Summary
TEMPORARY CHRISTMAS LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED FOR HNW FAMILY IN COTSWOLDS
Location: Cotswolds, UK
Contract: Full-time, Temporary (22nd-29th December 2025)
Salary: £200 per day, self-employed
Status: Live-in
We are seeking a professional and detail-oriented temporary private Housekeeper/All-Rounder to support an informal high-net-worth family and their guests over the Christmas period. This is a live-in role running from 22nd - 29th December, assisting with various tasks and housekeeping services to ensure a smooth and enjoyable stay for the family and their guests.
Organised, self-motivated and able to take initiative, you will also be able to follow instructions and work alongside the family’s cleaner to ensure that this 5-bedroom home and separate 2-bedroom annex on-site are clean and tidy throughout the festive period. The family also have a nanny, though it’s important to them that the housekeeper is happy to assist with some childcare tasks too.
Duties will include laundry and ironing, general housekeeping and tidying, as well as assisting with food prep, laying/clearing of tables, and preparing breakfast for the children. As the role is located in the countryside, a driver is essential for this role, in case of any last-minute errands/shopping that need to be done. The family also have a dog, so a pet-friendly candidate is required for this role.
Working a split shift schedule, you will start at 7am to prepare breakfast for the children, and then take a break in the afternoon, returning a bit later to assist with dinner prep and any housekeeping tasks necessary. Accommodation is provided within a spacious private bedroom in the house.
DUTIES TO INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
· Hands-on housekeeping to include dusting, vacuuming, mopping, changing bed linen and making beds, cleaning bathrooms etc.
· Assisting with laundry and ironing when required
· Assisting with basic food prep and washing up
· Preparing breakfast for the children
· Food & drink service support when required
· Ad-hoc errand running
· Dog walking
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
· A sharp eye for detail and strong organisational skills
· Efficient time management skills
· Previous experience in a HNW private household
· Well-presented, easy-going and professional
· Strong communication skills and a helpful, respectful attitude
· Reliable and trustworthy team player
· Proactive and self-motivated
· High standard of cleanliness and attention to detail
· Pet friendly and child friendly
· Full UK driving license
· Excellent checkable references
