RESIDENTIAL HEAD HOUSEKEEPER

WEST SUSSEX/HAMPSHIRE BORDER

Job Reference: HU4258

Salary: £60,000 Gross

Accommodation: Provided

Essential Requirements: IT Literate used to using Apple MAC. Capable to manage a housekeeping team of 5 but remain hands on, leading by example. High attention to detail with previous experience in a similar position with a “can do” attitude. Team player, fluent English, experienced driver essential. 

Permanent residence of a young dynamic family. This is a large estate which comprises the main house with multiple guest and staff accommodations and many additional outbuildings. The estate has a large team of staff that assist in the running and maintenance of the properties and the land.   

The current Head Housekeeper has been with the family for 8 years and has been very happy in the role. You will be overseeing a team of five well established housekeepers. This role is not office based, but hands on and totally involved in the overall daily housekeeping function and leading by example. 

This is a 7 day a week operation and all staff work five days a week. You will be responsible for the housekeeping team rotas, ensuring that all the team have a fair share of weekends off, organising holiday schedules and maintaining records.  Daily hours will be 8am through to 5pm but you will be required to be flexible. 

Duties will include but not limited to: 

  • Cleaning all properties on the estate, including the main house and guest cottages

  • All aspects of household duties, cleaning, polishing and dusting

  • Care of fine fabrics and special finishes to include carpets, upholstery, antiques, art and silverware.

  • Liaising with contractors and maintenance people

  • Diary management

  • Feeding cats and dogs and occasionally walking the dogs. Taking them to the vets and assisting with medication when needed.

  • Assisting with dinner parties, preparing the table and serving guests

  • Packing and unpacking, wardrobe management

  • Updating the inventory

  • Preparing housekeeping work rotas on a weekly/monthly basis 

You will report to the Estate Manager and often liaise with the PA. You will also work closely with the Butler and often have to share duties when one of you is off duty. A full-time laundress is employed but again you and the other housekeepers will assist when they are off duty.

You must be very computer literate and confident using an apple mac. An inventory system has been designed for all members of staff to use, which you will be shown.

It is essential that you can work in a team environment and have previous experience managing  a team of people. Excellent communication skills along with being able to organise and be proactive are key for this role. A “can do attitude” is essential

This is a nice environment to work in. Everyone is treated with respect and many of the staff have been there for over 15 years with some having worked for the family up to 30 years.

SALARY CIRCA £60,000 Gross (negotiable depending on experience) - Two bedroom apartment all found within the grounds, Car provided for business use. Well behaved pet considered. 2 days off per week. (HU4258)