Weekend Housekeeper Job at Cora Partners (London)

Job Description

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced and proactive Weekend Housekeeper for a beautiful private residence in Holland Park, West London. The property is a stunning 7,000 sq ft, five-bedroom home and the successful candidate will take genuine pride in maintaining an exceptional standard throughout. The family – a Principal and two adult children, who are largely away at university – are looking for a trusted, long-term placement with consistent weekend hours. A love of animals is essential; the family have dogs who will need care as part of the role.

Job Responsibility

Thorough cleaning and maintenance of all areas across the 7,000 sq ft, five-bedroom residence to an impeccably high standard
Making beds and changing bed linens and bath towels
Collecting, washing, ironing and returning laundry to the appropriate place
Managing wardrobes and arranging dry-cleaning as required
Cleaning interior windows, mirrors and glass surfaces
Keeping kitchens, bathrooms and reception rooms spotless
Caring for the family dogs, including feeding, walking and general day-to-day pet welfare
Watering household plants
Managing deliveries and answering the door as required
Maintaining stock of cleaning and household supplies, notifying the Principal when items need replenishing
Notifying the Principal promptly of anything requiring repair or attention
Keeping patios, steps and external entrances clean and tidy
Carrying out any other reasonable household tasks as requested by the Principal

Requirements

Previous experience as a housekeeper in a large private residence
A genuine love of dogs and hands-on experience of pet care
Trustworthy, discreet and professional at all times
Highly organised, reliable and punctual — particularly important in a weekend role
Energetic and physically comfortable maintaining a large property
Attentive to detail with consistently high standards
Proactive — able to identify what needs doing and act without being prompted
A calm, positive presence in a family home
Excellent references from previous private household employers
The right to work in the UK

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