Head of Housekeeping

**Position:** Senior Head Housekeeper

**Location:** Kensington, London W8

**Salary:** Negotiable

**Hours:** 9:30am to 5:30pm, 5 days a week

**Essential Requirements:**
- Previous experience in UHNW (Ultra High Net Worth) households
- Proven staff management skills with excellent time management
- Highest attention to detail, health and safety, and security awareness
- Longevity in previous similar positions
- Impeccable housekeeping skills
- Good communication skills
- Immaculate presentation
- Flexibility to work longer hours when the principal is in residence

**Description:**

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Head Housekeeper for a prestigious residence in Kensington, London. The ideal candidate will have previous experience managing a private household team of 4-6 cleaners/housekeepers and laundress. This role involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of three properties, two main houses in Kensington and a smaller property in North London, all owned by the principal who is in residence for only 3-4 months per year.

**Key Responsibilities:**
- Train, develop, and motivate the existing team members and recruit new staff as needed
- Ensure consistently high standards of cleanliness throughout all three properties
- Supervise external services, including contractors and suppliers, in coordination with the Estate Manager
- Control and manage purchasing and supplies costs
- Organize staff rotas, safety audits, and maintenance reports
- Manage the purchasing of household linens, towels, and supplies, including monitoring stock levels
- Demonstrate awareness of environmental issues (green initiatives)
- Collaborate with the Estate Manager to organize and execute occasional formal and informal events on the main residence's grounds
- Work alongside and manage 4-6 housekeepers efficiently

**Additional Information:**

The principal is only in residence for a limited time each year, so flexibility is required when the family is present. Normal working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm. Occasional formal and informal events may take place on the main residence's grounds, requiring assistance in planning and execution.

All household technical care is managed by personnel in the Family Office, based in Mayfair.

This is a newly created position that requires flair, elegance, and meticulous attention to detail. If you meet the essential requirements and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply now.