Senior Housekeeper / Household Assistant Job

Senior Housekeeper / Household Assistant Job in Central London

A new client of Greycoat Lumleys is seeking an experienced, highly organised, and hands-on Senior Housekeeper / Household Assistant to support the smooth running of a private residence in Central London.

This is a varied and rewarding position within a small private household. The successful candidate will have exceptional housekeeping, laundry, and wardrobe management skills, together with a flexible and proactive approach to household operations. Experience caring for luxury clothing, delicate fabrics, and valuable household items is essential.

The role is primarily London-based; however, the Principal regularly spends time at other residences and destinations within Europe. The successful candidate must therefore be willing and able to travel when required for periods throughout the year, ensuring the same high standards are maintained across multiple properties.

The household benefits from part-time cleaning support, and the Senior Housekeeper will be responsible for overseeing standards, coordinating additional assistance when required, and ensuring the residence is maintained to an exceptional level at all times.

A confident driver is essential, and a vehicle will be available for use in connection with the role.

Duties will include:

• Full housekeeping and cleaning to an exceptionally high standard
• Maintaining the overall presentation, organisation, and smooth running of the residence
• Wardrobe management, including the care, organisation, and maintenance of luxury clothing and delicate garments
• Creating and maintaining detailed wardrobe and household inventories
• Packing and unpacking for travel
• Laundry, ironing, and specialist garment care
• Coordinating dry cleaning and other external specialist services
• Caring for fine furnishings, household items, and decorative pieces
• Overseeing cleaning staff and arranging additional support when required
• Liaising with property staff, suppliers, contractors, and service providers
• Monitoring household stock levels and ordering supplies
• Maintaining household records, inventories, and expense tracking
• Assisting with general household administration
• Running errands and undertaking personal shopping when required
• Driving the Principal to appointments and assisting with local logistics
• Preparing simple, fresh meals on occasion
• Assisting with informal table service when required
• Helping with the care and wellbeing of the family's pets
• Supporting the Principal during travel and at other residences when required

The successful candidate will have proven experience working within a high-standard private household and possess exceptional housekeeping and wardrobe management skills. They will be highly organised, proactive, and capable of working independently whilst maintaining meticulous attention to detail. A flexible, positive attitude and a no-task-too-small approach are essential, together with the ability to remain professional, discreet, trustworthy, and service-focused at all times. The ideal candidate will be comfortable around pets, willing to assist with their care when required, flexible with international travel, hold a full clean driving licence, and have the right to work in the UK.

Working days and hours: 42.5 hours per week (including breaks), generally Monday to Friday starting between 9:00am and 9:30am. Flexibility is required depending on the Principal's schedule. Any additional days worked will be given back in lieu.

Salary: Competitive, up to £65,000 gross per annum for the right candidate

Start Date: As soon as the right person is found

Job Reference: 253458

Consultant: Melinda Nagy

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