An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housekeeper for a house in West London. The employer is looking for an enthusiastic, cheerful and experienced individual. The employer is in residence about a third of the year.

Duties include:

• Responsible for ensuring that the employers home is kept to a high standard
• Cleaning and tidying
• Preparing the house for family visits and guests
• Monitoring household supplies and shopping as necessary
• Checking for pests and taking appropriate action
• Assistance with cooking and food preparation
• Monitoring larder and freezer food supplies and shopping as necessary. 
• Laundry and clothes care: laundry and ironing, mending, organization of dry cleaning, shoe cleaning, keeping cupboards clean and tidy
• Packing and unpacking for travel.
• Occasional pet care
• Supervision of contractors: window cleaners, decorators, plumber etc
• Responsibility for updating the staff calendar with their own days off, annual leave and any other relevant information.
• Updating databases and inventories when needed
• Any other appropriate duties commensurate with this role.
• The successful applicant will require excellent knowledge of running a house and must demonstrate enthusiasm and drive with a keen eye for detail to produce the very best results possible, while working harmoniously as part of an established team. They will present themselves as a helpful and patient individual, who will take direction and be flexible where necessary.

Profile requirement:

• Previous experience working as a housekeeper for an UHNW private family
• A keen eye for detail and knowledge of housekeeping
• Hard-working, reliable, flexible, adaptable and self-motivated
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to spot what needs doing
• Organisation and time management skills
• Product, fabric and surface knowledge

Salary: £20-£25 per hour

Working hours consist of a 20 hour week Mon-Fri 08.00am-12.00pm (weekend work may occasionally be required with advanced notice and time in lieu given).