We are looking for a warm, dependable and experienced Live-in Housekeeper to join a kind and welcoming family at their substantial private residence, situated in a beautiful village on the Berkshire border.
The family are seeking someone looking for a long-term position who will enjoy becoming a valued part of their existing household team, working alongside a full-time cleaner, gardener and house manager. This is very much a team environment, and they would love to find someone proactive, flexible and naturally happy to lend a hand wherever needed.
The ideal candidate will bring a traditional approach to housekeeping, with excellent laundry skills, attention to detail and pride in creating a welcoming, beautifully cared-for home. You will recognise what needs doing and take initiative to keep the household organised and running smoothly. Alongside maintaining the home to a high standard, you will enjoy family-style cooking and baking. Confidence preparing classic British family meals, including roast dinners, seasonal dishes and home baking, would be particularly welcome. The family enjoy fresh, wholesome and uncomplicated food, with gluten-free dietary requirements to accommodate.
This is a relaxed, informal and friendly household, so personality and fit are particularly important. The family would love someone warm, kind and trustworthy who takes pride in their work while maintaining the highest professional standards, discretion and respect for privacy. They hope to find someone who will enjoy becoming a trusted part of the household for many years to come.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining the house to an exceptionally high standard of cleanliness, presentation and organisation.
- Daily housekeeping, including the care of bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, reception rooms and family living areas.
- Full household laundry, ironing and careful wardrobe management, including caring for fine fabrics and arranging specialist dry cleaning where appropriate.
- Preparing fresh, wholesome family-style meals, including classic British dishes, and baking when required.
- Catering for gluten-free dietary requirements.
- Assisting with menu planning, grocery lists, stock rotation and maintaining a clean, organised kitchen.
- Helping prepare the house for family gatherings, informal entertaining and visiting guests, including laying tables, assisting with service where required and returning the home to its usual immaculate standard afterwards.
- Monitoring household supplies and advising when replenishment is required.
- Reporting maintenance issues promptly to the family or appropriate contractors.
- Assisting with the day-to-day care of the family’s dogs and cat when required.
- Working collaboratively with other members of the household team to ensure the home runs smoothly and efficiently.
Essential requirements:
- Previous experience as a Housekeeper within a substantial private household.
- Exceptional housekeeping standards and attention to detail.
- Excellent laundry and wardrobe management skills.
- Strong organisational ability and a proactive approach.
- Confidence preparing fresh family meals, including classic British cooking.
- Experience catering for gluten-free dietary requirements.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an established team.
- A warm, friendly manner and a dependable, flexible attitude.
- Excellent spoken English.
- High levels of discretion and confidentiality.
- Comfortable around dogs and cats.
- Full UK driving licence.
Hours: Monday to Friday, with flexibility for occasional weekend work.
Salary: £45,000–£50,000+.
Accommodation: Live-in. beautiful renovated Cottage
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