Job Description for a Daily Housekeeper based in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Position: Permanent
Job Reference: MD679
Job Title: Housekeeper
Location: Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number of Children: 3 girls, Nanny employed
Pets: 2 dogs, 3 cats, 11 horses and a flock of ducks
Salary: £38,000 to £43,000 gross per annum, depending on experience
Holiday: Statutory Paid Holiday
Start Date: ASAP
Hours Required: Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm. Occasional weekend work & later finishes required. It's infrequent but you will need to be flexible to accommodate this. Plenty of notice is given.
Driver: Yes, and must have own car
Summary:
Our client is looking for a highly experienced Housekeeper to join their full staffed household. The home is based on a large estate on the Hertfordshire/Essex border. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a get up and go attitude and be willing to get stuck in and work as a team as well as having a good eye for detail and organised. You must be able to take direction from the house manager in a quick and efficient manner. It's a busy house with lots going on, so the ability to be adaptable and flexible is key. You will also need to be conscious of the fact you are working within a family home and respectful of the family's privacy.
Duties to include:
- Complete care and cleaning of the home
- Making sure the home is tidy at all times
- Deep cleaning
- Laundry and ironing
- Making and changing of beds
- Wardrobe management
- Ability to help at dinner parties (lots of notice will be given)
HomeOrganisers Ltd acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent position. Along with your CV, you must also have an up to date DBS or be willing to obtain, along with a minimum of 2 last / current employer professional referees that are immediately contactable.
Apply for this job Please quote job reference number MD679
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