Head Housekeeper - Central London
Daily Permanent Head Housekeeper – UHNW Private Household - Belgravia, Central London
Salary: £70,000 gross per annum
We are seeking an experienced Daily Permanent Head Housekeeper to work for a private UHNW family residing in a large London townhouse in Belgravia, with occasional travel to a secondary property outside London.
This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for an energetic and experienced Head Housekeeper looking to work within a well-run UHNW household, offering responsibility, variety, and a competitive salary.
This is a senior, hands-on role suited to a highly professional, proactive, and discreet Head Housekeeper with proven experience running a high-end private household.
Required to work Monday to Friday, working on a rota basis: Early shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm. Late shift: 12:30pm – 9:00pm
Flexibility required for occasional weekends and extended hours
When the family is abroad, hours typically revert to the early shift
Responsibilities:
- Oversee, manage, and work alongside two housekeepers in the London residence
- Coordinate daily with the Property Manager regarding schedules, staffing, and operations across both properties
- Hands-on housekeeping duties including cleaning, laundry, ironing, packing/unpacking, and wardrobe management
- Responsible for the house account, overseeing monthly expenses and reporting to the Property Manager
- Purchase and delivery of groceries and household provisions for both London and the secondary property
- Light flower arranging for informal displays
- Run ad-hoc errands as required
- Front of House duties: welcoming guests, receiving parcels, supervising contractors and service staff
- Liaise with the chef regarding menus and household rotas; assist with light service, table setting, serving, and clearing
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar Head Housekeeper role within a high-end private household
- Exceptional housekeeping standards with the ability to train and supervise junior staff
- Excellent communication skills; fluent English essential
- Proactive, trustworthy, discreet, and highly organised
- Flexible to travel between properties and adjust hours based on the family’s needs
- Strong knowledge of London suppliers and vendors
- Ideally hold a full, clean UK driving licence and own reliable transport (travel expenses reimbursed)
- Willing to respond to occasional out-of-hours requests
- Excellent written references are essential
This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for an energetic and experienced Head Housekeeper looking to work within a well-run UHNW household, offering responsibility, variety, and a competitive salary.
Apply now with your CV and references.
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