Head Housekeeper / Household Manager
Location: Private Family Home
Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: The Family
Overview
We are seeking an experienced, trustworthy, and highly professional Head Housekeeper to support a busy family household. This is a hands-on role requiring exceptional organisational skills, discretion, and a proactive approach to ensuring the home runs smoothly and efficiently.
The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining high standards throughout the home while helping the family navigate the demands of a busy lifestyle. There may also be opportunities to provide administrative and operational support to our family-owned wedding business during quieter household periods.
This role would suit someone who enjoys creating order, anticipating needs, and becoming a valued and trusted part of a professional household environment.
Key Responsibilities
Household Management
- Maintain the home to an exceptionally high standard of cleanliness, presentation, and organisation.
- Manage daily housekeeping tasks, including cleaning, laundry, ironing, wardrobe organisation, linen care and occasional cooking.
- Oversee household supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained and orders placed when required.
- Coordinate and supervise external contractors, tradespeople, and service providers.
- Ensure household systems and routines are operating efficiently.
- Assist with seasonal deep cleaning and household projects.
Family Support
- Help the family manage the demands of a busy schedule by anticipating needs and providing practical support.
- Prepare the home for family events, guests, and special occasions.
- Assist with errands, deliveries, shopping, and household administration as required.
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
Wedding Business Support (as required)
- Provide administrative support to the family wedding business during designated hours.
- Assist with event preparation, organisation, supplier coordination, and general office administration.
- Support the smooth running of wedding-related activities as directed.
Essential Qualities
We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
- Absolute trustworthiness and honesty.
- A high level of professionalism and discretion.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- A positive, flexible, and can-do attitude.
- The ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Reliability and consistency.
- Strong communication skills.
- A genuine desire to support a busy family environment.
Experience & Skills
- Previous experience as a Head Housekeeper, Senior Housekeeper, Household Manager, or similar role within a private household.
- Experience managing large family homes preferred.
- Knowledge of caring for high-quality furnishings, fabrics, and household items.
- Competence with household administration and basic computer skills.
- Full driving licence preferred.
Working Hours
Typical hours will be agreed with the successful candidate and may include some flexibility to accommodate family and business requirements. The role is primarily focused on supporting the family home, with occasional hours allocated to the wedding business when required.
What We Offer
- A long-term, stable position within a respectful family environment.
- Variety and responsibility within a trusted role.
- The opportunity to become an integral part of a busy and rewarding household.
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
Personal Attributes
Above all, we are seeking a person of integrity, loyalty, and professionalism who can be relied upon to maintain the highest standards within our home. The right candidate will take ownership of their role, enjoy creating calm and order in a busy environment, and become a trusted support to the family for years to come.
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Experience:
- Housekeeping: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
