Role: Temporary Housekeeper
Location: Primrose Hill, London
Salary: £20-25 per hour
Work Schedule: 32 hours per week, 4 weekdays, 9am-4pm, plus Saturday 12pm-4pm
Accommodation: Live-out
Duration: ASAP start until the end of 2026
Overview and Opportunity
A professional and welcoming private family based in Primrose Hill is seeking an experienced and friendly Temporary Housekeeper to maintain their four-floor residence to a consistently high standard.
Job Description
The successful candidate will take pride in creating and maintaining a clean, organised and welcoming home, with responsibility for daily cleaning, laundry, ironing, wardrobe care and general household organisation.
The family has a relaxed approach to household life and there are two primary school-aged children in the home, so the successful candidate should be comfortable working around children and happy to support the wider household team where required.
Role Responsibilities
- Daily cleaning, tidying and organisation throughout the four-floor residence.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the home.
- Careful cleaning and maintenance of fine furnishings, surfaces and delicate materials.
- Managing laundry, including washing, ironing and appropriate care of clothing and linens.
- Supporting with wardrobe organisation and ensuring clothing is well maintained and readily available.
- Managing household inventories and ensuring supplies are well stocked.
- Using appropriate cleaning products and techniques for high-end surfaces and materials.
- Supporting other household staff with their duties when required.
- Running occasional errands for the family.
- Working comfortably around the family’s two children.
- Maintaining complete discretion and confidentiality regarding the family and their guests.
Candidate Requirements
- At least 5 years’ professional housekeeping experience, ideally within a private household or luxury hotel.
- Excellent attention to detail and genuine pride in their work.
- Experience caring for high-end homes, furnishings and delicate materials.
- Strong knowledge of professional cleaning products and techniques.
- Excellent laundry and ironing skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage daily responsibilities independently.
- A friendly, positive and flexible approach.
- Confidence working within a busy family home and around children.
- The ability to work well as part of a wider household team.
- A discreet and highly professional approach.
- The right to work in the UK.
- Strong, verifiable references.
Benefits
- £20-£25 per hour
- Temporary position within a lovely private family home.
- Four-floor residence in Primrose Hill.
- Consistent daytime working hours.
- ASAP start.
- Opportunity to work alongside an established household team.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please send your resume to: andrew@achievehospitality.com
