Housekeeper Jobs
Please find the later housekeeper job vacancies below. If you have any questions regarding a vacancy please get in touch and one of our team will gladly help
Housekeeper Jobs
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Daily Housekeeper
- Location: Beckenham, Kent, BR3
- Salary: pa, gross, £37,440 - £40,000
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: TM-44086
- Postcode: BR3
- Statement: New opportunity in Beckenham/Bromley area offering lovely working hours and earning up to £40k!
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Live in Housekeeper Cook
- Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire
- Salary: pa, gross, £40,000 - £45,000
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: CF-44029
- Statement: Lovely opportunity for a Live in Housekeeper Cook on a beautiful 16,000 acres estate! Separate accommodation on offer!
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Live in Housekeeper (Child Friendly)
- Location: Billingshurst, West Sussex
- Salary: pa, gross, £35,000 - £45,000
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: June/July
- Reference Number: CF-44080
- Statement: Fantastic Live in Housekeeper opportunity with a lovely family in West Sussex! Lovely separate accommodation on offer in the countryside!
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Part Time Housekeeper Nanny (Three days a week)
- Location: Putney, SW15
- Salary: pa, gross, £25,272 - £28,080
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: TM-44076
- Postcode: Sw15
- Statement: Three day a week position in Putney working with a lovely family!
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Daily Housekeeper
- Location: Sunningdale, Surrey
- Salary: pa, gross, £55,000 - £65,000
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: CF-44062
- Statement: Full time position for a Housekeeper for a family in Sunningdale who will later be relocating to Weybridge/St Georges Hill in 1-1.5 years! Great salary on offer for the right candidate!
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Part time Housekeeper (mornings)
- Location: Notting Hill
- Salary: pa, gross, £20 - £22
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: KO43993
- Postcode: Notting Hill
- Statement: Are you looking for an amazing new opportunity to work as a part time Housekeeper? This is a lovely welcoming household who are looking for a morning housekeeper to help maintain their home.
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Part time Housekeeper
- Location: Marylebone, London
- Salary: ph, gross, £18 - £21
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: LD-44033
- Statement: I have a lovely client, who I’ve recently placed their Nanny, looking for a part time housekeeper!
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Part Time Housekeeper Cook
- Location: Highgate, N6
- Salary: pa, gross, £28,080 - £37,440
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: TM-42363
- Postcode: N6
- Statement: Part time Housekeeper Cook position in North London – with a lovely family offering a competitive salary
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Housekeeper
- Location: Reigate
- Salary: ph, gross, £18 - £22
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: KO43965
- Postcode: Reigate
- Statement: Fantastic Housekeeper job if local to Reigate!
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Live in Housekeeper Cook
- Location: Goring on Thames, Reading
- Salary: pa, gross, £35,000 - £45,000
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: CF-43971
- Statement: A superb live in housekeeper role with separate accommodation offered with a beautiful terrace area – ASAP start! 30 to 40 hours per week!
Looking to start a career as a private housekeeper? A private housekeeper job is an incredibly fulfilling career that can help you build memories that last a lifetime. Below we provide answers to some frequently asked questions about private housekeeper jobs
Private Housekeeper Job Description FAQ
Housekeeper Responsibilities, Duties and Skills
What are the duties and responsibilities of a housekeeper?
- To ensure that a house remains organized, clean and tidy
- Stay up to date with laundry, ironing and wardrobe management
- Cooking for the family
- Running errands and organizing the house
- Driving (doing necessary errands and school errands, etc.)
- Deal with merchants who can come to the house and supervise their work
- Specialized skills such as maintaining a sewing or antique wardrobe and other objects
- Caring for an animal
What skills do you need to be a good housekeeper?
- The ability to identify what needs to be done in a house
- Create systems if and when needed and/or maintain them
- Excellent time management
- Keen attention to detail
- Knowledge of products/fabrics/surfaces
Is a housekeeper required to do laundry?
Yes, a housekeeper is required to do laundry for a client. Washing, ironing, and handwashing will all need to be done.
What jobs are involved in a basic house clean?
- Generally tidying up
- Regular cleaning of the kitch, bathroom, public areas and household toilets
- Regular dusting and hoovering of the household
- Daily bedmaking
How long does it take to clean a client’s house?
Unfortunately, we cannot answer that question because it entirely depends on the size of the client’s house.
What are general housekeeping rules?
- High attention to detail, especially when cleaning
- Not cutting corners
- Client discretion
Housekeeping Career Advice
Can housekeeping be a career?
Housekeeping can be an excellent career for some as it offers an incredibly large amount of progression. A housekeeper can progress to become a head housekeeper or even a household manager.
Is housekeeping a good job?
Housekeeping is an excellent job for the right person and comes with excellent competitive salaries. Many housekeeper jobs pay more than the standard office job.
Housekeeper Salary
How much does a housekeeper get paid per hour?
Depending on the role and the person’s experience, a housekeeper can typically earn between £11 – £13 per hour. Full-time housekeepers, depending on their level can earn between £26 – £43k a year.
How do housekeepers get paid?
Housekeepers will be paid via payroll
How many hours does a housekeeper work?
In the UK housekeepers generally, work 40 hours a week. Many housekeepers work Monday to Friday via a shift or a rota.
Cleaning Lady vs Housekeeper
What’s the difference between a cleaning lady and a housekeeper?
While a cleaning lady is expected to clean a house through a required and specific set of instructions a housekeeper is generally considered to be more of a free thinker when it comes to their role. A housekeeper will be required to run the household more, oversee and tradesmen, keep track of house stocks and create an inventory of household items.
Is there a difference between a maid and a housekeeper?
Similar to a clean a maid will work under instruction and requires more instruction within their job role.
Executive Housekeeper & House Manager
What are the duties of an executive housekeeper?
- Supervising other housekeepers or household staff
- Assisting the house manager
- Organising the household
- Impeccable housekeeping standards
- Doing spot checks
What are the responsibilities of a house manager?
- Running the household or establishment
- supervising housekeepers and cleaners
- Spot checking
- Being hands-on when needed to make sure all duties are performed to an excellent standard