HOUSEKEEPER | £35,000 | 3 DAYS A WEEK

Job Status

Closed

Reference Number

004099

Job Title

HOUSEKEEPER | £35,000 | 3 DAYS A WEEK

Job Description

Kensington | Live-out | 24 hours per week

A rare opportunity for an experienced Housekeeper seeking a highly competitive, long-term part-time position within a private household in Kensington.

£35,000 gross per annum for 24 hours per week, equivalent to approximately £28 per hour, with genuine scope for the position to develop into a broader Head Housekeeper role as the household evolves.

The Role
A private couple are seeking a discreet, highly organised and proactive Housekeeper to take responsibility for the day-to-day upkeep, organisation and presentation of their two-level residence.

The position is 3 days per week, 8 hours per day, with Monday and Thursday fixed. The third working day can be agreed with the successful candidate, providing some flexibility around the working pattern.

The successful Housekeeper will be responsible for maintaining exceptionally high standards throughout the home and will be trusted to work independently, anticipate the principals’ requirements and ensure the household runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:
- Full cleaning and housekeeping of the residence
- Laundry, ironing and wardrobe care
- Maintaining the home to a consistently high standard
- Household organisation and ensuring everything is kept in order
- Grocery shopping and household errands
- Kitchen organisation and food stock management
- Preparing fresh, nutritious breakfasts and evening meals
- Preparing light lunches and snacks
- Managing dry cleaning and deliveries
- Supporting guests and assisting with occasional light hosting
- Independently overseeing the home when the principals are travelling
- Taking initiative and identifying tasks that need to be completed without requiring constant direction
The Housekeeper will initially work alongside an existing cleaner, while taking overall responsibility for the organisation, upkeep and standards of the home.

The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an experienced private Housekeeper who is:

- Exceptionally discreet and trustworthy
- Calm, reliable and professional
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Naturally proactive, with excellent initiative
- Comfortable working independently within a private household
- Proud of maintaining a beautifully presented and well-organised home
- Flexible and willing to assist across different areas of household management when required
- Previous private household experience is essential.

Cooking experience is also required, with the ability to prepare simple, fresh and nutritious meals in accordance with halal requirements. No pork is used or handled within the household.

What’s Offered
£35,000 gross per annum
3 days per week | 24 hours
8 hours per day
Monday & Thursday fixed
Third day flexible
Live-out
Kensington
Long-term position
Scope to develop into a Head Housekeeper position
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Housekeeper seeking a well-paid, genuinely long-term position within a private household, with the opportunity to build trust, take on greater responsibility and develop alongside the household over time.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and a brief covering note outlining your private household experience, housekeeping background and cooking experience.

You are also very welcome to apply directly by emailing your CV and covering note to contact@nouveauprivatestaffing.com.

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Area

Greater London

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