Live-in Housekeeper, Nr Woodstock

Our clients, based in a beautiful village near Woodstock, Oxfordshire, are looking for a experienced live-in Housekeeper to maintain their family property. You will be working as part of a large team in a fully staffed house.


Due to the location of the property they welcome family members and pets. The property is a beautiful two-bedroom coach house which is located on the grounds of the main house.

Duties outlined but not limited too:

  • Household care, cleaning, organising, and managing
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Silver polishing and care for the family China
  • Cleaning and caring for household valuables including art and rugs
  • Flower arranging and table setting with flowers from the garden
  • Laying fires, cleaning the fireplace, and booking the annual chimney sweep service
  • Preparing for arrival of visitors, welcoming them, and caring for their various needs
  • Detailed attention to the preparation and presentation of the bedlinens and bathrooms
  • Wardrobe management, including delicate laundry care
  • Making household purchases
  • Supporting the family chef for food/grocery orders and deliveries
  • Table service (formal and informal)
  • Covering events in Oxford and London (service, cleaning)
  • Cook small meals if the chef is not present
  • Liaison with the London team including the PA and housekeeper
  • Happy to help care for the family dog.

Salary: £50,000 (experience dependent) 

REF: S&W284

Sector: Private Household
Job Category: Live in Housekeeper
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Oxfordshire Woodstock

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