Live out Housekeeper

Category:
Shore Based Jobs
Position:
Villa staff
Salary:
£38,000 - £42,000 Per Year
Location:
Oxfordshire
Job updated:
April 6, 2024
This job advert has been checked and approved by Yacrew.

Silver Swan is currently searching for a Housekeeper with exceptional laundry and wardrobe management skills to work for our client in Oxfordshire. The successful Housekeeper will be working alongside a team of five Housekeepers within this full staffed property. This is a full time residence for a family of 5, with 3 family members living at the property permanently. The successful Housekeeper must be dog friendly, and have experience working in busy, family households previously.

The successful Housekeeper will be working on a live out basis.

Please Note: Candidates must have a legal right to live and work in the UK prior to applying as, unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship.
If you do not have a legal right to live and work in the UK, your application will NOT be considered.

Responsibilities:

  • Wardrobe management including packing and unpacking
  • Managing wardrobe inventories
  • General Housekeeper duties – cleaning, tidying, and organising to a high standard
  • Laundry & Ironing
  • Caring for delicate fabrics
  • Helping with front of house and service if needed
  • Ad hoc household shopping and errands

Ideal candidate:

  • MUST have the right to live and work in the UK – we do not offer visa sponsorship
  • Experience in a similar role is preferrable
  • Must be dog friendly
  • Excellent wardrobe management abilities are essential – Lady’s Maid experience would be a huge bonus
  • Flexible, team player – must be happy to muck in with other areas if and when required
  • Must be a driver with own car due to the location of the property

Package:

  • Working week: 5 days / 40-45 hours per week (organised on a rota basis in advance)
  • Salary: £38,000+ gross per annum depending on level of experience
  • Start date: As soon as possible

Job Status: LIVE
Responsible Consultant: Laura Reeves

Work Experience Requirements:

All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Yacht.

Language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Certificates and Qualifications:

A valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate is required from all applicants. Please sign up for an STCW course and obtain the certificate if you don't have it yet.