Live out Housekeeper Job

  • Sector: Housekeeping
  • Function: Live-Out Housekeeper
  • Contact: Melinda Nagy
  • Contact Phone: +442072339950
  • Start Date: As soon as the right person is found
  • Location: South West London
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Job Ref: 109647
  • Contact Email: melinda@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Live Out Housekeeper Job in Belgravia

A lovely client of Greycoat Lumleys is looking to hire an energetic and dynamic Housekeeper to join their team. This is a semi-formal household where the couple has 2 large dogs and 3 puppies so the candidate must be animal-friendly however there is a full-time dog-nanny employed.

The ideal candidate for this role will be flexible and have plenty of initiative. You will also be flexible to travel several times a year but for no longer than a few weeks at any given time. You need to have good English and communication skills, be well-presented and discreet, and have excellent standards. Longevity in all previous roles is essential.

Duties to include but not be limited to:

  • Cleaning to a high standard

  • General laundry and ironing including daily laundry, ironing and change of towels plus weekly change of bedding

  • Clothing care - washing, ironing and steaming plus organising clothes, shoes, etc. to dry cleaners, cobblers, etc.

  • Maintain up-keep of furniture, art, china, collectibles, crystal, and silver polishing

  • Keeping the house clean and tidy throughout the day

  • Keeping a constant supply of household essentials (water, coffee, etc.) and cleaning materials

  • Assistance with luggage, packing and unpacking for journeys

  • Preparing for the arrival of visitors and various needs when staying

  • Shopping and ad hoc errands as required

  • Co-ordinating deliveries and maintenance visits

  • Occasional dog walks and feeds when dog nanny is on holiday

  • Maintenance when principals are not in residence

  • Being able to travel is essential - for a week here and there, where necessary, but not for exceedingly long periods of time

  • BONUS:  Cooking simple, tasty, classic meals 

House: Large 4 storey house with 4 bedrooms

Days & Hours: Monday – Friday 10am – 7pm in London but must be flexible and willing to adapt to occasional changes in days and hours (mostly when you travel with the couple)

Salary: £Negotiable for the right person

Vacancy number: 109647

Start: ASAP

Consultant to contact: Melinda Nagy

If you are not already registered with Greycoat Lumleys and would like to apply for this job, please email your CV to jessica@greycoatlumleys.co.uk