A private VIP family are seeking an experienced Live-in Housekeeper to join their main residence, a split-level penthouse, in Knightsbridge, London.  This family of 4 includes 2 teenage children and a small dog.  The family travel for approximately 4 months of the year.  During these times, the role will entail fewer working hours and more down time.

Role will include working alongside another full-time, Live-in Housekeeper to cover the following duties:

• Daily household cleaning as per rota/schedule.
• Cleaning, dusting, mopping, hoovering, polishing, changing of linen.
• Ensuring the property is kept to the highest standard at all times.
• Laundry and ironing.
• Wardrobe management including care of luxury items, couture, and high-end materials. Working with this previously is preferred.
• Preparing principal's luggage for travel.
• Unpacking and organisation of luggage during stays.
• Organisation and care of high-end dining sets and tableware.
• Manage inventories for delicate cutlery, crystals, tableware etc.
• Polishing silver.
• Knowledge of caring for luxury art pieces around the home.
• Confident family style cooking, following recipes.
• Flower arranging experience preferred.
• Internet shopping for groceries and household items.
• Organising drop off and pick up of dry cleaning.
• Care of the family’s dog – this includes daily walking, overnight stays when the family travel without them (dog can be brought back to the staff apartment).
• Liaising with other staff members to report any damages or faults with home equipment and/or appliances, laundry, and ironing.

Candidate requirements:

• Flexible attitude.
• Strong communication skills.
• Team player.
• Previous household experience working for VIP families - clear understanding of how these households are run.
• Pet friendly.

Working days: 5 days per week when family in residence / reduced hours when family travel.
Working hours: 10 hours per day on a shift basis (covering hours between 7.00am and 9.00pm daily).  The family are away during all school holidays, Christmas, Easter, and Summer, and during these times your working hours will be reduced to being a keyholder and checking in on the property occasionally…  For example, you would be able to have 4 weeks off over the Summer.  You will also be expected to take your own paid annual leave during these periods.

Accommodation: 2-bedroom separate apartment off Lowndes Street (shared with second Housekeeper), which comprises of a private bedroom, a shared kitchen/living area, and a shared main bathroom. The apartment is just a short walk away from the main residence, all bills included.

Salary: £700 net per week – negotiable.