Live-Out Housekeeper - London London

London Source: WhatJobs

£55,000 per annum

Location: London London
Position type: Full-time, live-out
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-6:00pm
Reporting to: House Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated, self-starting and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join the household team of a beautiful family home in London London. You will help maintain an exceptional standard of cleanliness and presentation, bringing a service-first approach and demonstrating discretion, flexibility and professionalism at all times.

You will join an established team: a House Manager, a full-time Housekeeper and a part-time Housekeeper. Duties are shared across the team, so this is not a sole-charge position. You will work both independently and collaboratively to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the household.

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping & Cleaning

Housekeeping of the family home (5 floors, 8 bedrooms), including daily cleaning and scheduled deep cleaning
Maintaining exceptional and consistent standards of hygiene, cleanliness and presentation
Cleaning kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas
Caring for luxury furnishings, materials and finishes
Making beds and keeping all rooms guest-ready
Maintaining the house entrance, porch and terrace areas
Seasonal deep cleaning, including appliances, cupboards and silverware

Laundry & Wardrobe Care

Laundry, ironing and pressing to a high standard
Care of delicate fabrics, fine garments and formal wear
Wardrobe organisation and maintenance

Kitchen & Household Support

Preparing simple, home-style meals (breakfast, lunch and light dinners as required)
Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and fridge stocked with fresh produce
Monitoring food quality and checking expiry dates

Shopping & Household Management

Grocery shopping, in-store and online (e.g. Ocado)
Pantry management and stock rotation
Maintaining an inventory of household and cleaning products
Running errands

Front of House & Security

Answering the door and carrying out first-level security checks
Meeting visitors at the correct entrance
Receiving, organising and distributing deliveries
Coordinating with vendors, contractors and service providers

Additional Duties

Light maintenance tasks, such as changing lightbulbs
Assisting with occasional weekend housesitting or lock-up (with prior notice; TOIL given)
Supporting seasonal and holiday-specific household needs

About You

Previous experience as a housekeeper in a private household, ideally a large or high-end home
Excellent attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
Experience caring for luxury finishes, delicate fabrics and fine garments
Confident preparing simple, home-style meals
Discreet, trustworthy and professional
A positive team player who is also comfortable working on their own initiative
Flexible and adaptable as household needs change
Clear, courteous communicator

Salary: £55,000 per annum

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