Live-In Housekeeper required in St John’s Wood – December Start

Our client is looking for a proactive and capable Housekeeper to join their home in St. John’s Wood.

Highlights:

• Start: End of November/December 2026
• Location: St John’s Wood, London
• Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm, with occasional Saturday mornings depending on the family’s schedule (40 hours per week)
• Salary: £45,000–£50,000 gross per annum

Overview

A lovely opportunity for an experienced Live-In Housekeeper to join a private household in St John’s Wood. The principals live in a beautifully presented, two-storey, three-bedroom apartment and are seeking someone reliable, organised and confident managing the day-to-day running of their home.

The role will involve all usual housekeeping duties, alongside prepare daily meals and occasionally catering for small dinner parties.

The household has two cats, and the successful candidate will also be responsible for their care when the family travels, which is up to 3 months of the year.

Duties included but not limited to:

• Maintaining the home to a high standard, including cleaning, laundry and ironing
• Managing bed linens and ensuring the property remains well organised
• Preparing light breakfasts, lunches and dinner approximately three to four times per week
• Cooking for occasional dinner parties of 6–12 guests
• Assisting during occasional larger gatherings, alongside additional household staff
• Caring for the family’s two cats, particularly when the principals are travelling
• Maintaining the kitchen, laundry room and utility areas

Benefits

• Separate studio apartment within the same building, with a kitchen, bathroom and private entrance

Key Criteria

• At least 3 years of previous experience as a Housekeeper within a private household
• Confident cook, comfortable preparing everyday meals and occasional dinner-party menus
• Able to work independently and maintain the household to a consistently high standard

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your most up to date CV. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.