Housekeeper Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Housekeeper/Family Liaison to manage the cleaning and upkeep of 8 properties in Marlow, including both large family homes and smaller mews residences.
Whilst some of the larger properties are used more frequently, the smaller homes are often unoccupied for much of the year.
From June to September, when the family is visiting from Saudi Arabia, the housekeeper will assist the familys general housekeepers and provide concierge-style services.
Job duties Cleaning and Housekeeping Weekly cleaning of all 8 properties in Marlow; supervise casual staff before family visits Ensure properties are ready for family occupancy, including preparing linen, towels, and kitchen supplies Check clocks, air conditioning, TV systems, phones, walkie-talkies, and house plants to ensure everything is in working order, even when the properties have not been occupied for some time Organise services such as window cleaning, pest control, pool maintenance, and carpet cleaning for both large and small properties Family Communication & Requests Respond promptly to family messages and email requests Handle shopping, prescriptions, and general errands Concierge & Guest Assistance From June to September, assist the familys general housekeepers during their stay from Saudi Arabia, providing concierge-style services Meet & greet family at the airport; liaise with security on access arrangements Arrange doctor/dentist visits and activities for children Ensure smooth guest arrangements and oversee contractors when the family is in residence Office & Admin Duties Manage parcels, import duties, and post for the family Maintain simple accounts for expenses and assist with contractor arrangements Collaborate with other estate employees on maintenance tasks General Responsibilities Notify security about visitor access Control budgets and ensure maintenance contracts adhere to approved limits Manage personal and property expenses as required Additional Duties Flexibility is required for reasonable tasks that may arise Candidates must be/have: Experience in a similar position UK Passport/Right to work in UK A valid driving licence Highly organised with a flexible attitude A high degree of resilience Accommodation A two-bedroom apartment based in Marlow is available for live-in candidates.
Please note, utilities will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Hours In-season (June to September): 55 hours/week (Monday Saturday) Out-of-season: 35 hours/week (Monday Friday) Location Working across 8 properties in Marlow.
Salary Live-in: £38,000 £40,000 Live-out: £40,000 £43,000 Pension Auto-enrollment after probation Holiday 20 days + Bank Holidays (1 week in peak season) Overtime Paid or taken as time off in lieu Job ref CP734: Live-in or Live-out Housekeeper in Marlow.
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