A wonderful opportunity has become available for an experienced Housekeeper/Wardrobe Manager to work for an international ultra-high-net-worth family in their secondary residence in Central London. The family are in residence about 75% of the year and require a professional Housekeeper to work in the property throughout the year.

Reporting to the House Manager and working alongside another housekeeper, you will ensure that the highest level of cleanliness across the property is maintained year-round. Duties will include hands-on cleaning of the master suite and bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, and guest bedroom, as well as wardrobe management of the female principal’s extensive high-end wardrobe.

Due to the principals travelling frequently, it is essential that you are very experienced in packing and unpacking suitcases and managing luggage inventories and itineraries Additionally, you will be responsible for laundry and ironing which will include delicates care, arranging dry cleaning where needed and shoe care. The ideal candidate will be friendly and observant with an excellent eye for detail and a calm, proactive nature. You will also have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be an approachable team player and be highly discreet, reliable and trustworthy.

Working 40 hours per week on a rota system, you will work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the household and will be required to work two weekends out of the month. There are different shift patterns in the house and you will generally start work at 1pm, but might sometimes start at 10am, depending on the family’s schedule, so flexibility is required. Ideally, you should also be able to travel internationally with the family, if required – this will be for no more than 3 months per year.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• Cleaning including dusting, hoovering, mopping, changing beds, cleaning bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes etc.
• Managing all gym wear, undergarments, day-to-day items and a high-end shoe collection, including repairs
• Laundry to include delicates care, ironing and organising dry cleaning
• Maintaining of all drawers and wardobes of clothes
• Packing and unpacking suitcases, managing a luggage inventory and itinerary
• Maintaining stock control of the all bathroom necessities to include beauty products and perfume
• Travelling with the Principal when required
• Liaising with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the household

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
• Prior Housekeeper/Laundress experience in a private household
• Excellent knowledge of fine fabrics and delicate garments; wardrobe and shoe management
• Confident in packing and unpacking; managing a luggage manifest
• Fluency in English both spoken and written
• Hardworking and dedicated; high attention to detail and observant
• Flexibility with hours and duties, ideally able to travel internationally when required
• Able to work independently with little supervision
• Proactive, kind, calm and positive approach with a team player mentality
• Trustworthy and reliable, highly discreet
• DBS checked or willingness to have a DBS check done
• Excellent checkable references