Housekeeper/Cleaner – Near Kingham, Cotswolds
A warm and informal private family household, located near Kingham between Burford and Stow-on-the-Wold, is seeking an experienced and proactive Housekeeper/Cleaner to help maintain its full-time residence to an excellent standard.
This is a hands-on cleaning position suited to someone who takes pride in their work, has excellent attention to detail and can work independently. The successful candidate will be discreet, trustworthy, organised and respectful of the family’s privacy.
Responsibilities:
- Undertaking all general hands-on housekeeping and cleaning
- Carrying out deep cleaning and seasonal cleaning
- Cleaning and caring for bedrooms, bathrooms and reception rooms
- Maintaining excellent presentation and organisation throughout the residence
- Laundry, ironing and wardrobe care
- Changing beds and managing household linens
- Cleaning and caring for household surfaces and furnishings
- Keeping cleaning products and household supplies well stocked
- Running occasional errands, including food and personal shopping
- Flower arranging and attending to the finer details of the home
- Assisting with informal or formal service when the family entertains
- Caring for the family’s dog when required
Candidate requirements:
- Previous professional housekeeping or cleaning experience, ideally within a private household or similarly high-standard environment
- Excellent cleaning, laundry and ironing skills
- A strong eye for detail and pride in maintaining a beautifully presented home
- Discreet, trustworthy, proactive and respectful of professional boundaries
- Able to work independently and manage daily priorities efficiently
- Flexible and willing to assist with occasional additional household duties
- Dog-friendly
- A confident driver with a valid driving licence
- Excellent references
- The right to work in the UK
Position details:
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Location: Near Kingham, between Burford and Stow-on-the-Wold, Cotswolds
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Working days and hours: Full time
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Salary: £45,000
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Driving: Essential
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Start date: To be confirmed
