Housekeeper for a private residence in Highgate/ East Finchley

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, proactive and highly organised Housekeeper to support a lovely family of three based in a beautiful five-bedroom private residence in North London.

This is a long-term, full-time, live-out position within a warm family home, caring for two adults and one young child (18 months), alongside a full-time Nanny.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the home to an exceptionally high standard while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the household. The family are looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their work, has excellent attention to detail and is confident managing a household independently.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within private households, be highly organised, discreet, motivated and capable of using their own initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Full housekeeping of a five-bedroom, five-bathroom private residence to an exceptional standard
  


• Daily cleaning and upkeep of all living areas, bedrooms and bathrooms
  


• Caring for wood, polished concrete floors and other specialist surfaces using the appropriate cleaning methods and products
  


• Cleaning external floor-to-ceiling windows on a regular basis
  


• Maintaining outdoor areas between gardener visits, including watering plants, collecting leaves, light weeding and keeping outdoor spaces tidy
  


• Laundry management, including washing, ironing, hand washing delicate garments and wardrobe organisation
  


• Organising wardrobes and ensuring clothing is maintained to a high standard
  


• Managing grocery shopping and household supplies using online ordering platforms and apps
  


• Arranging fresh flowers weekly
  


• Preparing fresh salads, side dishes and daily meal preparation, including preparing meat and ingredients for cooking, together with occasional stews and simple Mediterranean and Slavic-style family meals
  


• Running occasional household errands, including dry cleaning, tailoring and post office visits
  


• Liaising with contractors when required
  


• Maintaining the highest levels of discretion, confidentiality and professionalism always
  

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
  


• 8–9 hours per day
  


• Full-time, live-out position
  


• Long-term opportunity
  

Requirements

• Previous experience working within high-end private households is essential
  


• Exceptional housekeeping skills with meticulous attention to detail
  


• Excellent knowledge of caring for specialist surfaces, finishes and luxury furnishings
  


• Strong laundry and wardrobe management skills
  


• Comfortable preparing simple, healthy family meals
  


• Confident using online shopping platforms and managing household stock
  


• Able to work independently and proactively
  


• Excellent communication skills
  


• High level of discretion, professionalism and reliability
  

Personal Attributes

• Naturally organised with exceptional attention to detail
  


• Motivated to consistently deliver the highest standards
  


• Calm, positive and self-motivated
  


• Honest, trustworthy and conscientious
  


• Flexible and adaptable
  


• Proactive with a genuine pride in maintaining a beautiful family home
  


• Warm, professional and able to work well alongside other household staff
  

Benefits