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Head Housekeeper Job - Nr Ormskirk Lancashire - Full-time - £35,000 GPA
Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Head Housekeeper to look after a the running of a large family home. This is an exciting opportunity for a reliable, hard-working and self-motivated individual with good organisational and communication skills. You will be managing the domestic aspects associated with running a family home. They are looking for a candidate to make a long-term commitment. The client is looking for candidates who have had a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role either in a private household or boutique hotel setting.
This will be a hands on role managing a small team of part-time Housekeeping staff.
Duties will include:
- Organising the cleaning of the main house, additional buildings and outside areas
- Some hands on cleaning when needed
- Managing and organising the other part-time housekeeping staff including staff rotas
- Manage the household utilities, procurement, contractors and general household management
- Monitor all maintenance requirements for the property, changing light bulbs, organising and overseeing trades and contractors
- Weekly menu planning and food shopping - occasional help with family cooking
- Running errands
- Help with dog care - vets appointments, taking them to the groomers etc
- Ensure that the property is secure at all times
- Assisting with events and parties
- Must be computer literate and be able to manage emails and household expenditure spreadsheets
This will be a full time role Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week with some flexibility, core hours to be agreed. Occasional flexibility on evenings and weekends may be required for large family functions.
This is a live out role so you need to be within easy commuting distance of the property
Driver essential
Excellent References and Enhanced DBS Check
February start but will wait for the right candidate
£35,000+ gpa depending on experience
