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.
\nDuties to include but not limited to:
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- Housekeeping \n
- Laundry and ironing \n
- Wardrobe management \n
- Care of antiques \n
- Care and upkeep of fabrics and items within the home \n
- Occasional healthy and simple cooking \n
- Preparing shopping list and doing the grocery/household shop \n
- Setting and serving at the table (if required) \n
- Liaising with contractors \n
- Notifying the Principal if any items are damaged \n
- Maintain high level security measures \n
The residence has numerous spacious bedrooms with a double height studio in the Mews behind.
\nDays 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.
\nSalary £52,000 - £58,000p.a with discretionary bonus
\nHoliday 20 days plus Bank Holidays
\nCandidates must have a DBS, verifiable references and legal right to work in the UK
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