Live-In Housekeeper
Posted 5 hours 15 minutes ago by Exclusive Household Staff
Reports to: House Manager
Location: Oxshott, Surrey
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000, inclusive of full board plus £70/week food allowance
Start Date: 01/12/2026
Working Hours: 50 hours per week. Ideally Saturdays plus one other day off in the week; flexibility to work every other Saturday considered for the right candidate
Accommodation: Self-contained annex attached to the house, comprising a full kitchen, seating area, bedroom and bathroom, with own keys and entrance.
Job Reference: EHS
Our clients are seeking a highly experienced, detail-oriented Housekeeper to join their household in Oxshott, taking responsibility for the meticulous cleanliness, care and presentation of a substantial 13,500 sq ft luxury property, working closely with the House Manager.
The family consists of two Principals and their three children, aged 4, 8 and 10, along with one black Labrador. The Housekeeper will be the only other person living on-site, working closely alongside the House Manager, with contractors such as gardeners and window cleaners attending the property as needed.
The successful candidate will bring a minimum of 5 years' experience in high-end private residences or 5-star boutique hotels, with the autonomy, attention to detail and absolute discretion required for a large, luxury family estate. A calm, proactive and adaptable demeanour is essential.
Duties to include, but are not limited to- Implementing and following a daily, weekly and monthly deep-cleaning rotation to keep the entire 13,500 sq ft home consistently immaculate
- Cleaning and maintaining delicate luxury surfaces, including marble, limestone, travertine, hardwood, gold/silver plating, crystal and fine antiques
- Daily bed-making, linen changes and luxury turn-down presentation for family and guest suites when needed
- Maintaining pristine standards across high-use areas, including the kitchen, playroom, living rooms, home gym, spa/pool areas, bar and home cinema
- Expert handling of high-end delicate fabrics (silk, cashmere, lace) and bespoke tailoring
- Managing laundry operations, including sorting, washing, stain treating, steaming and precise hand-ironing of luxury linens and clothing
- Seasonal wardrobe organisation, cataloguing garments and preparing luggage/packing for travel
- Liaising with the House Manager on incoming and outgoing dry-cleaning inventories
- Maintaining stock levels of cleaning products, toiletries and pantry basics, and supporting grocery and supply runs
- Supporting the House Manager in overseeing external contractors, maintenance tradespeople and specialist technicians
- Promptly reporting property defects, broken appliances or structural repair needs to the House Manager
- Sole charge or backup babysitting of the Principals' three children approximately once a week/fortnight when parents are out in the evening
- Supporting childcare during school holidays and minor illnesses, alongside the House Manager and working parents
- Occasionally preparing simple, healthy meals and snacks for the children
- After-school care, including watching over the youngest child (4) while the House Manager/Principal collects the older children
- Minimum 5 years' verifiable experience in a similar large-scale estate with High-Net-Worth Individuals, or in a luxury hospitality environment
- Expert understanding of chemical safety, appropriate product usage for premium finishes, and high-end appliance operation
- Previous experience looking after/watching over children is essential
- Willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and maintain absolute respect for the family's privacy and lifestyle
- Clean record and clear background/DBS check
- Energetic and an eye for elite-level symmetry and presentation, and a calm, proactive, adaptable demeanour