We are seeking one experienced, reliable and meticulous housekeeper to support a substantial private residence in Hatfield.
This role requires someone with proven experience working in large private households with more seven bedrooms, five of which are used daily, who understands how to organise their workload and maintain excellent standards across a sizeable property.
The position will begin at one day per week, with the possibility of increasing over time. Applicants should be happy with the initial commitment and it would be desirable for them to be open to additional days in the future, subject to mutual agreement.
About the household:
The household comprises four adults and one child, with three additional children visiting every other weekend. There are also two resident cats.
The property extends over three floors and includes seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, together with a kitchen, dining room, living room, office, ballroom and basement. An adjoining self-contained flat includes a kitchen, living room and toilet. Additional areas include a marquee and stables.
Key responsibilities:
Working to an agreed housekeeping schedule, duties will include:
· Vacuuming and mopping floors.
· Dusting and polishing furniture, surfaces and fittings, using appropriate products.
· Cleaning skirting boards, doors and windowsills.
· Cleaning and sanitising bathrooms and toilets.
· Maintaining bedrooms and guest rooms, changing bed linen and making beds.
· Keeping communal living and entertaining areas tidy and presentable.
· Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately.
· Spot-cleaning and completing periodic deep-cleaning tasks.
· Washing bed sheets, and changing bed linen
· Washing towels
· Washing clothes
· Ironing
· Organising duties; focusing on keeping wardrobes, pantries, storage spaces and daily household operations structured and efficient.
· Accepting deliveries, parcels
· Track and manage cleaning product inventory.
Kitchen and adjoining flat:
· Cleaning and sanitising worktops, sinks and splashbacks.
· Cleaning the cooker, oven, microwave and other appliances.
· Cleaning fridge and freezer interiors and exteriors as required.
· Cleaning cupboard and drawer fronts, with interiors cleaned periodically.
· Cleaning pantry areas, washing dishes and keeping kitchen areas organised.
· Maintaining the adjoining flat’s kitchen, living room and toilet to the same standard as the main house.
Cat-related duties:
· Cleaning two litter trays and disposing of waste.
· Keeping feeding and litter areas clean and hygienic.
· Cleaning areas used by the cats.
Periodic tasks and priorities
The marquee, stables, basement and other less frequently used areas will be included in a planned cleaning rotation as required.
Given the size of the property and the initial one-day schedule, weekly priorities and achievable tasks will be agreed with the household. Deep cleaning and less frequently used rooms will be scheduled on a rotating basis within the agreed hours.
Candidate requirements:
· Proven housekeeping experience in private households with more than seven bedrooms.
· High standards and excellent attention to detail.
· Confidence working independently, using initiative and managing time effectively.
· A reliable, punctual and discreet approach.
· Comfortable working around cats and undertaking litter-tray cleaning.
· Able to undertake the physical requirements of the role.
· Full driving licence and access to a vehicle, due to the property’s location.
· Strong, checkable references.
· Open to a potential increase to two days per week.
Hours: 9-5pm, one day a week
Salary: £18-£22 gross per hour
