Senior/ Head Housekeeper required for one of our lovely clients in Chelsea

Senior/ Head Housekeeper – Chelsea, Central London (Live-Out, Full-Time)

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a lovely, informal family based in Chelsea, who are seeking an experienced and proactive Head Housekeeper to join their household on a long-term basis.

The family of four (two adults and two young children, with a newborn expected in 2026) are moving into a beautiful 6-bedroom home in Chelsea. They employ a full-time nanny and another Housekeeper so this role will involve working as part of a small, friendly team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, organised, and discreet professional who enjoys taking ownership of a home and ensuring everything runs smoothly to a high standard.

The Role

This is a senior, hands-on position combining housekeeping, light cooking, and household management. You will be the key point of coordination within the home, ensuring everything is well-organised, maintained, and running efficiently day-to-day.

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping & Home Management
Maintaining the home to an immaculate standard at all times
Overseeing and implementing cleaning schedules (daily, weekly, seasonal)
Supporting with hands-on housekeeping when needed
Managing laundry, wardrobe organisation, and household presentation

Cooking (this won’t be every night, however it might be a few nights in a row and then one of the Principals will be cooking some meals and so on) but a love for cooking and happy to follow recipes is very important.
Preparing simple, healthy family meals

Organisation & Administration
Managing household supplies, inventories, and ordering
Coordinating schedules, routines, and household priorities
Keeping clear records and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations

Team Support
Working alongside and supporting the second Housekeeper
Creating a positive, organised, and efficient working environment

Contractors & Maintenance
Liaising with contractors and overseeing maintenance and repairs
Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard

Entertaining
Assisting with occasional entertaining (1–2 times per month, shared with the other Housekeeper)
Helping with table setting, service, and clearing

Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person

Working Hours
Monday to Friday, approximately 10:00am – 6:00pm
Occasional flexibility required for events (shared within the team)

Requirements

Proven experience in a similar role within a private household
Highly organised, proactive, and able to use your own initiative
Hands-on, with high attention to detail and pride in your work
A team player with a positive and flexible attitude
Discreet, trustworthy, and professional at all times
Confident managing a household and coordinating tasks independently
Love to cook/ good cooking skills/ able to follow recipes etc
Flexible to work at the weekend or evenings for a few hours if needed (not often, but you have to be someone who is flexible when needed)

Benefits

up to £60k gross per annum depending on experience