Housekeeper

Benefit: A lovely opportunity for a live-in housekeeper to become part of a warm, lively family in Hungerford. This welcoming home offers a generous salary and a truly supportive, friendly environment

Job Summary:
A family is seeking a dedicated live-in Housekeeper for their private countryside estate. The home has 10 bedrooms across 3 floors and includes three young children, a small dog, and regular guests. Responsibilities include general housekeeping (cleaning, laundry, tidying), as well as cooking healthy, family-style meals.
A driver is preferred due to the rural location. Experience in larger homes or estates is valued, and prior work in a high-net-worth (HNW) household is desirable. The ideal candidate is flexible (especially for weekend cover), calm under pressure, and confident working independently, as they will ideally cover the days the other housekeeper is off.
This is a temp-to-perm role with the opportunity to join a kind, welcoming family in a beautiful setting.

General Duties:
Impeccable upkeep of all interiors to the highest standard
Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management, including care for delicate fabrics
Household organisation, stock management, and occasional errands
Preparing family meals when required
Flower arrangements
Liaising with other household staff, estate team and contractors
Assisting with basic care for the family’s spaniel
Occasional support for events and guests

Candidate Requirements:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar HNW households
Exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Discreet, trustworthy, and able to work with minimal supervision
Flexible, proactive, and service-oriented attitude
Physically fit and capable of handling the demands of a large home.
Ability to cook family meals and assist with entertaining when required
Confident with high-end cleaning products and specialist techniques
Must hold a valid UK driving licence and be able to commute daily if the candidate opts to live out.

Enhanced DBS check required at offer stage & and a current First Aid Certificate

How to apply:
Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to [email protected] Please ensure you include the reference number for the position you are applying for (found at the top of the advert). For candidates who are not currently registered with Eden Private Staff, please include an up-to-date CV when applying. Applicants for this position should have excellent checkable references and a valid DBS. Please note we only register candidates with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role. If applying for a UK based role, please ensure you have the correct right to work documentation as we are unable to support with visa applications or sponsorships.