Live-In or Out Housekeeper
Accommodation: To be discussed at interview
Working days and hours: Full-time, flexible to meet family needs; will include some weekends and evenings when travelling or when family is in residence
Salary: To be presented
Location: East Sussex (occasional travel to London)

Our client, a high-net-worth family with a large estate in East Sussex and a property in London (Roehampton), is seeking experienced, professional Housekeeper to support the running and maintenance of their homes. This is a full-time role requiring flexibility, discretion, and experience in luxury household management.

Properties:

• East Sussex Estate: Main house (10 bedrooms, 7 reception rooms, gym, chefs’ kitchen, cinema room, 10 bathrooms, 19 toilets, boot room, terraces and balconies), guest house (7 beds, 6 bathrooms, 1 reception, 2 kitchens), and cottage (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
• London Property: Staff apartments, garage, and storage quarters

Key Responsibilities:

Housekeeping & Cleaning (East Sussex Estate):

• Daily cleaning and maintenance of all houses, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, bathroom sanitation, and window cleaning
• Cleaning and maintenance of all external furniture, including BBQs
• When family is in residence: bed linen and towel changes, laundry and ironing, care of fine fabrics, packing and unpacking, ensuring all rooms are clean and organised
• If guest house is rented: full clean and linen change at the end of tenancy

Cooking & Meal Preparation:

• Preparing meals for family and guests (10+ pax) when family is in residence
• Menu planning, grocery shopping, and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner service

General Household Management:

• Running errands and managing household inventories (cleaning products, toiletries, etc.)
• Overseeing property maintenance and coordinating with service providers and contractors
• Supporting projects and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations

Driving & Vehicle Care:

• Airport and other transfers for the family
• Maintaining cleanliness and upkeep of all vehicles

Staff Accommodation (London):

• Maintaining staff quarters, storage areas, and garage
• Travel to London once every two weeks to manage accommodation

Travel:

• Occasional travel with the family as required

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in luxury household or estate management
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently
• Discreet, professional, and trustworthy
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable with occasional long hours, weekends, and travel