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