- Location
- Surrey, UK
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Overview
A private family based in Esher, Surrey, are seeking an experienced and professional Housekeeper to manage the day-to-day upkeep and organisation of their large family home. The household consists of two adults and one child, aged 7, and there are no pets.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised and discreet, with excellent attention to detail and previous experience in private households. They should be confident working independently, taking ownership of their responsibilities and ensuring the home is consistently maintained to a high standard.
This is a full-time, live-out position, working approximately 10:30 am–6:30 pm, five days per week (ideally Monday to Friday), with an ASAP start.
Responsibilities
- Complete daily cleaning and upkeep of the home to a high standard
- Manage household laundry and ironing
- Change and care for bed linens and towels
- Maintain organised wardrobes, cupboards and storage areas
- Provide wardrobe management and appropriate garment care
- Assist with packing and unpacking as required
- Care appropriately for household furnishings, surfaces and delicate items
- Monitor and replenish cleaning products and household supplies
- Maintain an effective housekeeping schedule and proactively identify areas requiring attention
- Liaise with the principals and external service providers as necessary
- Maintain complete discretion and confidentiality at all times
Qualifications
- Previous professional housekeeping experience within a private household
- Excellent cleaning, laundry and ironing skills
- Knowledge of the appropriate care of different surfaces, furnishings and garments
- Experience with wardrobe management, packing and unpacking preferred
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Proactive and confident working independently without close supervision
- Professional, discreet and trustworthy
- Comfortable working in a family household with children
- Driving licence and confidence driving preferred
Experience working in Singaporean or East Asian households is a plus
Requirements
- Legally able to work in the UK
- Excellent, verifiable references
- Able to commute reliably to Esher
- Seeking a long-term position
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Full-time, live-out position
- Approximately 40 hours per week
- ASAP start date