Live-Out Housekeeper

Location: London London
Position type: Full-time, live-out
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-6:00pm
Reporting to: House Manager

We are looking for a dedicated, self-starting and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join the household team of a beautiful family home in London London. You will help maintain an exceptional standard of cleanliness and presentation, bringing a service-first approach and demonstrating discretion, flexibility and professionalism at all times.

You will join an established team: a House Manager, a full-time Housekeeper and a part-time Housekeeper. Duties are shared across the team, so this is not a sole-charge position. You will work both independently and collaboratively to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the household.

• Housekeeping of the family home (5 floors, 8 bedrooms), including daily cleaning and scheduled deep cleaning
• Maintaining exceptional and consistent standards of hygiene, cleanliness and presentation
• Cleaning kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas
• Caring for luxury furnishings, materials and finishes
• Making beds and keeping all rooms guest-ready
• Maintaining the house entrance, porch and terrace areas
• Seasonal deep cleaning, including appliances, cupboards and silverware

• Laundry, ironing and pressing to a high standard
• Care of delicate fabrics, fine garments and formal wear
• Wardrobe organisation and maintenance

• Preparing simple, home-style meals (breakfast, lunch and light dinners as required)
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and fridge stocked with fresh produce
• Monitoring food quality and checking expiry dates

• Grocery shopping, in-store and online (e.g. Ocado)
• Pantry management and stock rotation
• Maintaining an inventory of household and cleaning products
• Running errands

• Answering the door and carrying out first-level security checks
• Meeting visitors at the correct entrance
• Receiving, organising and distributing deliveries
• Coordinating with vendors, contractors and service providers

• Light maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs
• Assisting with occasional weekend house sitting or lock-up (with prior notice; TOIL given)
• Supporting seasonal and holiday-specific household needs

• Previous experience as a housekeeper in a private household, ideally a large or high-end home
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
• Experience caring for luxury finishes, delicate fabrics and fine garments
• Confident preparing simple, home-style meals
• Discreet, trustworthy and professional
• A positive team player who is also comfortable working on their own initiative
• Flexible and adaptable as household needs change
• Clear, courteous communicator

Salary: £55,000 per annum