Our client with a large property close to Banbury in Oxfordshire is seeking a Live-out Housekeeper to join their established team of household staff.
Reporting to the Head Housekeeper & House Manager, you will be working within a team of housekeepers and responsible for the smooth domestic running of this busy family home – the family consists of 2 principals and their 3 children, all teenagers/adults, along with their friendly dog and cat.
Duties include:
1. Ensure cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness standards across the entire property are maintained
2. Changing bed linen, replacing towels, cleaning bathrooms thoroughly, vacuuming, mopping and dusting daily
3. Cleaning and caring for household valuables including art and rugs
4. Reporting any household maintenance required
5. Ensure all areas of the house are reset after use
6. Laundry duties, including ironing – care of delicate fabrics
7. Wardrobe management, assisting with packing and unpacking
8. Clean up support in kitchen and all area of the residence
9. Deep cleans as and when directed
10. Supporting family with serving coffee and beverages and when directed
11. Assist Head HK with updating inventories when required
12. Assist the HM and Head HK with all projects as directed
13. Participate in training sessions where directed
14. Arrange for dry cleaning to be sent and documented
15. Prepare rooms for guests’ arrival
16. Undertake additional duties from time to time
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a vibrant and positive team environment for a fantastic family – the property is stunning and therefore those wishing to apply must have a meticulous eye for detail and a genuine passion for maintaining exceptional standards.
Candidate requirements:
17. Dynamic, switched on and passionate about your duties
18. Team player, able to work collaboratively and in harmony with the wider household team
19. Able to anticipate the needs of the family and adapt to last minute requests
20. Experience working within an UHNW setting previously with proven expertise in all aspects of high calibre housekeeping
Due to the location of the residence a full driving licence and own car would be required.
Working days: Monday to Friday with 1 weekend per month
Working hours: 9.00am – 6.00pm
Salary: Depending on experience