Experienced Housekeeper Sought for Family in Beaconsfield

Polo & Tweed • Full-time • Beaconsfield • £15k - £65k / year • 2w ago

A family based near Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP10 are looking for an experienced Housekeeper to join their team and manage their home. This is a live-out role.

Package Offered

• £40,000 - £50,000 a year, depending on experience.

Family Background

The client lives in a lovely property in Beaconsfield with his son aged 9. There is a longstanding housekeeper who lives on site and is able to aid with any housework. You must be comfortable working around children and being able to step in if ever needed. The client has a corporate executive assistant but requires a housekeeper able to manage the household and all the affairs pertaining to the property. Cooking is also a large part of the role they are looking for someone happy and confident in the kitchen to provide family meals in the evening as required

Duties

You should be professional and experienced as a housekeeper. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively help manage and run the household, be an excellent communicator and be a proactive forward-thinking person. Whilst also keeping the property clean and tidy to the highest standards, the role additionally requires simple but nutritious cooking for the family. No PA experience is required but you must be organised and able to liaise with the EA and with contractors who visit the property, be able to organise the home and have a comprehensive view of all the systems and goings on.

You will also be required to drive, as you might have to run errands as required. Additionally, doing school pick-ups and drop-offs when the father is not able to, is required. A car can be provided if needed. Cooking is an important aspect of the role, the family enjoy simple healthy meals and require someone confident in the kitchen, able to cook alongside their other duties, typically this could be done in the middle of the day when things are quieter. Alongside this it would be ideal if you could assist in arranging dinner parties, decorating or if not helping with cooking, then by helping organise a chef or catering.

Location / Accommodation

The property is located in Beaconsfield, HP9.

Days / Hours

• Monday to Friday, 7am - 7pm

Languages

An excellent level of English is required. A French speaker would be a bonus.

Special Skills

You must be highly organised, have great attention to detail and approach work with a positive attitude.

Interview / Start Date

The client is interviewing now for the right candidate to start ASAP.