Live-in Housekeeper Job at Cora Partners

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly professional Live-in Housekeeper to join our client’s 4–5-bedroom, 4-bathroom private household, located in either the Cotswolds or Scotland (to be confirmed), on a long-term basis. This role is suited to someone who enjoys countryside living, loves animals, values discretion, and is comfortable working within a close household environment alongside another housekeeper and directly with the principal. The successful candidate will be adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable with a lifestyle that may involve relocating from mid to end of 2025, occasionally thereafter, within the UK and France if a permanent residence is secured. Flexibility and a positive attitude towards travel are essential.

Job Responsibility

Maintain the property to an exceptional standard at all times
Carry out detailed daily housekeeping, cleaning, tidying, and organisation
Ensure the immaculate care and presentation of all rooms, furnishings, and household items
Work collaboratively with another housekeeper to ensure smooth household operations
Report any maintenance concerns or issues requiring attention
Prepare healthy, well-balanced meals for the principal as required
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen and pantry areas
Assist with grocery shopping and household supplies management
Receive, sort, and organise post and deliveries
Welcome guests and oversee tradespeople attending the property
Run errands and assist with day-to-day household requirements
Maintain awareness of household security and communicate anything requiring attention to the principal
Assist with the care, feeding, and walking of a small dog as requested
Occasionally accompany the principal on walks with her dog
Travel with the principal within the UK and abroad when required
Adapt confidently to different residences and household routines
Assist with maintaining smooth household operations while travelling

Requirements

Previous live-in housekeeping experience within a HNW private household
Experience working in fully staffed or semi-formal homes preferred
Comfortable adapting to changing locations and travel schedules
Exceptional attention to detail and high housekeeping standards
Confident preparing healthy meals
Fluent English speaker
Fluent Spanish speaker (preferred)
Full driving licence required
Valid passport with right to work in both the UK and the EU
Comfortable with flexible working hours when required
Absolute discretion and confidentiality essential
Highly responsible, reliable, and trustworthy
Warm, easy going and proactive
Genuinely fond of countryside living, nature, animals, and travel
Independent and resourceful
Comfortable managing the property alone, if needed
Must be a natural with dogs

Nice to have

Fluent Spanish speaker (preferred)
Experience working in fully staffed or semi-formal homes preferred

What we offer

A private bedroom and bathroom are provided
Time off in lieu provided for additional hours worked where applicable

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