Live-out housekeeper with with light touch secretarial responsibilities
Location: Private estate, central Shrewsbury
Employment: Full time, Permanent
Start date: Immediate
Salary: £16-£17 per hour
Hours: 25-30 Hours per week plus overtime; with occasional demand for weekend work dependant on client schedule
Experience: at least 3 year in a similar role as a house keeper
An exceptional and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised, discreet and experienced housekeeper/manager with light touch secretarial duties relevant to the household to oversee and manage the running of a single occupied but frequently busy, luxury 6 bedroom private property in the centre of Shrewsbury town centre, working with a frequently traveling CEO of a London based business who is often away based between London and Shrewsbury.
This role requires a professional individual with wide ranging experience who can maintain a high standard of cleanliness. You will be responsible for the overall care, upkeep and presentation of the property and ensuring that the home operates efficiently at all times. · Daily and deep cleaning of the home to a high standard, maintain household schedules
· Laundry, making beds, ironing (mostly outsourced besides occasional shirt) and wardrobe management
· Organise household appointments and liaise with maintenance, contractors and service providers
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· Booking of personal appointments/diary management of the homeowner
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· Assist with dinner party preparation and events held at the property
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· Maintain guest relations, overseeing their stay
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· Occasional house sitting
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· Pack and unpack suitcase for homeowner when required
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· Attend vet and grooming appointments (must be comfortable with dogs - medium sized)
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· Run errands including dry cleaners and shopping
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· Stock control and overseeing household inventories and supplies
Requirements and personal attributes:
· Proven experience and track record in a similar house management / luxury hospitality setting
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· Ability to work independently and use initiative
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· Dog-friendly (medium sized pet)
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· Competent IT skills including use of emails, spreadsheets, shared google docs and online calender
· Excellent organisational and time management skills
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· Full UK driving licence
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· Physically fit
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· High level of discretion and confidentiality
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· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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· Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
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· Confidence in liaising with contractors and managing household services
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· Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules including occasional weekend work during busy periods e.g. Christmas and early starts when required