Job Description for Private Housekeeper – St John’s Wood, London
- Position: Permanent
- Job Reference: DB1013
- Job Title: Private Housekeeper
- Location: St John’s Wood, London
- Children: Two school-aged boys
- Pets: None
- Salary: £25 to £30 gross per hour
- Hours Required: Monday to Thursday – 8/9 am until 1/2 pm. On Fridays, the family would ideally like a longer day, typically finishing around 6/7 pm. The family can be flexible regarding the Friday start time, as they are looking for additional household and family support heading into the weekend. Additional overtime hours and occasional babysitting may also be available by mutual agreement, if desired.
- Start Date: Flexible
- Driver: Not required
Overview
A warm, professional and busy family based in St John’s Wood is seeking an experienced and highly organised Private Housekeeper to support the smooth day-to-day running of their home.
This role would suit somebody who takes genuine pride not only in maintaining exceptional housekeeping standards, but also in creating a calm, organised and efficiently run household environment.
The family currently lives in a large apartment and will relocate to a newly renovated family house in 2027. They employ a long‑term nanny who is highly valued by the family, and the successful candidate must be comfortable working collaboratively alongside existing household support.
The role is primarily focused on housekeeping, laundry care, wardrobe management, household organisation, and maintaining consistently high standards throughout the home. The family is looking for someone proactive, detail‑oriented, and thoughtful who naturally notices what needs doing and enjoys creating a home environment that helps two busy working parents enjoy their time with their children outside of work without needing to focus on ongoing household organisation and day‑to‑day tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Full housekeeping duties to a consistently high standard
- Daily tidying, resetting and maintaining an organised home environment
- Careful laundry and ironing, including high‑quality fabric and garment care
- Wardrobe management and organisation
- Maintaining cupboards, drawers and storage systems in an orderly manner
- Household organisation and decluttering projects
- Changing bed linen and towel management
- Monitoring household supplies and proactively flagging items requiring replenishment
- Occasional errands including dry cleaning, pharmacy collections and charity shop drop‑offs
- Managing recycling, rubbish and household disposal tasks
- Preparing simple snacks for the children on Fridays when required
- Light assistance with household preparation ahead of travel or busy periods
- Working collaboratively alongside the family’s long‑term nanny to ensure smooth day‑to‑day household flow
- Taking initiative to identify small ways to improve the efficiency, organisation and overall running of the household
The Ideal Candidate
- Highly organised and naturally proactive
- Experienced in high‑end private households
- Calm, discreet and professional
- Detail‑oriented with naturally high standards
- Confident managing laundry, wardrobes and garment care
- Able to work independently and use initiative
- Friendly, flexible and collaborative in approach
- Comfortable receiving occasional instructions via WhatsApp
- Looking for a long‑term role with a lovely family
Additional Information
The family is seeking someone who understands the difference between a home that is simply clean and one that is exceptionally well organised and smoothly run. This role would suit a career housekeeper who enjoys creating structure, consistency and calm within a busy professional household.
The position is expected to evolve naturally over time, particularly following the family’s move to a significantly larger property in 2027, and there is scope for the role and responsibilities to grow accordingly for the right candidate.
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