PERMANENT FULL-TIME LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER JOB
EAST FINCHLEY | LONDON | GB
SALARY: FROM £50,000 GROSS PER ANNUM
This warm and welcoming family of three, based in the leafy and highly sought-after area straddling Highgate and East Finchley, are seeking an experienced, conscientious, and highly skilled Housekeeper to join their household. With a young child of eighteen months and a full-time Nanny already part of the household team, the family are looking for someone self-motivated, discreet, and meticulous, who takes genuine pride in delivering an exceptional standard of care to a beautiful family home.
Working as a private Housekeeper in a household of this calibre means far more than routine cleaning — it calls for a thoughtful, knowledgeable approach to caring for a high-end property, including the careful treatment of delicate surfaces and fine furnishings, alongside daily food preparation, laundry care, and general household management. The successful candidate will take genuine ownership of the home, working independently and proactively to anticipate the family's needs.
As specialists in domestic staffing for over fifteen years, Perfect Household Staff has been helping professional Housekeepers find their perfect placements for over a decade. We are one of the leading boutique Housekeeping agencies in the UK, and if you are looking to be employed as a Housekeeper, you have come to the right place — we will help you find a fantastic Housekeeper role.
Type: Permanent, Full Time, Live Out
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 8–9 hours per day (flexible start time)
Language: English
Pets: No
Children: Yes
Pets: No
Children: Yes
Salary: from £50,000 gross per annum, depending on experience
Location: North London (Highgate / East Finchley)
Starting Date: As soon as possible
The Duties:
- High-standard cleaning throughout a five-bedroom, five-bathroom property across two floors, including wood and polished concrete flooring
- External cleaning of windows, including a number of floor-to-ceiling windows
- Tidying outdoor areas between gardener visits, including light weeding, leaf collection, and seasonal watering
- Washing and ironing, including handwashing of delicate items
- Wardrobe and closet organisation
- Daily preparation of salads, sides, and main protein for the family to cook, plus occasional stews (no formal menu planning required)
- Management of grocery and household stock, including online and app-based shopping
- Weekly fresh flower arranging
- Occasional errands, such as the dry cleaner, tailor, or post office
Specialist Skills: Excellent knowledge of treating and caring for delicate surfaces and furniture; meticulous attention to detail; highly self-motivated and proactive working style; excellent communication skills; discreet and conscientious approach.
Minimal Requirements:
Minimal Requirements:
- 5+ years of private Housekeeping experience
- Two excellent, checkable references
- Conversational English
- DBS check
- UK working permit
