A private Estate in Buckinghamshire requires a Live-in Head Housekeeper to work in a Private Manor House. The appointed person will be required to work both within a small established team and autonomously. A full driving licence is essential. A property is available on site for residence of Housekeeper, partner and pets can also be discussed.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE
The role will cover a wide range of work to include:
· All aspects of general housekeeping
· Occasional shopping/ running errands
· Cleaning and tidying
· Washing and ironing of clothes, towels and bedding
· Dusting and polishing surfaces, sensors and silverware
· Interior window cleaning
· Cleaning of floors, rugs and carpets (including beating of rugs and furnishings)
· Organise and maintain household cleaning supplies (and ensure household areas are stocked)
· Organisation and regular checking of clothing and wardrobes
· Organisation and cleaning of kitchen, pantry and household appliances
· Watering of indoor plants and flowers
· Household bin management
· An awareness of maintenance issues that may arise, reporting them as appropriate.
· Occasional cooking when guests are In residence.
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE:
· Communication is essential
· Attention to detail is important
· Flexibility in working hours (for holiday/sickness cover)
· Initiative
· Housekeeping experience
· Reliability and good time keeping are important.
· Full driving licence is essential.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
Role – Live In Head Housekeeper (with property on site)
Contract type – Full time
Hours – 8:30am – 17:00 pm Monday- Friday (40 hours per week)
Start date – ASAP
Salary- £27,000 - £30,000 Dependent on Experience.
Please send CV attached to Covering Letter