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A professional live-In Housekeeper is required to join a warm, down-to-earth busy family home. The ideal candidate will be highly experienced and organised to manage the day-to-day housekeeping of the large residence.
Highlights
- Start: ASAP
- Location: Scottish Borders
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Salary: £45,000 gross per annum
Overview
You will be required to take of the housekeeping in a large country house, ensuring all cleaning, laundry and ironing are completed to a high standard at all times.
The family values professionalism, loyalty, discretion, and a calm, capable presence. Flexibility to work occasional weekends, evenings, and bank holidays is required.
Duties included but not limited to:
- Daily cleaning and housekeeping
- All laundry duties such as washing, ironing, steaming, and care of delicate fabrics
- Managing household inventory and restocking supplies
- Coordinating tradespeople, contractors, and service visits
- Keeping utility rooms, garages, and storage areas clean and well organised
- Greeting guests, offering refreshments, and ensuring a warm, welcoming atmosphere
- Preparing occasional simple family meals
- Anticipating household needs and supporting the smooth running of daily routines
Benefits
- Private, self-contained accommodation on the property
Key criteria
- Proven experience as a yacht stewardess, particularly within high-end settings is highly desirable
- Drivers licence essential
If you would like to apply to this new position, please apply with your most up to date CV. Please note, only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
