JOB_3251 in Windsor

Perfect Household Staff is delighted to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced, proactive, and independent Travelling Housekeeper to support a private lady residing in a beautiful three-storey Georgian property in Windsor, Berkshire. Windsor is renowned for its historic charm, elegant architecture, and proximity to London, offering a refined yet practical working environment.

The principal divides her time among Windsor, her London flat, and Scotland during the summer months, and seeks a trustworthy professional with experience caring for dogs, a willingness to travel, and the confidence to manage a household independently to a consistently high standard.

Working as a Travelling Housekeeper in a private residence of this nature requires a high level of organisation, initiative, and attention to detail. The successful candidate will be comfortable caring for fine surfaces such as marble and wood, managing laundry to an excellent standard, overseeing household shopping, and coordinating contractors.

This role is well-suited to a pro-active and capable housekeeper who enjoys responsibility, is confident working alone, and is flexible to travel regularly between properties, including accompanying the principal to Scotland during the summer period. This is a live-out position based in Windsor, which benefits from excellent transport links and is easily accessible by public transport.

However, due to the nature of the role, running errands, and travel requirements, a driving licence is essential, and access to a car is strongly preferred while working in Windsor. When travelling to Scotland, a vehicle, accommodation, and all associated travel arrangements are provided by the principal. During the summer months, the housekeeper will accompany the principal to Scotland for four to five days per week. Accommodation provided in Scotland is of a high standard, allowing the housekeeper to live comfortably while continuing to deliver excellent household support in a beautiful countryside setting.

Only candidates who have the eligibility to work in the UK will be considered for this role.

• Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Live-Out
• Working Days: Five days per week ideally, but no fewer than three days per week
• Working Hours: 40 hours per week
• Language: English
• Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 gross per year
• Location: Windsor, Berkshire, UK, with regular travel to London and seasonal stays in Scotland (for three-four days each week)
• Starting Date: ASAP

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the cleanliness of the house, including marble and wooden floors, dusting, vacuuming, and mopping.
• Cleaning and sanitising the kitchen, including appliances, surfaces, and floors.
• Ensuring the house is well-presented and prepared for the family’s arrival or guests.
• Caring for laundry, including washing, ironing, folding, and organising clothes.
• Organising household items, including kitchenware, cleaning supplies, and other household essentials.
• Maintaining an inventory of household supplies and ensuring stock levels are adequate.
• Feeding the family’s dog and providing general oversight, ensuring the dog’s well-being.
• Daily care of three cats and assisting with pet-related tasks as needed.
• Managing pet routines such as walks, enrichment activities, grooming appointments, physio appointments, and vet visits.
• Acting as the principal’s on-site representative during periods of redecoration, refurbishment, or interior upgrades.
• Helping with grocery shopping and stock replenishment.
• Assisting the principal with personal errands, diary coordination, and ad-hoc administrative tasks.
• Accompanying the principal to their Scottish property for four to five days a week during the summer months.
• Ad hoc trips to the Scottish residence throughout the year.
• Travelling with the principal to the London flat twice per month for maintenance and care.
• Ensuring continuity of household duties during the principal’s travel and being pro-active in household management.

Requirements for this Full-Time Travelling Housekeeper job:

• Three or more years of private housekeeper experience
• Two excellent checkable references
• Conversational English
• UK working permit
• Driving licence