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Live Out Housekeeper Job - York North Yorkshire - start ASAP / early 2025 - Full-time - £40,000+ GPA Our client is looking for an experienced Housekeeper to look after a large 4 bedroom modern private home in York.  This is a wonderful role for an experienced candidate who is looking for a long-term position. This is a highly recommended role as the present part-time Housekeeper is retiring after 18 years with the family.  There is also a well-established and loyal team who maintain the garden and people who provide the necessary technical support.  As the current Housekeeper is now retiring, the couple are looking for a Housekeeper who can work for them on a full-time basis to cover cleaning and other additional Housekeeping duties.  The property is in York with easy access to the ring road and on-site parking. Household of two elderly adults  with occasional travelling so security will be a key part of the role with the ability to manage your own time.  The candidate needs to be a thorough cleaner, but also able to support the couple with cooking, household administration and house management. Successful candidates will have previous experience of the role, have a positive attitude and a keen eye for detail.   It is a given that total discretion is required at all times. Duties will include: Hands on cleaning - following a weekly schedule the Housekeeper should be able to identify what needs doing and work under their own initiative.   Monitoring household maintenance - managing the household schedules and calendars, co-ordinating trades and contractors as and when needed Household security - being a key holder when the couple are away Bed changing and Laundry - sending the bed linen out and doing all personal laundry and ironing in house Wardrobe management - packing and unpacking cases Cooking - very basic healthy cooking - a light lunch for the couple (soups / salads) and evening meal - batch cooking and leaving food for the weekends Shopping and running errands, putting the food delivery away Driving – for shopping, taking to appointments, driving to the train station etc - use of household car for work purposes Driver essential - excellent references and Enhanced DBS check required This will be a full-time role, Monday to Friday, possibly 10.00 to 18.00 / 18.30 to accommodate the cooking of the evening meal Holidays - 28 days including bank holidays Start date - ASAP to early 2025 - will wait for the right candidate Salary £40,000+ GPA

  • North Yorkshire
  • Permanent
  • £40,000+ GPA

Live in/out Head Housekeeper Job

Live In or Out Head Housekeeper Job in Kensington This lovely, busy, semi-formal family home is looking for an excellent, hands on, Head Housekeeper or Senior Housekeeper to join their household in Kensington. This is a 6-storey, 6-bedroom house.The family consists of a couple and their three young children. They employ two rotational Nannies as well as a full time Housekeeper/Cook and a part time Cleaner, who works three full days a week.  The Head Housekeeper will share all housekeeping duties with the two other Housekeepers and also be responsible for ensuring that they, as a team, keep the house looking cleaning, tidy and beautifully presented.  Duties to include: Housekeeping to a very high standard Managing the part-time Cleaner and allocating tasks to the Housekeeper/Cook Bed making Packing and unpacking Creating and implementing systems where needed to ensure the smooth running of the home Laundry and ironing Liaising with contractors Coordinate deliveries Run errands Reporting to EA Occasional simple cooking when Housekeeper/cook is away Setting the table and serving at dinner parties Front of house Housekeeping - meet and greet guests Keep track and stock of cleaning supplies  The ideal candidate will be experienced in working at a high standard and have an excellent eye for detail. The position requires an individual who is confident in leading a small team and working by example to maintain the highest of standards. You will be a self-starter with a can-do attitude. House: 6 bedrooms, 6 Floors house  Accommodation for a live in candidate: Self-contained flat within the house with a separate entrance  Days and Hours for live in candidate: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 7am - 6pm and Saturday and Sunday, 8.30am - 7.30pm with an hour lunch break. Days off Wednesday, Thursday. Start date: When the right candidate is found Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 + gross per annum Vacancy number: 117257 Consultant to contact: Anisa Sykes Lane If you would like to apply for this role and are not already registered with Greycoat Lumleys, please email your CV to: sarahs@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

  • West London
  • Permanent
  • £48,000 - £50,000 GPA

Part time Live out Housekeeper Job

Part-time Housekeeper Job A returning client of Greycoat Lumleys is seeking a proactive and experienced Part-time Housekeeper to manage their Large Weekend property in Honiton, Devon. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in housekeeping and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organised environment. You will also be responsible for communicating any maintenance issues and sourcing quotes for contractors for any maintenance works needed. The principals have pets which would need feeding only on occasion when the current employee is away on vacation. Duties  All housekeeping duties Maintain cleanliness of all rooms and common areas Laundry duties including washing, ironing, and organising Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies, and grocery cupboards ensuring that they are stocked for arrival  Reporting any maintenance issues to the principals  Sourcing contractors, Liaising with them when they arrive Batch booking would be a bonus, not a necessity Running errands & ad-hoc duties  The ideal person would be; Animal friendly  Have Proven experience as a housekeeper or similar role with checkable references. Have a good knowledge of cleaning products, techniques, and methods. Have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks Have good Attention to detail  Have a Friendly upbeat, professional demeanor Days: Flexible on days 3 days or 4 days Monday - Thursday  Hours: 25 hours flexible for less  Start date: As soon as the right person is found  Salary: £18-£20 GPH Depending on skills and experience  Job reference number: 117324 Consultant to contact: Vicky Smith

  • Devon
  • Permanent
  • £18 - £20 GPH

Live In Housekeeper Job

Live In Housekeeper Job - Nr Thirsk North Yorkshire - start ASAP - 2 bed cottage accommodation - £28,000+ GPA Our client is looking for an experienced Housekeeper to help run a busy family home near Thirsk.  The home is in a rural location so the family are looking for a country loving Housekeeper who can manage their own time, be flexible, have a positive attitude and who is happy to muck in. You will be looking after a large 6 bedroom home.  The family have two school aged children, small dogs, a cat, chickens and a pony. This will be a hands on role and the client is looking for a Housekeeper who has had previous experience working in a family home in a similar role. Duties will include: Hands on cleaning including dusting, vacuuming, bed making, bathroom cleaning, polishing wood floors, care of antiques and silver Household and family laundry and ironing Organising the home Running errands Shopping Occasional help with school runs Occasional babysitting Household security House and pet sitting - you will be in sole charge of the house and pets (not the pony) during this time and the family are normally away during the school holidays, also possibly Christmas and New Years.  Your own holidays must be coordinated with the family. Light meal preparation - basic family cooking Car can be provided for work use - driver essential Enhanced DBS check and excellent references required Hours will normally be 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday for example 8.30 to 5.30 with an hours break for lunch Some flexibility on the occasional weekend required with prior notice Start ASAP Accommodation offered is a 2 bed cottage with its own outside area and log burner.  Pets and partners considered.  Rent free, council tax paid, £200 monthly contribution towards utility bills and 1 tank of oil provided by the employer annually.

  • Thirsk
  • Permanent
  • £28,000+ GPA
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    Christina Katsakouli

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    Ellie Kehoe

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  • Vlad Arshynov

    Vlad Arshynov

    Private Households & Estates Consultant (Part Time Housekeepers)

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  • Jeanette Anderson (Leaver)

    Jeanette Anderson (Leaver)

    Private Households & Estates Consultant (Live-in Housekeepers)

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