Job Description

Job Title:

Assistant Housekeeper

Location:

Central London

Type:

Full-Time, 3-Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary:

29,131 gross per annum

Reports to:

Senior Housekeeper

Job Purpose:

The Assistant to the Senior Housekeeper plays a key role in supporting the smooth running of the Official Residence.

This live-in position involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation, preparing and serving meals and refreshments, and assisting with household operations during official events, visits, and day-to-day activities. The role requires discretion, reliability, and the ability to work independently while providing exemplary service in a high-profile official household environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with cooking and meal preparation, including drinks and refreshments, for the household and official events. Support food and beverage service at receptions, lunches, dinners, and other representational functions held at the residence. Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of the residence, including vacuuming, mopping, spot-cleaning floors and walls, sanitizing bathrooms, dusting, and polishing furniture and fittings. Undertake laundry and ironing duties as required. Water plants and arrange flowers within the residence. Maintain tidy and presentable outdoor areas, including the back yard, front steps, and windows. Welcome and assist guests, visitors, maintenance personnel, and suppliers, ensuring a courteous and professional approach at all times. Support the Senior Housekeeper in meeting and greeting guests at the residence. Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion while working in a high-profile environment. Work closely with the Senior Housekeeper and Office Manager, following their direction and guidance. Carry out any additional duties necessary for the upkeep and service of the residence.

Person Specification:

Essential Experience:

Previous experience in cleaning and housekeeping. Experience in cooking.

Competencies:

Ability to work within an official household environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement, and common sense. Results-oriented, with a strong focus on delivering a high standard of service. Demonstrates commitment, flexibility, and initiative. Good communication skills for interacting with visitors, guests, and service personnel. Ability to set and manage priorities while responding to competing demands. Able to work independently within established guidelines. Maintains a high level of confidentiality at all times.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

Step Ahead is acting as an Employment Agency. We are committed to ensuring genuine equality of opportunity in our recruitment practices. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of competence and merit, regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexuality, ethnicity, race, religion, or disability, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.