Live-out Housekeeper in Knightsbridge

We are looking for a professional Housekeeper for our private clients based in Knightsbridge

The position is permanent, live-out, full-time 5 days per week.

Times Required:

10 am start - 6 pm Finish

You will be required to ensure the safe keeping and smooth running of a private family's residence in Central London as part of a team of 2. The role is working under the property manager and with another housekeeper.

One family member stays at the property for 9 months consecutive and the remaining family does not reside in the UK full time. When visiting you are required to be flexible with working times.

When clients are in residence the house runs with a morning and evening shift shared between the housekeepers and temporary staff (if required).

Duties Required:

• Collaborate with the property manager to ensure the property is kept in top condition, clean, safe and secure at all times.


• Demonstrate strong communication skills when liaising with the property manager, staff, VIP guests and residents.


• Respond to family requests such as ordering taxis, running errands & organising dry cleaning.


• Cleaning of antiques, fine china, silverware and other items in the household. This includes laundry, windows, floor treatments, dusting, polishing, vacuuming, care of upholstery, fabric, glass, leather, etc., and careful attention to the cleaning of antiques.


• Service all areas regularly and cleaning schedule to include regular deep cleaning of bathrooms/kitchens and details such as preventing lime scale build up and running taps regularly to keep water pipes fresh etc.


• Liaise with the property manager regarding any/all maintenance issue relating to the property and oversee contractors doing work in the property.


• Familiarise yourself and become confident with fire systems/alarm systems and AV systems etc.


• Manage expenses for cleaning supplies, non-perishables etc to a budget.

Duties Required when the family are in residence:

• Ensure that all areas of the house are maintained including turn up & turn down as well as the clients personal staff areas.


• Ensure Laundry is done to clients preferences (e.g. separate client/staff laundry and use preferred products etc.


• Liaise with the chefs/staff to ensure house is fully stocked.


• Adhere to a dress code when the client is in residence.

Salary is approx. £40k gross per year

Unless otherwise specified a minimum of 3 years relevant experience is required to receive the advertised rate of pay

Randolphs is an employment agency and employment business authorised to advertise the role on behalf of our client