Gloucestershire
We are looking for an experienced Housekeeper for a large 7-bedroom family residence in
the Cotswolds.
This role requires the candidate to be self-motivated, positive, professional and reliable with
an excellent eye for detail who can maintain the home to the highest standard and is able to
offer longevity and flexibility.
Responsible for the general cleanliness and tidiness of the home, they will also be responsible
for laundry, ironing, deep cleaning and organising. The ability to work autonomously and
proactively are essential requirements for this role.
Other duties will include ensuring household supplies are stocked and liaising with the
principles for any other ad-hoc duties that are required.
The candidate must be child and pet friendly as there are three young children and one dog
in residence.
The main responsibilities for this role will be to take on the day-to-day cleaning of the home.
The ideal candidate will be able to clean and tidy to the highest standard and be able to work
around family life and all that that brings with it. They will be responsible for all laundry
duties in the residence so previous experience in doing this will be essential. The ability to
adapt to changes in the household and use initiative will be an advantage.
Days/Hours
32 hours per week
DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• Cleaning including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning bathrooms, kitchen and
living areas
• Changing bed linen, making beds, and tidying and cleaning bedrooms
• Laundry, and ironing, including caring for fine fabrics and organising dry cleaning
• Wardrobe management
• Ensuring household stocks and cleaning supplies are at sufficient levels
• Caring for antiques and artworks
• Organising cupboards
• Managing and receiving deliveries
• Watering house plants
• Reporting any maintenance issues
• Liaising with other team members
• Flexible approach to tasks and team support
• Creating cleaning rotas, household manuals and seasonal schedules
• Ad-hoc pet care
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Prior housekeeping experience in a private household
• Loyalty and trustworthiness; proven longevity in prior positions
• High attention to detail and strong initiative
• A strong multi-tasker
• Flexibility to accommodate different shifts
• Boundaried, professional and discreet
• Able to work independently with little supervision whilst still being a good team
player
• Reliable
Live In (optional)
If live in is required, then the hours would become full time (5 days a week)
– separate two bedroom two bathroom recently renovated cottage on the grounds.
– seperate entrance
– fully furnished