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: Primrose Hill
- Salary: pa, gross, £39,520 - £45,760
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: LD-46458
- Statement: A great housekeeper role for a professional couple offering desirable working hours!
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Live in Housekeeper
- Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
- Salary: pa, gross, £35,000 - £45,000
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: CF-46460
- Statement: Live in Housekeeper required for a lovely and busy family in Tunbridge Wells, Kent! This will search early birds who like to start early!
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Daily Housekeeper
- Location: Chipping Norton, Cotswold
- Salary: pa, gross, £55,000
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: CF-46451
- Statement: Exciting opportunity for a Daily Housekeeper to join a team and work in the lovely Cotswold area! Good salary on offer + accommodation allowance!
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Overseas Live in Housekeeper / All rounder
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
- Salary: pa, gross, €50,000 - €55,000
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: November
- Reference Number: RL-46418
- Statement: Great Live in Housekeeper opportunity for a beautiful family home in Hamburg Apply today!
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Housekeeper Companion
- Location: South Kensington
- Salary: pa, gross, 40,000
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: September
- Reference Number: KO46413
- Postcode: South Kensington
- Statement: Excellent Live-in Housekeeper needed for lovely Principal.
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Daily Housekeeper
- Location: Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
- Salary: pa, gross, £
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: CF-46423
- Statement: Exciting new Housekeeper opportunity in Beaconsfield! Good salary on offer for the right candidate!
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Temp Live in Housekeeper/ Cook
- Location: SO23 Winchester, Hampshire
- Salary: ph, gross, £20 - £22
- Contract Length: 5 weeks
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: RL-46414
- Postcode: SO23
- Statement: Lovely role in Winchester looking after a couple for 5 weeks or so - ASAP start!
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Daily Housekeeper Nanny
- Location: St Johns Wood, London
- Salary: pa, gross, £35,568 - £43,056
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: Flexible - can wait for the right candidate
- Reference Number: CF-46309
- Statement: Full time Housekeeper Nanny opportunity with a lovely family in St Johns Wood! More Housekeeping with some childcare duties (70/30 split). Candidate must have strong organisational skills and enjoy cooking
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Daily Housekeeper
- Location: NW4, Hendon, London
- Salary: pa, gross, 41,600
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: RL-770
- Postcode: NW4
- Statement: Are you a dog lover looking for a Daily Housekeeper role in Hendon, full time 45 hour per week 9am to 6pm ASAP start - Apply now!
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Part-time Housekeeper
- Location: Primrose Hill
- Salary: ph, gross, £19 - £22
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: October 2023
- Reference Number: LD-46403
- Statement: A lovely returning client of Eden is seeking a part-time housekeeper – Candidate can choose their work schedule!
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