Role: Housekeeper
Location: Ascot, UK
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Work Schedule: Full-time 40 hours per week, flexibility required on days.
Start Date: ASAP
 
 
Job Description:
 
A dynamic UHNW Family based in Ascot is seeking an experienced and dedicated Housekeeper to take day-to-day responsibility for the cleanliness, upkeep, and presentation of a key private residence. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the House Manager to ensure that exceptionally high standards are consistently maintained.
This is a position where the candidate will work in a professional and discreet environment. Discretion, reliability, and flexibility are essential.
 
Responsibilities:

• Take the lead on all housekeeping duties within the residence.
• Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of all rooms, staircases, corridors, and additional on-site properties.
• Care for a wide range of furnishings, including antiques, upholstery, curtains, silver, brass, and decorative objects.
• Carry out laundry and ironing duties, make beds, change linens, and manage wardrobe and cupboard organisation.
• Clean crockery, silverware, and glassware to a high standard.
• Monitor household supplies and liaise with the House Manager regarding stock levels and replenishments.
• Report any damages or breakages promptly.
• Follow environmentally conscious cleaning practices wherever possible.
• Ensure absolute discretion, privacy, and security for all household members and guests.
• Provide front-of-house support during events and weekends, including hospitality for guests.
• Assist with the care of household dogs as required.
• Locking/unlocking and maintaining security of the property.
• Comply with all health and safety procedures.
• Undertake any other ad hoc duties as directed by the House Manager.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar private household or high-standard environment.
• Discreet, reliable, and committed to upholding strict confidentiality.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high cleaning standards.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and calm under pressure, with the ability to adapt to changing schedules.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, positive attitude with a mature and professional demeanour.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Creative, organised, and self-motivated.
• Team player who thrives in fully staffed households.
• Comfortable around dogs and other small farm animals.

Benefits: 

Salary of £40,000 gross per annum