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Posted 21 July, 2026

Live-out reliable & trustworthy Housekeeper/Cook for a quiet & elegant private residence, NW

Sheila Childs Recruitment
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

This is a role for an immaculately presented, proactive and reliable live-out hands-on Housekeeper/Cook to work alongside the live-in Housekeeper, for a private family at a historical and beautifully restored private residence in NW1.

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Duties to include but not limited to:

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  • Housekeeping
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  • Laundry and ironing
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  • Wardrobe management
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  • Care of antiques
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  • Care and upkeep of fabrics and items within the home
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  • Occasional healthy and simple cooking
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  • Preparing shopping list and doing the grocery/household shop
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  • Setting and serving at the table (if required)
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  • Liaising with contractors
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  • Notifying the Principal if any items are damaged
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  • Maintain high level security measures
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The residence has numerous spacious bedrooms with a double height studio in the Mews behind.

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Days and Hours – 5.5 days a week 7am – 4pm a ‘typical’ day but imperative to have flexible approach to working hours, including from time-to-time evenings and weekends particularly when Principals are in residence.

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Salary £52,000 - £58,000p.a with discretionary bonus

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Holiday 20 days plus Bank Holidays

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Candidates must have a DBS, verifiable references and legal right to work in the UK

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