Live-out Housekeeper

Our client, currently residing in Belgravia but with an imminent move to St John’s Wood (in July), are seeking a Live-out Housekeeper to join their small team of household staff.

Working alongside one other Housekeeper, along with a Chef, Nanny and Driver you will be responsible for the upkeep of this stunning property. The family are down-to-earth, a couple with four lively children, who take great care of their team.

Duties include:

  • Hands on housekeeping – cleaning, tidying and organising
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Wardrobe management
  • Changing bed linen
  • Care of fine fabrics and surfaces
  • Running errands and ad hoc duties as required
  • Organising of school uniform, items for school, helping nanny when required.

We are searching for a kind, warm hearted individual to join this lovely team – nanny employed but being child-friendly is a must.

Candidate requirements:

  • Proven experience working within a similar role with excellent checkable references
  • Team player with a calm, hardworking demeanour
  • Clean DBS check
  • Flexibility required, plans can change

The family reside in London during the week and then go to the countryside over the weekend – if there are guests in the country you may be required to travel with them for a weekend to assist there and live-in at the residence for a few days if required during school holidays. Likewise, if they decide to stay in London, you might be needed to work over the weekend in in London about once a month – this is planned in advance.

Working days: Monday to Friday with the very occasional requirement to work over the weekend

Working days: 10 hours per day to be discussed

Salary: competitive depending on experience  

REF: S&W#3221108

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