Senior Housekeeper

Marcilly Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Housekeeper for a private residence in Central London. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in luxury settings, exceptional attention to detail, and leadership skills. Ideal candidates are proactive team players comfortable in a semi-formal environment, fluent in English with strong references. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a private UHNW household or luxury hospitality environment.
• Experienced in caring for fine materials and finishes.
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain immaculate standards of cleanliness throughout the residence.
• Lead junior housekeepers and support their tasks.
• Ensure formal and informal areas are guest-ready at all times.

Skills

Exceptional housekeeping and organisational skills

Ability to lead or mentor junior staff

Attention to detail

Fluent in English

Proactive and hands-on approach

Job description

Senior Housekeeper – UHNW Private Residence

Location: Central London

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 DOE

Hours: Five-day week on a rota basis, with occasional weekend cover

Contract: Full-time, live-out

Start: ASAP

Marcilly Recruitment’s client, a distinguished UHNW family, is seeking an experienced and professional Senior Housekeeper to join their fully staffed private residence in Central London.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a highly skilled housekeeper with exceptional attention to detail, strong leadership skills, and experience working to the highest standards in luxury homes or five‑star hospitality environments. The residence has been newly renovated and is maintained to an immaculate standard.

Working as part of a small, dedicated household team, the Senior Housekeeper will take pride in ensuring the seamless presentation and smooth day‑to‑day running of this beautiful home.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain immaculate standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the residence
• Lead by example and support junior housekeepers where required
• Care for fine furnishings, art, antiques, and specialist finishes with precision and discretion
• Daily cleaning and preparation of bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas to five‑star hotel standard
• Manage linen care, wardrobe organisation, and laundry as needed
• Ensure formal and informal areas are guest‑ready at all times
• Coordinate with the wider household team and report maintenance or supply needs promptly
• Assist with guest preparation, table settings, and light service when required
• Support in maintaining cleaning inventories and household supplies
• Uphold household protocols and ensure smooth communication within the team

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a private UHNW household or luxury hospitality environment
• Proven ability to lead or mentor junior staff
• Exceptional housekeeping and organisational skills with a meticulous eye for detail
• Experienced in caring for fine materials and finishes
• Calm, discreet, and highly professional
• Team player with a flexible, proactive, and hands‑on approach
• Comfortable working in a semi‑formal yet family‑oriented environment
• Pet and child friendly
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check
• Strong, verifiable references

The Environment

This is a beautifully designed, newly refurbished Central London home run to exacting standards. The principals are respectful, generous employers who value loyalty, professionalism, and discretion. The household team is warm, well‑established, and collaborative.

Application

Application: Please apply with your CV (Word format), availability, and salary expectations.

Marcilly Recruitment is a London‑based recruitment firm specialising in business support and private household placements.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond individually. If you have not heard from us within five working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful.