Chelsea Housekeeper

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Marcilly Recruitment’s client, a UHNW household in Chelsea, is seeking a polished and discreet Housekeeper to support the daily operations of their residence.

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This is a live-out, full-time position, working Monday to Friday,  approx. 40 hours per week, with occasional flexibility for evenings or weekends as required. The right candidate will take pride in their work, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, and be confident managing all aspects of housekeeping, laundry, and general household support.

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Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 DOE
\\nBenefits: Discretionary annual bonus, pension (PAYE)
\\nStart Date: ASAP (flexible for the right candidate)
\\nLocation: Central London
\\nHours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week (some flexibility required)

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About the Household

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The principals are respectful and value long-term staff who take initiative, maintain discretion, and show commitment to high standards. You will be joining a collaborative and professional team where mutual support and communication are highly valued. This is a semi-formal household, and while the atmosphere is calm and organised, attention to detail is essential.

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Key Housekeeper Responsibilities

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Cleaning & Organisation

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• Daily upkeep of the home, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and polishing

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• Deep cleaning of kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas

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• Organising cupboards, wardrobes, and storage spaces

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• Window and glass cleaning when required

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Laundry & Wardrobe Management

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• Full laundry duties: washing, drying, folding, and ironing

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• Care for delicate and luxury fabrics

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• Wardrobe organisation and seasonal rotation

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• Packing/unpacking for travel

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Kitchen & Household Support

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• Cleaning of kitchen surfaces, appliances, and dishes

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• Assisting with basic food prep and post-meal clean-up when required

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• Monitoring and restocking cleaning and household supplies

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• Occasional cooking

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• Garbage and recycling management

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General Maintenance & Specialist Tasks

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• Reporting household maintenance issues

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• Polishing silver, caring for fine furnishings and antiques

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• Occasional assistance with pets or plants Supporting events and guest preparation when needed

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Housekeeper Requirements

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• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar private household role

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• Excellent cleaning and laundry skills, with knowledge of fine fabric care

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• High level of discretion and confidentiality

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• Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented

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• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team

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• Fluent English and confident communication

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• Polished, professional appearance and manner.

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Marcilly Recruitment is a London-based recruitment firm specialising in business support and private household recruitment.

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Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond individually to each one. If you have not heard from us within five working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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