A permanent housekeeper is required to start ASAP near Newbury. Ideally this would be suitable for a candidate already living locally to the Newbury area that can live out. Accommodation can be provided for the right candidate, but the clients preference is to have someone who is either happy to source their own accommodation, or already be based locally.

This is a busy and varied role for a busy household, and someone who is extremely flexible and willing is essential. The household is a weekend residence, therefore it is essential the candidate is happy to work weekends and have two days off during the week. The candidate should also be flexible and happy to work evening shifts if required when the clients are entertaining.

The family are young, with 3 young children so this job will suit someone extremely family friendly and used to chaos, toys and children. The family also have dogs, so animal and country lover is absolutely essential.

Initially the job will start in a 5 bedroom home, and will then transfer to an 11 bedroom home (that is currently being renovated). The housekeeper will work underneath the head housekeeper, and must be happy to take guidance and instruction from this housekeeper, but should also be able to work independently on the head housekeepers days off. It is important the housekeeper has a really happy and easy going personality, is professional, well presented and discreet. They should be able to respect the families privacy but confident to interact with the clients when needed.

The housekeeper should be calm and able to work well with last minute changes, and work well in a team. Main duties will include cleaning (mopping, hoovering, dusting, bed changes, ironing, laundry, deep cleans) etc as well as service of food and drink, preparing the house for the family arrival, organisation and ensuring the household is presented to the standards required at all times, and is always ready for the clients arrival, at all times.

During school holidays the family will be in residence during the week as well as at weekends, so these are busy times.

The candidate must have a car and be able to drive. A work vehicle can be provided for work purposes, but for days off and free time, the candidate will need their own car.

This is a traditional rural Estate and it is important the candidate enjoys rural life and country pursuits.

Overview:

ASAP for 5 bedroom home (With outbuildings)
Other staff include one full time head housekeeper and one part time housekeeper
Must be happy to work weekends, with days off during the week
Must be happy to work longer days/hours during busy times with time taken off when it is quieter/the family are not in residence
The full time head housekeeper has been there for 5-6 years
in April/May the job will move to an 11 bed home set in 6 acres plus 2 cottages
There will be a team of 3 full time housekeepers in this property (including this candidate)
Ideal candidate is someone living locally, or prepared to source their own accommodation
Previous Private Household experience or Yacht Experience essential
Must be willing to work underneath the head housekeeper and follow instruction, but then be able to work independently when required
Flexible attitude and willingness to muck in and act at short notice requests is essential
Must be physically fit as these are large homes
Child friendly, animal friendly, rural lover essential
Driver with own car essential
An easy to get on with character is a must, happy team essential!

If you are interested in this role please e mail ella@sugarellacooks.co.uk with your CV and available start date and expected salary.

Salary will depend on experience.