Temporary Housekeeper
Windsor & Reading, Salary: £25 gross per hour
EHS #9526
Temporary Housekeeper/Household Assistant
We are currently seeking an exceptional Temporary Housekeeper to join a private household for a short-term assignment from 29th September to Friday 9th October.
The family will be based between their Windsor home and Estate in Reading, so candidates who are able to travel comfortably between both locations are preferred.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience working within Grade 1 listed properties, UHNW private households and/or five-star hotels, with an exceptional eye for detail and the ability to work to the highest standards.
Duties:
Full housekeeping, including cleaning bathrooms, dusting, polishing and vacuuming
Hotel-standard bed making and meticulous care of the property
Laundry and ironing, including the care of fine clothing and delicate fabrics
Wardrobe and cupboard organisation
Packing and unpacking luggage
Deep cleaning as required
Emptying bins and taking items to the recycling centre
Unboxing deliveries and disposing of packaging
Shredding confidential paperwork
Maintaining household stocks of cleaning products and toiletries
Household shopping and errands
Liaising with the PA regarding household contractors, including bookings and appointments
Light cooking and food preparation
Maintaining outdoor areas and garden furniture
Watering plants and liaising with the gardening team
Cleaning three family vehicles, including refuelling and arranging vehicle appointments where required
Daily dog walking, feeding, grooming and general care
Driving SUVs when required
Candidate Profile
This is a short-term position requiring someone who is highly experienced, polished, proactive and exceptionally detail-oriented. The ideal candidate will be confident working independently within a private household and accustomed to maintaining properties to an extremely high standard.
An experienced driver who is comfortable driving SUVs is essential, along with a willingness to assist across all areas of the household as required.
Details
Location: Windsor / Reading
Dates: 29th September – 9th October
Hours: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Break: 30-minute lunch
Salary: £25 gross per hour
Exclusive Household Staff was founded in 2012 by John Pettman, who for more than 25 years has been directly involved in the world of Domestic staff. John’s successful career spans over 10 years as a Butler, Estate Manager, Lifestyle Manager, and during the past decade in the recruitment of Household staff.
John’s career started at Buckingham Palace, followed by the British Embassy in Paris. Having himself managed multiple properties and staff worldwide for high-profile families, his in-depth knowledge and expertise are widely recognised and highly respected.
Now in the eleventh year of operation, Exclusive Household Staff is an established global market leader for the placement of experienced private household domestic staff.