RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER

MAYFAIR, LONDON W1

Job Reference: HU4327

Salary: £45-50,000 Gross per annum

Accommodation: Provided

Essential Requirements: Previous SOLE housekeeping experience in a UHNW private residence. IT /Tech savvy. Discreet, adaptable, professional with a mature manner, flexible, self-sufficient and forward thinking. Good communication skills. Strong team player. Fluent English.  

Part residence home of Overseas employers, this large London residence is mainly used for visits to London throughout the per year. There are frequent changes to the client’s diary and hence essential that the housekeeper is adaptable and flexible. Additional staff always travel with the employer and the extended family whenever they visit. 

As the sole housekeeper, you will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of this large property to a very high standard. This includes all day-to-day housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, working as part of a wider team, reporting to the international properties manager and the family office in London. 

As well as the preparation and continual care of the property, the role does involve some administration duties. You will need to be fluent in English, have some computer skills ( email, internet etc) be able to liaise with the maintenance team and external contractors. You will be asked to run errands and deal with personal shopping requests for the principals when in residence. 

You will organise your own workload and be capable of working with an extended team during the principal’s visits. A chef accompanies the principal during visits, but you should be able to prepare a light breakfast, serve beverages and lay a nice table.

The clients seek a very professional, well-presented housekeeper, with high attention to detail, a friendly but discreet nature with ability to prioritise and delegate tasks and duties when required. 

SALARY circa £45-50,000 GROSS PER ANNUM –Very private, light and large double bedroom and ensuite provided at the top of the house. Uniformed position.

When the principals are not in residence this is a Monday to Friday 9-5pm working week, but when they are, additional days and hours will be required and time back given in lieu. (HU4327)