Live In or Out Housekeeper job near Hungerford, Berkshire
Housekeeper Job Description
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Housekeeperto join a newly renovated 11-bedroom private householdin Hungerford, starting around the end of June 2025.
The property is a weekend residence, primarily used by a young family with three children. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a busy, informal family environment, and happy to be around dogs.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step up in their career, take greater responsibility, and play a key role in maintaining a well-organised, high-standard private household.
About the Role:
Working under the House Managerand alongside at least one other full-time housekeeper, the Housekeeper will play a key role in ensuring the household runs smoothly and is maintained to a high standard.
We are seeking someone who is independent, proactive, and confident enough in their abilitythat they won’t require constant direction.
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from an experienced House Manager, gradually take on more responsibility, and truly make the role your ownwithin a supportive team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness, tidiness, and presentation throughout the home.
* Preparing the house for the family’s arrival and ensuring it is consistently presented to the highest standard, always ready and welcoming whenever the family arrive.
* Care for antiques and high-end furnishingswith appropriate cleaning methods.
* Help oversee and support the wider housekeeping team.
* Take initiative to identify tasks and solve problems independently.
* Assist the House Manager with daily operations and household routines.
* Ability or willingness to assist with F&B service would be a bonus.
* Laundry and wardrobe care, including delicate items.
* Occasional errand-running and assistance with service as needed.
* Pet Care - Family own 2dogs.
Ideal Candidate:
* Has experience working in a private household.
* Demonstrates clear career progression, ambition, and a desire to grow within private service.
* Is reliable, independent, and requires minimal hand-holding.
* During school holidays the family may well be in residence during the week as well as at weekends, so candidates must be happy and able to adapt.
* Brings a hands-on, positive, and calm attitude.
* Works well in a team but is also comfortable taking the lead when needed.
* Comfortable working around children and animals, particularly dogs.
* Has excellent attention to detail and discretion.
* This is a traditional rural Estate and it is important the candidate enjoys rural life and country pursuits.
Hours: 40hrs/week, working over the weekends with days off during the week.
Salary: £40,000 GPA
Accommodation:Options of seperate accomodation both on the estate and off
Starts: As soon as the right person is found
Job Reference: 160357
Consultant to contact: Shannon Anderson
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