Job Title: Private Housekeeper
Location: Kensington, London
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: Start time preferred between 10:00am–11:00am
Salary: £20–£24 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Self-employed preferred
Start Date: ASAP for the right candidate
 
A high-profile household in the heart of Kensington is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive full-time private housekeeper to take charge of the daily housekeeping and organisation of their elegant 5–6 bedroom residence. This is the family’s main home, and the successful housekeeper will be responsible for maintaining it to a consistently high standard.
 
The role would suit an experienced housekeeper who takes pride in their work, is self-motivated, and enjoys working in a quiet, respectful environment. You will be working independently, as there is currently no other full-time housekeeping staff in place.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Full housekeeping duties including cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, and ironing
• Ensuring all rooms are kept tidy, presentable, and well-maintained at all times
• Light shopping for household essentials and groceries
• Occasional preparation of teas and coffees (no cooking required)
• Monitoring household supplies and alerting the principal when stock is low
• Liaising with contractors or service providers when needed
• General oversight of the home and flagging any maintenance issues

Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a housekeeper in a private household
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with discretion and integrity
• Confident working independently and managing daily housekeeping without supervision
• Pet friendly and happy to be around animals
• Professional, trustworthy, and well-presented
• English fluency required