Live-out Housekeeper
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced and meticulous Housekeeper to join their fully staffed private household in Kensington, London. The property is a beautifully maintained five-storey residence with seven bedrooms, a swimming pool and a private hair salon.
The family also spends time in the South of France during the summer months, so occasional travel may be required.
The successful applicant will join an established team of housekeepers and must be confident working within high-specification surroundings, caring for fine furnishings, delicate materials, and valuable works of art.
A Russian speaking housekeeper would be highly desirable.
Job duties
Responsibilities of the Live-out Housekeeper in Kensington, London, include:
- Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping and presentation
- Carry out housekeeping duties including deep cleaning, polishing and organisation
- Manage laundry and wardrobe care, including delicate fabrics, couture pieces and luxury linens
- Support the wider household team to ensure seamless day-to-day operations
- Assist with travel preparations and packing/unpacking
- Uphold strict discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail
Candidates must be/have:
- A minimum 5 – 6 years’ experience working within private households
- Excellent knowledge of specialist cleaning, fabric care and laundry techniques
- Confident working around high-value art, antiques, and luxury interiors
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a large team
- Fluent English required; A Russian speaker would be highly desirable
- Flexible attitude with the ability to adapt to family schedules and occasional travel
Hours
Monday – Saturday (07:00–17:00), Sunday (08:00–18:00).
Five days per week, with two days off in rotation (at least one full weekend off per month).
Location
Kensington, London, plus occasional travel to Europe in the summer months.
Salary
£50,000.
Job ref
CP934: Live-out Housekeeper in Kensington, London.
