Katherine Shields Private Staff Ltd
Live out experienced Housekeeper, SW3, £45k - £55k
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Daily Experienced Housekeeper
Sought for principal's part-time residence, Knightsbridge, London SW3
Reporting to
Household Supervisor / Head of Housekeeping
Contract
Permanent, Full-Time, Live-Out
Salary
£45,000–£55,000 gross per annum, depending on experience
Start Date
As soon as a suitable candidate is identified, ideally before October 2026
The Role
Recommended role for an experienced, professional, and discreet Housekeeper to join the household team of a private residence in Knightsbridge, London.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining exceptionally high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and organisation throughout the residence, while working closely with the existing household team.
The family is kind, respectful, and discreet, and the household is well-organised with clearly defined responsibilities, strong operational support, and excellent communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Full cleaning and upkeep of private rooms and communal areas to an exceptionally high standard.
- Correct care of delicate and high-value surfaces, including marble, limestone, and wood.
- Wardrobe and closet management, including laundry care, garment labelling, and organisation in accordance with the household’s cataloguing system.
- Laundry, ironing, and pressing, including delicate and high-value fabrics, hand washing, and basic hand sewing.
- Packing and unpacking for the Principals and guests, with guest packing/unpacking completed in their rooms and a target turnaround of 30 minutes where required.
- Table setting and service support as required.
- Basic breakfast preparation, including eggs, coffee, juices, and smoothies.
- Grocery shopping and household errands.
- Monitoring household inventory, including stock levels, expiry dates, and food freshness.
- Care and maintenance of indoor plants and flowers.
- Feeding and washing the family dog.
- Recording and logging dry-cleaning and other outgoing items before they leave the property.
- Supporting the wider household team with other reasonable duties as required.
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Experience & Skills
- Proven housekeeping experience within a high-end private residence, luxury hotel, or yacht.
- Excellent wardrobe and closet management skills, including packing and unpacking for Principals.
- Strong knowledge of cleaning products and their appropriate use on delicate surfaces.
- Confident use of washing and drying machines and professional pressing equipment, including an ironing roll.
- Basic machine sewing skills desirable but not essential.
- Good knowledge of plant and floral care.
- Comfortable working around pets.
- Exceptional attention to detail and high personal standards.
- Good spoken English.
- Full right to work in the UK.
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Personal Qualities
The household places as much importance on attitude and personality as technical ability. The successful candidate will be humble, kind, respectful, discreet, and genuinely team-focused.
They should take pride in their work, maintain a positive and solutions-focused approach, and be willing to support colleagues and the wider household whenever required. Reliability, calmness, flexibility, and professionalism are essential.
Working Schedule
When the Principals Are in Residence
- Flexible shifts across Monday to Sunday.
- One day off per week, wherever operationally possible.
- Working hours will vary according to the household’s requirements, so flexibility is essential.
- Any imbalance in days off will be compensated when the Principals are away
When the Principals Are Not in Residence
- Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an experienced, meticulous, and discreet Housekeeper who understands the standards expected within a prestigious private residence and enjoys working as part of a professional household team.
Excellent attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and genuine pride in maintaining a beautiful home are essential.
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