Head Housekeeper

Near Burford

✅ £45,000 to £50,000 pa

✅ 08:30 - 17:30, 5 days per week

✅ 1 to 2 weekends per month (time in off lieu offered)

The Burford Recruitment Company is seeking a highly efficient and proactive Head Housekeeper for a large secondary residence in the beautiful Cotswolds, owned by an UHNW family. This is a live-out position requiring an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the home, ensuring all areas are spotless at all times
• Oversee all cleaning tasks, including polishing, dusting, vacuuming, and laundry care, with specific attention to high-end luxury garments
• Manage and maintain all cleaning supplies, equipment, and household amenities
• Train and supervise a small team of housekeepers, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency
• Collaborate closely with the Estate Manager to ensure synchronised schedules and seamless household operations
• Uphold strict confidentiality, ensuring discretion and respect for the family’s privacy at all times
• Handle both formal and informal settings with ease, adapting to the needs of the household, whether during private family moments or when guests are present
• Assist with packing and unpacking for the principals as needed
• Demonstrate a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to any household issues that arise

Requirements

• Extensive experience in UHNW households, with a deep understanding of maintaining exceptional standards in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent communication skills, organisational abilities, and the capacity to think independently in a dynamic household
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle changing family plans and requirements on short notice
• Discretion and the ability to maintain the privacy and security of the household
• A valid driving license and access to a personal vehicle due to the remote nature of the location