Location: Kensington, London Salary: £25 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am4:00pm Accommodation: Live-out Start Date: Flexible / ASAP
About the Role A prestigious private household in Kensington, London is seeking a high-end housekeeper with exceptional attention to detail. This role is perfect for a candidate experienced in caring for fine furnishings, antiques, delicate clothing, and silverware to the highest standards.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter who takes initiative, understands the needs of a high-profile home, and works with discretion and professionalism at all times. The household is home to two adults and includes pets (dog walker provided), so being pet-friendly is essential.
A laundress attends 23 times per week, so the focus will be on meticulous cleaning, organising, dusting, and high-quality household presentation. Light breakfast cooking is occasionally required in the mornings (such as avocado and eggs).
Key Responsibilities Daily cleaning of all rooms, ensuring the home is immaculate at all times
Specialist care for antiques, delicate clothing, and fine furnishings
Silverware cleaning and polishing
Organising wardrobes, storage, and household items
Dusting and maintaining high-value surfaces and finishes
Occasional light breakfast preparation (e.g., avocado eggs)
Coordinating with laundress for laundry and linen care
Maintaining a pet-friendly home environment
Taking initiative to manage household tasks independently
Candidate Requirements Proven experience as a high-end housekeeper in a private household
Excellent knowledge of caring for antiques, fine clothing, and silverware
Organised, discreet, and proactive able to take initiative
Comfortable working around pets
Flexible, reliable, and highly professional
Strong references from previous private households
Non-driver acceptable for this role
Right to work in the UK
Benefits £25 per hour
MondayFriday schedule, 8am4pm
Work in a prestigious Kensington property
Supportive and respectful household
Stable, long-term position for the right candidate
To Apply: Immediate interviews available for suitable candidates.
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