TRADITIONAL HOUSEKEEPER

The Lady Limited; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated part-time housekeeper to maintain a beautiful five-bedroom property in rural Northamptonshire. This role requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to work independently, ensuring that all areas of the home are kept in pristine condition. Responsibilities include cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, and overseeing contractors. The ideal candidate will be reliable and trustworthy, with a passion for maintaining a welcoming home environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who values traditional housekeeping and enjoys working in a serene rural setting.

Benefits

20 days holiday entitlement

Credit card for household purchases

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping with a focus on traditional values.
• Ability to work independently and manage property upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of living areas and outdoor spaces.
• Oversee contractors and manage household shopping.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Initiative

Job description

We are seeking an experienced part time housekeeper with traditional values and an excellent eye for detail to care for and maintain our five bedroom detached property in rural Northamptonshire.

The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, reliable, and trustworthy. An ability to work under own initiative is essential and when required to be the sole keeper of the property. This is a ‘live out’ position therefore the preferred individual would need to be based locally.

The housekeeping roll would include but not be limited to: *Cleaning - general cleanliness of all living areas including a small workout room. *Flowers - purchasing and arranging indoor flowers. *Laundry - weekly bedding, towels, napkins, business shirts and gym wear *Ironing - Crisp and sharp business shirts, bedding plus all general items as required. *Windows - maintaining the cleanliness of the interior and exterior. *Outside furniture - maintaining the cleanliness of seating, loungers, dining table and outdoor areas. *Dry cleaning – Drop off and collection as required. *Household shopping – all cleaning products, kitchen rolls, toilet rolls etc *Grocery shopping - Fresh produce, stock cupboard items, soft drinks etc *Contractors - Overseeing gardeners, electricians , decorators, pest control plus any other tradesperson on site. *Weekends - occasional visits to ensure property security. Holidays - 20 day entitlement per annum. Credit Card - Will be provided for household purchases. Hours - To fit the position. Salary - A three month probationary period at an agreed starting salary. Thereafter rising to a mutually agreeable salary, which will be based upon experience.