A beautiful private estate in Devon seeks a professional and experienced Housekeeper to maintain the interior of the property to a high standard and look after the family during their visits. This role requires attention to detail, a proactive approach, and the ability to work independently.Duties & Responsibilities• Maintain the interior of the property, including all cleaning and organisational tasks.• Laundry, including washing, ironing, and wardrobe management.• Coordinate with external contractors and suppliers when necessary.• Ensure seasonal deep cleaning and special event preparations are carried out efficiently.• Liaising with the wider team, providing regular updates and acting as point of contact.• Overseeing the household team, planning rotas and tasksRequirements• Proven experience as a Housekeeper in a private household or similar setting.• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.• Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with the offsite team.• Strong IT skills including MS Office (Outlook diary management & Excel)• Ability to work independently with professionalism and discretion.• A full UK driving license due to location.• Based within a reasonable commuting distance.Days/Hours: Thursday to Monday 9am to 5:30pm (some flexibility depending on when the family are in residence)Salary: circa £35-45k gpa depending on experienceRef:SB1787
Back to searchLive out Housekeeper - Private Estate, nr Honiton, Devon, £35-45k gpa DOE
Silver and Bow
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for an hour
Honiton, Devon EX14 1HT, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A private estate in Devon is looking for a professional Housekeeper to maintain the property's interior and assist the family during visits.
- The ideal candidate should have proven experience in a private household or similar setting, with a strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Responsibilities include cleaning, laundry, coordinating with contractors, and overseeing the household team while providing regular updates.
- The position requires a full UK driving license and the ability to work independently with professionalism and discretion.
- The salary for this role is approximately £35-45k per annum, depending on experience, and the working hours are Thursday to Monday from 9am to 5:30pm.
