We are seeking a discreet, experienced and detail-oriented Live-out Housekeeper to join a private household in Holland Park, W11, working alongside an established household team. The successful candidate will be professional, self-motivated and service-focused, with excellent attention to detail and a flexible, hands-on approach.
The role will involve all aspects of housekeeping, including maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the home, daily cleaning and scheduled deep cleaning, caring for luxury furnishings, materials and finishes, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, making beds and ensuring rooms are kept guest-ready.
Responsibilities will also include laundry, ironing and pressing to a high standard, caring for delicate fabrics, fine garments and formal wear, as well as wardrobe organisation and maintenance. The Housekeeper will provide general kitchen and household support, including preparing simple home-style meals such as breakfast, lunch and light dinner when required, maintaining an organised kitchen and fridge, checking food quality and expiry dates, grocery shopping both in-store and online, and managing household provisions, pantry stock and cleaning supplies.
The role will also include receiving and organising deliveries, answering the house doorbell and acting as a first point of contact for visitors and deliveries, carrying out appropriate checks before granting access, and liaising with vendors, contractors and service providers. Additional responsibilities will include household errands, handling petty cash and household purchases, maintaining the entrance, porch, terrace and boot room, car cleaning, light maintenance tasks such as changing lightbulbs, and assisting with seasonal and holiday-specific deep cleaning, including appliances, cupboards, ovens, bathrooms, utensils, pans and silverware.
The successful candidate will work both independently and collaboratively, communicating effectively with the house manager, principals and other household staff and contributing positively to a respectful, team-focused environment.
Discretion, confidentiality, professionalism and a genuine service-first attitude are essential.
A driver is preferred, particularly for grocery shopping, errands and other household requirements.
Flexibility is required for occasional weekend work, house sitting or lock-up duties with prior notice, with time off in lieu provided for weekend work where applicable. Household requirements may vary seasonally, particularly during school holidays.
Days: Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend work as required and with prior notice.
Hours: 8:30am–6:00pm, with a one-hour break during the day, which can be taken as one hour or split into 2 × 15-minute breaks and 1 × 30-minute break.
Salary: £50–£55k gpa per annum, depending on experience.
Role to commence as soon as the right candidate is found.
Live -out Housekeeper req in Holland Park (W11), £55kgpa, ASAP start employer: Katherine Shields Private Staff
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