SENIOR HOUSEKEEPER/LAUNDRESS

BELGRAVIA, SW1

Job Reference: HU4276

Salary: £50,000 Gross

Live out – 5 days per week

9am to 5pm with flexibility.

Essential Requirements: Previous experience working in a VIP private residence. Experienced with fine furniture and fabrics, antiques, and excellent laundry skills. Shopping, running errands and capable to run and maintain the property on a daily basis. Fluent English and strictly non smoker.

Longevity (minimum of 5yrs) in a previous full time similar position essential. 

A very experienced housekeeper is required for a large family home in Belgravia. The owners are very long-term clients and have dedicated several years in renovating this property to the highest standards, totally refurbished with very beautiful finishes and high-end fabrics.

You must have experience working in a HNW household and be a self-sufficient, organised and reliable housekeeper to take care of this immaculate home. The principals travel frequently so essential that you can manage the day to day running of the residence. There are 2 adult children who will live in the property from time to time, there are no pets. 

The property is over six levels with a lift, in addition a separate mews house with garage, very large well-equipped laundry and family office.  

Essential that you have an eye for detail, take great pride in your work with great attention to detail. Additional cleaning assistance will be made available as initially there will be builders’ dust to tolerate. 

Duties will also include:

·       Day to day cleaning.

·       Washing and ironing to a very high standard.

·       Wardrobe management, steaming pressing and organising storage.

·       Assisting with packing and unpacking, polishing shoes, arranging dry cleaning etc.

·       Security conscious, setting alarms and capable to use in house technology

·       Oversee external contractors, arrange deliveries and run errands for madam when required. 

This vacancy is a long-term position with stability. Working for excellent employers who really care for their staff in a semi formal but family environment. Previous housekeeper worked for the family for 16yrs.

Salary circa £50,000 Gross negotiable depending on previous experience, 2 days off per week. Essential that you have longevity in previous positions, excellent references and enhanced DBS Check. (HU4276)