PERMANENT PART-TIME LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER JOB
CHELSHAM | SURREY | GB
SALARY: £20–£25 PER HOUR GROSS (SELF-EMPLOYED)
A warm and welcoming private household nestled in the beautiful Surrey countryside near Chelsham is seeking an experienced, highly capable, and self-motivated Part-Time Housekeeper to join their home. The principal has a wealth of experience working with private housekeeping professionals — their previous housekeeper was a trusted and beloved member of the household for an impressive seven years — and they know exactly what a truly exceptional housekeeper looks like. This is a wonderful opportunity for a dedicated professional who takes genuine pride in their work, thrives in a rural setting, and relishes the chance to manage a stunning and spacious private residence to the very highest standards.
Chelsham is a charming and picturesque village in the Surrey Hills, surrounded by beautiful countryside and offering a wonderfully peaceful working environment. Given the property's rural location, a driving licence and own vehicle are essential for this role — the commute and all travel responsibilities rest entirely with the professional, as is standard within private household placements.
The principal has previously benefitted from the services of an exceptional housekeeper and understands and values the full breadth of what a skilled household professional brings to a home. The successful candidate will be a meticulous, warm, and self-sufficient professional who can manage a large, beautiful property independently, maintain impeccable standards throughout, and bring the same reliability, discretion, and attention to detail that defines the very best in this industry. The role is offered on a part-time, self-employed basis, and will suit a professional who combines these hours with another family placement.
Our household staffing agency, Perfect Household Staff, has been assisting professional Housekeepers find the perfect domestic staff jobs for over a decade. We are one of the top boutique Housekeeper agencies in the United Kingdom. If you are looking to be employed as a professional Housekeeper, you have come to the right place. We will help you to find a fantastic Housekeeper position.
Only applicants with the right to work in the UK can be considered.
Type: Part-Time | Live-Out | Self-Employed
Working Days: Three days per week
Working Hours: 7 hours per day — 20–21 hours per week
Language: English
Salary: £20–£25 per hour gross
Location: Chelsham, Surrey
Pets: None
Children: Adult children (22 and 20 years) — no underage children in the household
Driving Licence: Essential — own vehicle required for commuting to this rural location
Employment Basis: Self-Employed
Starting Date: As soon as the right candidate is found
Duties Include:
- Delivering meticulous daily and deep cleaning throughout a large six-bedroom, four-bathroom property — maintaining all rooms, surfaces, and living areas to an absolutely spotless and consistently high standard
- Thorough cleaning and presentation of all bathrooms, shower rooms, and the separate WC to an impeccable standard at all times
- Full laundry management, including washing, ironing, and pressing of clothing and household linen to an exceptional standard — this is a household where outstanding ironing skills are particularly valued
- Wardrobe management and clothing organisation for all household members — ensuring all garments are correctly cared for, neatly stored, and beautifully presented
- Maintaining the overall presentation and staging of the home to the highest level, ensuring the property always looks immaculate and welcoming
- Managing and preparing guest bedrooms to a hotel-quality standard ahead of family visits and guest stays
- Packing and unpacking luggage for the principal's travel, including organising clothing, managing returns, and attending to all post-travel laundry
- Providing front-of-house assistance during dinner parties and household events — greeting guests, offering and presenting refreshments, and ensuring all public areas of the home look and feel exceptional throughout
- Management of the kitchen, including running the dishwasher, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring all kitchen areas are kept impeccably clean and organised at all times
- General household organisation and upkeep — maintaining order, managing household supplies, and attending to all day-to-day requirements of the residence
- Furniture care and maintenance of household finishes throughout — ensuring all surfaces, furniture, and fixtures are correctly cared for and beautifully presented
Minimal Requirements:
- 3+ years of private Housekeeper experience
- Two excellent, checkable references
- Conversational English — essential
- Valid right to work in the United Kingdom
- Own vehicle; essential given the rural location
- DBS check
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