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FT Housekeeper (MD707) (filled)

Location
Windsor, Berkshire, Berkshire
Salary
£50,000
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
7 Oct 2024

Job Description: Housekeeper in Windsor, Berkshire

Position: Permanent
Job Reference: MD707
Job Title: Housekeeper
Location: Windsor, Berkshire
Number of Children: G5, G3, and newborn girl (Nanny employed)
Pets: 1 miniature Dachshund
Salary: Up to £50,000 gross per annum, depending on experience
Holiday: Statutory paid holiday
Start Date: ASAP
Hours Required: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm (with a half-hour break) or 5:30 pm (with a one-hour break)
Driver: Yes, car provided whilst on duty

Summary:

Our client is seeking a highly professional and experienced Housekeeper who respects boundaries and maintains a calm and unflappable demeanour. The ideal candidate will be a team player, able to work well with the full-time nanny, and also capable of working independently with a proactive mindset. You should be an excellent all-rounder.

Duties to Include:

  • Complete care and cleaning of the home to a high standard
  • Daily washing and ironing to an extremely high standard
  • Maintaining hotel-standard bed linens
  • Deep cleaning when the family is away
  • Liaising with contractors and managing regular household appointments (e.g., weekly gardeners, quarterly window/roof cleaners, tree surgeon, etc.)
  • Keeping stock of household inventory and managing the weekly online shop
  • Running errands (shopping, post office, dry cleaning, etc.)
  • Handling post and deliveries
  • All pet care (walking, cleaning, vet appointments, medication, drop-off and pick-up to sitter)
  • Packing and unpacking suitcases
  • Watering pot plants and keeping patio areas and garden furniture clean and tidy
  • Assisting at annual kids' parties (3x per year on weekends with notice), including greeting and serving guests, supporting the chef and her team, and cleaning up afterwards
  • Taking family cars for service/MOTs and filling up with petrol

Household Admin (Immediate or as Job Progresses):

  • Managing car/pet/home insurances, booking MOTs/car maintenance, and paying contractor invoices
  • Managing the father's personal email inbox (filing only, not responding) and booking appointments
  • Assisting with travel arrangements
  • Preparing simple meals (salads or sandwiches) and meal prep (e.g., cutting vegetables) for mum to cook later (optional)
  • Dog sitting

HomeOrganisers Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent position. Along with your CV, you must have an up-to-date DBS and Paediatric First Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain them. You must also provide a minimum of two professional referees from your last/current employers who are immediately contactable.

Apply for this job: Please quote job reference number MD707

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Details

  • Job Reference: 1465080429-2
  • Date Posted: 7 October 2024
  • Recruiter: HomeOrganisers
  • Location: Windsor, Berkshire, Berkshire
  • Salary: £50,000
  • Job Type: Permanent