Maternity Cover Housekeeper

Holland Park, London , Salary: £45,000 GPA (pro rata)

Maternity Cover Housekeeper (Live Out)
Location: Holland Park, London
Salary: £45,000 GPA (pro rata)
Start Date: Mid to late January 2027, with a handover in December
Working Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

We are seeking an experienced Housekeeper for a maternity cover position in Holland Park. The role runs from mid to late January until mid to late August 2027, with a handover period in December to ensure a smooth transition.

The household consists of two young principals and their dog, living across a five-floor home with four bedrooms. A dog walker is already in place, though some occasional help with the dog may be requested.

The ideal candidate is a discreet, organised and reliable housekeeper with a keen eye for detail and genuine pride in their work. They will be warm and personable, take initiative, and be comfortable working independently in a busy private home. A real love of dogs is essential.

Duties to include, but are not limited to:

• General housekeeping across all five floors of the home
• Laundry and ironing, including careful handling of fine fabrics
• Bedroom and bathroom care, including changing linens
• Tidying and maintaining the home to a high standard
• Occasional help with the dog, such as supporting the dog walker where required
• Occasional ad hoc additional help, given with advance notice and paid extra

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience as a housekeeper in a private home
• Experience caring for fine fabrics and delicate garments
• Must be dog friendly
• Flexible, with willingness to assist with ad hoc extra hours when given notice
• Available for a handover in December and to start in mid to late January