Part-time Housekeeper

Our clients, with a beautiful residence close to Virginia Water in Surrey, are seeking a Part-time Housekeeper to join their small friendly team of household staff.

Duties include:

  • All aspects of hands-on housekeeping – cleaning, tidying and organising
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Unpacking for the principles
  • Changing bed linen
  • Deep cleaning when the family are away
  • Ordering groceries and household products
  • Laying and clearing the table
  • Arranging flowers
  • Ad hoc errands

This is a large property consisting of 6 bedrooms, along with a gym, sauna, steam room, and outdoor pool with pool house.

The family do occasionally entertain, so the willingness and ability to offer some flexibility for evening/weekend work is desirable – these events are planned in advance so notice would be given.

Candidate requirements:

  • Knowledgeable and meticulous with all aspects of housekeeping and care of delicate fabrics, furnishings and high end flooring
  • Proven experience within a similar position with excellent checkable references
  • Bubbly and friendly but respectful of family boundaries
  • Full UK license with own car – there is no public transport close by to the property
  • Pet friendly – the family have dogs
  • Hardworking, team orientated with a can-do attitude
  • Well organised and able to pivot
  • Good level of English
  • Competent with use of technology such as intercoms, TV systems – training will be provided

Working days: Monday to Friday

Working hours: 10am – 2pm (some flexibility)

Hourly rate: £20-£22 gross per hour

REF: S&W#3209260

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