Highgate, North London

A warm and welcoming family of four is seeking an experienced, proactive and highly organised Housekeeper to become a valued, long-term member of their household. This role can be offered on either a live-in or live-out basis for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional Housekeeper who takes genuine pride in maintaining a beautifully presented home and enjoys supporting busy family life.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within private households, possess exceptional attention to detail, and be confident managing a home independently. Whilst the primary focus of the role is housekeeping, the family is looking for someone who is happy to assist with school runs, occasional cooking and light childcare support as part of the daily routine.

The family places great importance on finding someone who is warm, trustworthy, discreet and naturally takes initiative, anticipating the household's needs before being asked.

Although a driving licence is preferred for the daily school runs, the family would happily consider an exceptional Housekeeper without a driving licence and make alternative arrangements for this aspect of the role.

Duties and Responsibilities

Housekeeping & Household Management

• Full housekeeping duties to an exceptionally high standard throughout the home
  


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


• Laundry, ironing and specialist care of delicate garments and fine fabrics
  


• Wardrobe management, including seasonal rotation and packing for travel when required
  


• Bed making and regular linen changes
  


• Maintaining an organised, immaculate and well-presented household at all times
  


• Kitchen upkeep, including washing up, loading and unloading the dishwasher, and keeping worktops and appliances spotless
  


• Liaising with external cleaners, dry cleaners and other household service providers when required
  

Cooking

• Preparing wholesome, family-style meals twice a week
  


• Planning meals where appropriate
  


• Ensuring the kitchen remains well stocked for cooking days
  


• Occasional grocery shopping and household shopping as required
  

Childcare Support

• School drop-offs and pick-ups for the family's two daughters (aged 5 and 7), using the family car (if you have a driving license, otherwise they will get someone else to drive the girls) 
  


• Assisting with homework and reading after school
  


• Occasional weekend evening babysitting
  


• Supporting the children's daily routines with warmth, patience and attentiveness
  


• Keeping the parents informed of anything relevant regarding the children's wellbeing
  

General Household Duties

• Running household errands, including collecting deliveries, dry cleaning and other day-to-day tasks
  


• Working independently with excellent initiative
  


• Anticipating the family's needs and ensuring the household runs smoothly
  


• Creating a calm, welcoming and organised home environment
  


• Light pet care in the future, as the family plans to introduce a pet
  


• Maintaining complete discretion and professionalism at all times
  

Accommodation (Live-in)

If the successful candidate chooses the live-in option, they will be provided with a large private bedroom and en-suite bathroom within the family home.

Working Hours

• Five days per week
  


• Typically 7:00am to approximately 8:00pm, with a generous break in the middle of the day
  


• Flexibility for occasional weekend evening babysitting when required
  

This is a wonderful long-term opportunity for a professional Housekeeper seeking a friendly, respectful family who will value their contribution and make them feel part of the household.

Requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Housekeeper within a private household
  


• High attention to detail and excellent housekeeping standards
  


• Confident with laundry, ironing and wardrobe management
  


• Able to cook simple, healthy family meals
  


• Warm, kind and naturally child-friendly
  


• Highly organised, proactive and able to work independently
  


• Discreet, trustworthy and professional
  


• A full driving licence is preferred but not essential. The family is happy to consider an exceptional candidate who does not drive and will make alternative arrangements for the school runs.
  

Benefits