Professional Head Housekeeper/House Manager required for Private Household

My 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, gardeners and a laundress.

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 alongside the family PA

Monitor all maintenance requirements for the property, organising and overseeing trades and contractors

Weekly food shopping - occasional help with family cooking

Running errands

Help with pet care - vets appointments, walking the small family dog 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 mainly Monday to Friday with flexibility on evenings and weekends if the family are entertaining - hours normally 40 hours per week with 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

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 required