Housekeeper – Henley Upon Thames

Category:
Shore Based Jobs
Position:
Housekeeping Stewardess
Salary:
£45,000 - £50,000 Per Year
Location:
Henley Upon Thames
Job posted:
June 16, 2025

We are working with an UHMW family living on a large estate in Henley upon Thames who are looking for an experienced housekeeper to join their large team. The estate is a large and busy at all times with a team of 25-30 across all divisions. The family have lots of guests on the estate on a weekly basis for various reasons and so we are hoping to find someone who thrives in a fast paced bustling household.

The housekeeping team consist of approx. 5 staff members, and you’ll work a 5-day week on a rota to cover the weekends once a month. We are looking for positive people who enjoy their work and will fit in well with the existing team.

This is a live out position. We can only consider candidates who live a commutable distance to Henley.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cleaning and maintaining the household, including dusting, vacuuming, and mopping
  • Doing laundry, ironing, and caring for delicate fabrics
  • Making beds and changing linens regularly
  • Organising wardrobes, cupboards, and general tidying of rooms
  • Packing and unpacking for travel as required
  • Managing household supplies
  • Receiving deliveries and supervising tradespeople or contractors
  • Maintaining discretion and respecting the family's privacy at all times

Ideal Candidate

  • Be fully flexible when the family are in residence
  • Be discreet, smart, warm, and capable of taking initiative
  • Have experience supporting UHNW households
  • Work well within a team
  • Be confident in all aspects of private household housekeeping
  • Any yachting experience is advantageous
  • Live within a 1hr commute of Henley

Package

  • Salary: £45,000 – £50,000
  • Working schedule: 5 day working week, including 1 weekend a month
  • Working hours: 8am – 5pm with required flexibility  

Job Status: LIVE

Responsible Consultant: Philippa Smith

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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.