Live-in Housekeeper Required in Central London
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Position Overview & Specifications
A busy family home and fully staffed household, our clients are looking for someone who has exacting standards, a keen eye for detail and is able to work autonomously, as well as within a team. An expert in all household cleaning and laundry, you will need to have excellent knowledge of cleaning products and know how to care for fine fabrics and finishes. You will be a team player with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and a professional and discreet demeanour.
Prior experience within a high-net-worth household is essential, and any prior experience in formal service would be beneficial as well. Working five days per week, including over weekends, you will work in a shift pattern with the other housekeepers, either covering the early or late shifts with two consecutive days off in the week.
Live-in accommodation will be offered on-site in a private en-suite double bedroom.
DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
· Cleaning including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, changing beds, cleaning bathrooms and kitchen
· Laundry and wardrobe management, including caring for fine fabrics and ironing
· Making beds and changing bed linen
· Packing and unpacking for the principals
· Polishing silver and glassware
· Greeting guests and offering refreshments
· Flower arranging
· Managing stocks of cleaning products
· Rubbish and recycling management
· Ad-hoc duties as required
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
· Prior housekeeping experience within a private household
· Fluency in spoken English
· Eligibility to work in the UK
· A hardworking, dedicated team player
· High attention to detail and exacting standards
· Flexibility with hours and duties
· Able to work independently
· Trustworthy and reliable
· Excellent checkable references
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: EA20
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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