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Housekeeper

Greycoat Lumleys
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL3, England

Salary

£50,000 - £55 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A new client in the Cotswolds is seeking an experienced and discreet Housekeeper with a keen eye for detail, offering a salary of up to £55,000 gross per annum, plus an accommodation allowance if needed.
  • The ideal candidate should have experience working in a small team and be comfortable taking instructions from the head housekeeper, as they will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of a household with two adults, one child, and a pet dog.
  • The family travels frequently for about three months each year, providing staff with advance notice of vacation periods, and the Housekeeper will work Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6:30 pm, with occasional weekends.
  • Key duties include thorough cleaning, organizing living spaces, laundry, managing household inventories, and caring for valuable items, while being adaptable to changing schedules and last-minute requests.
  • Candidates should ideally have a background in silver service or be willing to undergo training and must be pet-friendly, with the position starting ASAP.

Live in or Live out Housekeeper Job, Cotswolds

Salary: up to £50,000 - £55.000 gross per annum + accommodation allowance if required

A new client of Greycoat Lumleys are seeking an experienced & discreet Housekeeper who has a good eye for detail. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a small team and taking instructions from the head housekeeper. The household comprises two adults, one child, and a pet dog. The family will be moving to a new property approximately 20-30 minutes away at the beginning of the new year. The family travels frequently for about three months each year, and the staff will be given advance notice of vacation periods. The Housekeeper will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and functionality of the family home. The family has high expectations in terms of cleanliness and organization. In addition to the salary, the family is willing to provide an accommodation allowance as the ideal candidate needs to live close to the Cotswolds.

Duties

  • Performing thorough and meticulous cleaning of all living spaces
  • Organizing and maintaining all rooms and areas, arranging items and furniture in a tidy and aesthetically pleasing manner.
  • Laundry duties, including washing, ironing, folding, and storing clothes and linens properly.
  • Managing household inventories, restocking supplies as needed and maintaining a record of household items.
  • Safely handle valuable and delicate items, such as antiques, art pieces, and collectables using suitable cleaning methods and products.
  • Caring for fine fabrics, silverware, crystal, and other luxury items.
  • Prepping the property for guest visits
  • Assisting other members of staff for events or gatherings
  • Reporting any issues or repairs to the head housekeeper or management

The ideal person would be pet friendly, ideally have silver service experince or be happy to undertake training. Be adaptable to changing schedules and last-minute requests, as the needs of UHNW individuals can vary.

Working Days: Monday to Friday occasional weekends will be given notice in advance

Hours: - 8am to 6:30pm with additional hours when the family are entertaining

Start Date: ASAP

Vacancy Number: 117277

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.