Weekend Housekeeper / PA

Exclusive Household Staff; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-In accommodation available

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff in Holland Park, London, seeks a weekend Housekeeper/PA for a family of three in a large four-floor home. The role demands high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and efficiency, with weekend work from 10:00 to 19:00 on Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon.

The duties include cleaning, laundry, wardrobe care, food prepa ration, errands, pet care, and support for dinner parties. Live-In accommodation is available, and flexibility with hours is welcomed. Start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in formal private residences, with at least 3 years in one household
• Highest standards of cleaning and hygiene
• Excellent laundry and wardrobe management skills

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and tidying the entire home to a superior standard, including interior windows, patios, pathways, and steps
• Assisting with food preparation and kitchen organisation; ability to prepare fresh family meals is a plus
• Making weekly grocery shopping lists; maintaining refrigerator, pantry, and cupboards
• Making beds, changing linens and towels
• Collecting, washing, ironing, mending, and returning laundry
• Managing wardrobes and arranging dry-cleaning
• Answering the door and telephone; managing deliveries and errands
• Feeding and attending to household pets
• Watering plants and assisting with dinner parties and events
• Handling petty cash and liaising with contractors

Skills

Trustworthy

Highly organised

Energetic and proactive

Detail oriented

Follows instructions

Safety conscious

Flexible and adaptable

Team player

Job description

Holland Park, London , Salary: £22 gross per hour

Location: Holland Park, London
Working Hours: Friday - Sunday or Saturday - Monday (Flexible, and can accommodate to preference), 10am - 7pm
Salary: £22 gross per hour
Accommodation if Live-In: Private Bedroom with Kitchenette and ensuite (separate entrance)
Start Date: ASAP

Job Summary
A highly professional and experienced weekend Housekeeper / PA is required for a family of three, with two university-age children, in a large four-floor property in Holland Park, London. The home includes 5 bedrooms (inc staff accom), 7 bathrooms, a drawing room, family room, gym, and spa. A highly energetic, self-motivated, and reliable candidate is essential.

The role involves overseeing the smooth running of the household to the highest standards of cleanliness, organisation, and efficiency, as well as providing general support to the family.

Pet friendliness is essential as the family has dogs (both small and large), supported by a daily dog walker.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning and tidying the entire home to a superior standard, including interior windows, patios, pathways, and steps
• Assisting with food preparation, cleaning, tidying, and organising the kitchen, butler's pantry, and wine room; ability to prepare fresh family meals is a plus
• Making weekly grocery shopping lists; maintaining refrigerator, pantry, and cupboards; discarding out-of-date items
• Making beds, changing linens and towels
• Collecting, washing, ironing, mending, and returning laundry
• Managing wardrobes and arranging dry-cleaning
• Answering the door and telephone; managing deliveries and running errands
• Feeding and attending to household pets
• Watering household plants and flower arranging
• Assisting with preparation for dinner parties and special events
• Handling petty cash and family debit card
• Liaising with tradespeople, suppliers, and contractors
• Managing security alarms
• Maintaining household supplies, cleaning equipment, and arranging servicing of all appliances and home systems
• Notifying the employer immediately if any items need repair or are broken
• Carrying out any other reasonable tasks as requested by the family

Required Attributes

• Trustworthy, reliable, and responsible
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and consistent in work quality
• Able to follow instructions and take initiative
• Safety-conscious and accountable for mistakes
• Flexible and adaptable
• Team work is highly important as you'll be working with their full- time housekeeper on cross over days

Essential Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in formal private residences, with at least 3 years in one household
• Highest standards of cleaning and hygiene
• Excellent laundry and wardrobe management skills