Role: Live-in Housekeeper
Location: Kensington W8, London
Salary: £45,000-£50,000
Days: Monday-Friday
Hours: 7am-7pm (with appropriate breaks throughout the day)
Contract: Permanent
Start: September 2025
Accommodation: Private top floor bedroom with en-suite shower room
We are seeking a full-time, Live-in Housekeeper for a large, well-maintained family home in Kensington
The role requires an active and energetic professional, to carry out high-level cleaning, professional-standard ironing, and general household upkeep across a large 5-storey to an excellent standard
The successful candidate must have a good command of English, be highly reliable, well-organised, and comfortable working in a large busy household environment alongside other staff. Candidates should note that the household is non-smoking. Accommodation is a private bedroom with en-suite shower room located on the top floor of the house. The Family have 3 young children (with their own Nannies), in addition to a family cat!
Key Responsibilities:
- Full housekeeping of a 5-storey home including daily deep cleaning, dusting, polishing, and kitchen and bathroom maintenance
- Professional ironing and wardrobe care for adults and occasionally for the children when nannies are away
- Laundry management including washing, sorting, folding, and occasional children’s laundry
- Monitoring household supplies and cleanliness of shared spaces
- Occasional pet care for the family’s cat
- Supporting other staff and maintaining a calm, discreet presence in a busy home with young children:
To apply for this role you must;
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Have a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one
• Have excellent contactable references
• Have 3-5+ years’ experience working as a Live-in Housekeeper within a private household
To apply for the position please send your CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com