LIVE OUT HOUSEKEEPER

The Lady Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household in Kensington is seeking a Live Out Housekeeper. The ideal candidate will be a professional Russian-speaking individual with a keen eye for detail and at least three years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include maintaining high housekeeping standards, providing exceptional service, and assisting with various needs of the family, including laundry and trip planning. A competitive salary of £48,000 per year plus a Christmas bonus is offered, with flexible working days.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Christmas bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience required.
• Experience in a semi-formal, fully-staffed household preferred.
• Solid 5-star hotel experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional standard of service.
• Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the property.
• Attend to the needs of the principal to ensure comfort.

Skills

Russian language proficiency

Attention to detail

Team player

Proactive attitude

Job description

Live Out Housekeeper – Kensington

Salary: £48,000 per year plus a Christmas bonus. Start: ASAP. The role is permanent, full time, live‑out with flexible days off on rotation.

Hours: 9:00 am–5:00 pm, five days per week.

We are looking for a professional Russian‑speaking Housekeeper to work for our private clients based in Kensington.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional standard of service to the family and their guests.
• Comfortable working around pet cats.
• Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the property and outside to ensure all standards and operational flows are well maintained.
• Care of bedroom suites, change beds, replenish linen, bathrooms, kitchen and garden.
• Attend to the needs of the principal and make their environment as comfortable as possible.
• Support members of the operational house team to deliver the highest level of personal service to the principal.
• Liaise with the principal to ensure wardrobes and other requirements are well taken care of.
• Assist with the day‑to‑day running and working in all areas of the laundry (washing, pressing, sorting, spot cleaning and dry cleaning).
• Trip planning and packing/unpacking for the principals.
• Respond to any other ad hoc duties as required by the family – a high level of amenability and flexibility is required.

Experience and Skills

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in a semi‑formal, fully‑staffed household.
• High standards of service and a strong work ethic.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Solid 5‑star hotel experience will also be considered.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Comfortable working around cats.
• Team player and excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with other staff members and the principals.

The employee’s holiday year runs between 1 January and 31 December, and the holiday entitlement is 28 days annual leave, including English Bank and Public Holidays.

Minimum of 3 years relevant experience is required to receive the advertised rate of pay.