Housekeeper in West Sussex

Job Descriptions

Professional family of 5 are looking for a switched on and experienced housekeeper to join them on a live out basis. Their UK home is based in West Sussex, close to Midhurst GU29. The family split their time between the UK, Madrid and America. They are usually based full time in West Sussex from April – end July with some occasional visits in between.

The main house is a large 6 bedroom country home + annex and you will be responsible for all high level housekeeping and laundry, running errands, dealing with deliveries and groceries and generally turning your hand to anything to ensure the household is ran smoothly at all times. The family are very organised and tidy so your eye for detail will need to be spot on – and able to communicate with the family to ensure repairs, window cleaning, gardening and any other tasks are kept on top of. The family also employ a nanny and domestic couple who travel with them throughout the year, so you will have support from them when in the UK, you must be a team player and have a ‘muck in’ attitude. The family have 3 young children, so you need to be child friendly and happy to step in to help the nanny if asked.

Relevant previous experience within private homes is a must as in good checkable references.

Clean driving licence with own car

Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm + flexibly for longer hours when they family are there from April – July, when the family are not in the UK you will only be asked to visit the house around 3 times a week.

Location: West Sussex, close to Midhurst & Haslemere

Start date: ASAP