Book Me Services are excited to be seeking a Self Employed Housekeeper to assist with the running of multiple homes. Primary responsibility will include an oversight of household organisation, ensuring areas such as laundry and cleaning run efficiently and to a VERY high standard.
Every day you will need to be directly involved in doing laundry cleaning and enjoy tidying.
You will be responsible for the overall appearance and atmosphere of the house, both on a day-to-day basis and during hosted events.
You will work closely with the Principal of the household, assisting him/her directly with valet, wardrobe and personal duties. Book Me Services will ensure you see the same clients each week, giving you the opportunity to build a relationship with them and also be aware of what work you have each week in advance.
We are looking for someone who has a hands-on approach and is willing to personally involve in daily household tasks. You will have a strong character and good communication skills. You must be trustworthy and able to demonstrate that you can handle confidential information appropriately.
Location: Sevenoaks – Tonbridge – Royal Tunbridge Wells
Reports to: Book Me Services
Key Responsibilities
Cleaning and Laundry
- Clean properties on a daily basis.
- Responsible for the function of the laundry, ensuring clothes are correctly cleaned and stored appropriately. This includes taking care of delicate clothing.
Appearance and Upkeep of Properties
- Responsible for correct lighting and atmosphere across properties, eg candles and lights on and off at the right times.
- Ensure all other aspects of properties are presented correctly, eg clocks running at correct times, soap dispensers filled.
- Work with other household staff to report faults and complete maintenance jobs as necessary.
- Book and manage external contractors where necessary.
Personal Valet and Wardrobe Duties
- Responsible for organisation of an extensive wardrobe with thousands of items.
- Outfit selection for the Principal.
- Maintain photographic inventories for packing.
Communication and Working with Others
- Provide support and input to senior members of the household team to ensure that the routine of the house is clear, organised and well-staffed.
- Work with the Private Office where applicable to discuss arrangements relating to the household and Principal.
Hours: Flexible
Candidate Profile:
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Familiar with cleaning and laundry.
- Good standard of written and spoken English.
- Right to work within the UK.
- Able and willing to drive in the UK.
Personal Attributes
- Hands on approach, willing to be personally involved in cleaning and laundry.
- Attention to the detail.
- Positive and can-do attitude.
- Team player who enjoys working with different types of people.
- Confidence when dealing with big personalities.
- Able to operate in a flexible and changing environment.
- Copes well with last minute requests.
- Trustworthy and handles confidential information appropriately.
- Happy to travel at short notice, sometimes for extended periods.
Why work for us?
- Work close to your home
- Have stable regular customers & houses, weekly or fortnightly
- Receive positive feedback from our happy customers.
- Free training may be provided to right candidates.
- Immediate start