Job Title: Housekeeper/Nanny 
Location: Chelsea, London
Schedule: Monday to Friday | 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Salary: DOE
Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a professional, detail-oriented, and experienced Housekeeper/Nanny to join a fully staffed UHNW residence. The ideal candidate will be discreet, proactive, and capable of maintaining exceptionally high standards of cleanliness and household presentation. You will work collaboratively within a dedicated team to support daily operations, including housekeeping, laundry, and morning family routines.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a private UHNW household
• Team player – able to work effectively within a fully staffed home
• Absolute discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Fluent English preferred (spoken and written)
• Proactive, polished, and highly professional demeanour
• Strong organisational skills and excellent time management
• Flexibility to travel occasionally if required

Core Responsibilities

• Daily Housekeeping & Cleaning
• Dusting and polishing furniture, fittings, and surfaces
• Vacuuming and cleaning carpets, rugs, and hard floors
• Deep cleaning of bathrooms: toilets, showers, sinks, bathtubs, and countertops
• Cleaning skirting boards, doors, architraves, and high-touch areas
• Interior window and mirror cleaning
• Daily rubbish and recycling removal
• Light hoovering of blinds and curtains
• Regular cleaning inside cupboards and drawers
• Full AM service and ground-floor set-up; PM close-down routine
• Scheduled deep cleaning of playroom, gym, kitchens, and appliances

Laundry & Wardrobe Management

• Sorting, washing, drying, ironing, folding, and steaming clothing and linens
• Wardrobe organisation and seasonal rotation (including children’s wardrobes)
• Managing dry-cleaning and seamstress requirements
• Steaming and cleaning draperies
• Shoe and accessory care

Kitchen & Service Support

• Breakfast and smoothie preparation in the absence of the chef
• Lunch service and kitchen clear-down
• Polishing cutlery, silver, and glassware with inventory checks
• Cleaning and maintaining commercial and family kitchens, including cupboards and appliances
• Weekly deep cleaning of fridges and freezers

Household Support

• Monitoring and restocking household supplies (cleaning, toiletries, pantry, etc.)
• Reporting repairs and coordinating contractors as directed
• Greeting guests and offering refreshments before meetings
• Setting up and clearing down for hair/makeup appointments or visiting professionals
• Managing incoming packages and deliveries
• Supporting the Principal with errands, floristry, and light admin

Children & Family Support

• Assist with the children’s morning routine, including snacks, uniforms, and preparation for school
• Clean and tidy children’s bedrooms, bathrooms, and playroom daily
• Manage children’s laundry and wardrobe
• Provide age-appropriate wardrobe support (labelling, sorting, purchasing)
• Liaise with family PA/Mum to coordinate school items, activities, or appointments

Sample Morning Routine

6:30 AM

• Prepare breakfast, smoothies, and snack boxes
• Assist children with dressing, grooming, and organising school items
• Clear and reset kitchen

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

• Ground-floor clean-up
• Water waterfront garden plants (as needed)
• Clean children’s bedrooms and playroom
• Laundry drops to basement
• Master bedroom and second-floor cleaning
• Wardrobe and general laundry tasks
• Lunch service and tidy-up

Weekly Deep Cleaning Duties

• Deep clean children’s playroom, gym, kitchens (including cupboards)
• Appliance maintenance: dishwashers, washing machines, vacuums (including filters)
• High-level dusting and cobweb removal
• Polish silverware and glassware (with inventory check)
• Deep clean and sanitise fridge and freezer
• Maintain overall organisation and presentation of storage areas and service rooms