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 * · Booking of personal appointments/diary management of the homeowner * · Assist with dinner party preparation and events held at the property * · Maintain guest relations, overseeing their stay * · Occasional house sitting * · Pack and unpack suitcase for homeowner when required * · Attend vet and grooming appointments (must be comfortable with dogs - medium sized) * · Run errands including dry cleaners and shopping * · 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 * · Ability to work independently and use initiative * · Dog-friendly (medium sized pet) * · Competent IT skills including use of emails, spreadsheets, shared google docs and online calender · Excellent organisational and time management skills * · Full UK driving licence * · Physically fit * · High level of discretion and confidentiality * · Strong communication and interpersonal skills * · Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask * · Confidence in liaising with contractors and managing household services * · Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules including occasional weekend work during busy periods e.g. Christmas and early starts when required