British American Household Staffing
British American Household Staffing
St Martins Lane
WC2N4HX
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Phone: 0207 846 0175
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29/04/2026 British American Household Staffing
Housekeeper
Overview
A busy, welcoming family seeks a full-time, live-out housekeeper for six-storey Kensington home. This is a Monday through Friday role, with a usual schedule of 9.30/10am-6.30/7pm daily. The role is available immediately, however the family are keen to find the right fit and so won't rush into anything.

Responsibilities
All general cleaning, to include mopping, polishing, wiping, vacuuming, dusting etc
Daily cleaning of bathrooms
Maintaining high-use communal areas to a high standard
General household organisation and tidying (making beds, general maintenance of household spaces to a high standard)
Regular deep cleaning, including developing daily, weekly and monthly schedules
Laundry and ironing for the household
Regular changing of bedlinen and towels
Wardrobe management including seasonal switches
Ensure proper care of luxury finishes including stone, hardwood, custom cabinetry
Occasional supervision of contractors and vendors
Running errands and household-related shopping in person and online
Assisting with general household tasks as needed
Occasional meal preparation for the family if confident and happy to do so!
Requirements
The ideal candidate is a career housekeeper with a real understanding of high-end households, a high level of attention to detail, and able to work independently and with intiative:

Prior experience in a similar private household role
Knowledge of caring for high-end materials and clothing
Comfortable picking things up quickly and anticipating needs
A real sense of pride in a job well done, consistently ensuring elevated standards and a pristine, organised and welcoming environment
Organised, proactive, and highly detail-oriented personality with a meticulous approach
Accustomed to working in a family environment with children
Comfortable meeting very high standards around cleanliness, laundry care, and household order
Naturally organised and comfortable implementing systems
Warm, respectful, calm, and professional
Discreet, reliable and consistent, with excellent judgement and common sense
Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to assist beyond core duties when required
Excellent communicator, fluent in English
Fit and active - there is no lift in the home and so the housekeeper will be doing up and down stairs regularly and must be able to carry cleaning equipment between the different floors
Source Agency
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Job reference ZI416
Region London
Area Greater London
Location London
Start date Open
Salary £50-60K gross
Hours Not specified
Qualifications required Not specified
DBS checked Not specified
Required language English
Experience required Not specified
Driving license required No
Employment type Full time
Duration Permanent
Live in / out Live out