requires 5+ years in a private household, high organisation, discretion, and strong English communication.

The successful candidate will manage cleaning to a very high standard, handle laundry and ironing, and assist with breakfast preparation plus light meals. Flexibility and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in a private household role.
• Able to work independently and with other staff.
• Discreet and respectful of privacy.
• Good standard of English.
• Willing to travel with the family domestically and abroad.
• Fully flexible approach to the role.
• Proactive and anticipates needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain exceptionally high cleaning standards throughout the property.
• Laundry and ironing.
• Prepare a healthy breakfast each morning; occasional light lunch or dinner.
• General daily upkeep of the London residence including organisation and shopping.
• Run errands as required.
• Operate household technology (TVs and security systems).
• Travel with the family between homes in the UK and abroad as needed.

Skills

Private household experience

Discretion

Attention to detail

English communication

Organisational skills

Travel readiness

Independent work

Team collaboration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, professional and discreet Housekeeper to support a private family based in London, with the flexibility to travel between the family's homes and occasionally abroad. This is a stable, long-term position supporting a multi-generational family across homes, some of which have pets and children. The role suits a highly organised, proactive individual who is comfortable working independently while also supporting the wider household and other staff when required.

• Job Title: Live outHousekeeper
• Primary Location: London
• Start Date: Flexible for the right candidate

Candidate Profile

• At least five years of experience in a similar private household role.
• The right energy and fit for the family and other staff
• A fully flexible approach to the role
• Initiative, happy to see what needs doing, anticipate needs and stay one step ahead
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• High attention to detail
• Good standard of English
• Driving would be useful but not essential
• Positive, confident and professional manner
• Discreet and respectful of privacy at all times
• Happy to be in busy family homes, some of which have pets and children

Household Responsibilities

• Maintain exceptionally high cleaning standards throughout the property
• Good laundry skills, including confident processing of laundry and efficient ironing
• Confident preparation of a healthy breakfast each morning
• Happy to prepare an occasional light lunch or dinner, which would be advantageous but is not essential
• General daily upkeep of the London residence including organisation and shopping
• Running errands as required
• Operating household technology such as TVs and security systems
• Taking meter readings and assisting with basic maintenance tasks
• Occasional travel to the countryside to help cover other staff members' holidays, for up to a week at a time
• Willingness and flexibility to travel with the family between homes in the UK and abroad, including occasional trips to Europe for up to two weeks at a time, with plenty of notice given

Hours and Flexibility

This is a full-time role, requiring approximately 35-40 hours per week. The role is predominantly based in London from but requires flexibility depending on family travel. Weekend work will also be required, approximately two weekends per month. The successful candidate should be comfortable with a variable schedule.

Other

• Salary dependent on experience
• 28 days paid holiday including bank holidays