Role: Live-out Housekeeper
Days: Monday-Friday
Hours: 42.5 hours per week
Shifts: both 8am-5pm & 10am-7pm shifts required
Location: Holland Park, Kensington (& secondary countryside residence, occasionally)
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Start: Immediate for the right candidate/Flexible
We are seeking a skilled and active Live-out Housekeeper for a busy Family, at their large semi-formal Household in Holland Park, Kensington
Working in a small and organised team of 3 Housekeepers Monday-Friday, you will be required to assist with detailed cleaning and organisation, laundry & ironing, wardrobe management, and care for quality furniture & surfaces such as marble and wooden floors. Other duties may include assisting Chef with food preparation and maintaining kitchen cleanliness, laying simple table for family meals and light welcoming of guests
The Family travel to their Country House for occasional weekends, during which time one of the 3 the Housekeepers may be asked to accompany them, with notice given. However, there is no international travel expected for this role
Whilst this is not a nanny role, the Family have two children aged 9 and 7 (and a cat), so the Housekeeper should be child- and pet-friendly
The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, hard-working team player who is discreet and flexible
To apply for this role you must;
- Be eligible to work in the UK
- Be fluent in the English Language
- Have a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one
- Have excellent contactable references
- Have 5+ years’ experience working as a Housekeeper within a private household
To apply for the position please send your CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com