Live-in Housekeeper
Location: Knightsbridge, London
Salary: circa £60,000 gross per annum (depending on experience)
Working Schedule: 5 days per week
Accommodation: Private room with en-suite bathroom
Start Date: ASAP/flexible
Overview & Opportunity
A discreet and formal private household in Knightsbridge is seeking an experienced live-in Housekeeper to join a well-established and structured household team.
The role requires a calm, highly organised and professional individual with strong experience in private residences. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation, and day-to-day household order.
This is a long-term position within a respectful and professional environment, suited to someone proactive, discreet, and confident working within a team setting.
Requirements
- Proven experience within private households (formal or fully staffed environments preferred)
- Strong longevity in previous roles
- Fluent English and Russian
- Confident in preparing simple, fresh family-style meals
- Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail
- Proactive, reliable, and able to anticipate household needs
- Discreet, calm, and professional in approach
- Comfortable working as part of a wider household team
- Right to work in the UK
Responsibilities
- Maintain the presentation and cleanliness of key living areas to a high standard
- Prepare daily breakfast and daytime meals as required
- Ensure kitchen and dining areas are consistently well-maintained and organised
- Manage household provisions and basic shopping requirements
- Oversee deliveries and general household incoming items
- Liaise with external service providers as needed
- Support the smooth daily running and organisation of the household
- Assist with general household routines and ad hoc requirements
- Manage laundry and dry cleaning coordination
- Run errands when required
Package
- Private live-in accommodation provided
- Meals included
- Long-term position within a structured and professional household
- Stable and respectful working environment
