Housekeeper

EC017 - Housekeeper - Esher, Surrey, UK

Overview
A private family based in Esher, Surrey, are seeking an experienced and professional Housekeeper to manage the day-to-day upkeep and organisation of their large family home. The household consists of two adults and one child, aged 7, and there are no pets.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised and discreet, with excellent attention to detail and previous experience in private households. They should be confident working independently, taking ownership of their responsibilities and ensuring the home is consistently maintained to a high standard.

This is a full-time, live-out position, working approximately 10:30 am–6:30 pm, five days per week (ideally Monday to Friday), with an ASAP start.

Responsibilities
Complete daily cleaning and upkeep of the home to a high standard
Manage household laundry and ironing
Change and care for bed linens and towels
Maintain organised wardrobes, cupboards and storage areas
Provide wardrobe management and appropriate garment care
Assist with packing and unpacking as required
Care appropriately for household furnishings, surfaces and delicate items
Monitor and replenish cleaning products and household supplies
Maintain an effective housekeeping schedule and proactively identify areas requiring attention
Liaise with the principals and external service providers as necessary
Maintain complete discretion and confidentiality at all times
Qualifications
Previous professional housekeeping experience within a private household
Excellent cleaning, laundry and ironing skills
Knowledge of the appropriate care of different surfaces, furnishings and garments
Experience with wardrobe management, packing and unpacking preferred
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Proactive and confident working independently without close supervision
Professional, discreet and trustworthy
Comfortable working in a family household with children
Driving licence and confidence driving preferred
Experience working in Singaporean or East Asian households is a plus

Requirements
Legally able to work in the UK
Excellent, verifiable references
Able to commute reliably to Esher
Seeking a long-term position
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Full-time, live-out position
Approximately 40 hours per week
ASAP start date