About the role
Evening Housekeeper | Private Residence | London | £50,000 - £55,000 | Live-Out
Position: Evening Housekeeper
Location: Central London, United Kingdom
Compensation: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Reports to: Head Housekeeper / Household Manager
Contract: Permanent, full time, live out
Schedule: Monday to Friday; 2:00pm–10:00pm when the principal is in residence and 8:00am–4:00pm or 9:00am–5:00pm when the principal is away; flexibility required at weekends and when guests are in residence on a rotational basis
Overview
is representing the search for a skilled, polished, and highly discreet Evening Housekeeper to join the team of a private UHNW family residence in London. This represents a wonderful opportunity for an experienced housekeeper to join an established and well-run household.
The successful candidate will be confident working independently, managing the evening operation to the highest private household standards. This is a broad and varied role, combining front-of-house service with hands-on housekeeping duties, and requires someone who is calm, self-sufficient, and takes genuine pride in delivering exceptional work.
Scope of Role
1) Evening Housekeeping & Residence Care
Sole responsibility for the immaculate presentation and upkeep of the residence during evening hours
High-level cleaning and maintenance of all rooms, including specialist care for fine furnishings, surfaces, and personal effects
Conducting evening turn-down service to the principal's exact preferences
Proactively managing supply levels and flagging any household needs to the Head Housekeeper
2) Front-of-House & Table Service
Providing silver service and butler-standard service to the principal and any guests in residence
Serving meals and refreshments with polish and discretion, adapting seamlessly to the principal's preferences and routines
Ensuring all formal and informal dining areas are presented to an impeccable standard throughout the evening
3) Team & Household Communication
Working closely with the Head Housekeeper and wider household team to ensure a smooth and seamless evening handover
Communicating proactively regarding any maintenance issues, scheduling needs, or household matters
Demonstrating flexibility and availability at weekends or outside standard hours when guests are in residence or circumstances require it
Ideal Candidate Profile
Proven experience in a private household setting, with the confidence to manage the evening operation independently
Silver service and butler-standard hospitality skills, with experience serving at table and conducting turn-down service
Strong housekeeping fundamentals: high-level cleaning, fine furnishing care, and meticulous attention to detail
A warm, positive, and professional manner; someone who integrates well with an established team and takes pride in their work
Discreet, trustworthy, and deeply respectful of the principal's privacy at all times
Flexible and accommodating, willing to adapt hours to meet the needs of the household
Verifiable professional references and a clean background check are essential
Schedule & Availability
This role operates on a schedule that adapts to the principal's movements, and candidates must be fully comfortable with this structure before applying. The household values reliability and a proactive approach to scheduling; advance notice will be given wherever possible. Candidates who thrive in this role will be those who embrace the variability of private household life and see flexible availability as a natural part of the role.
When the principal is in residence: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm
When the principal is away: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm or 9:00am - 5:00pm
Weekend flexibility is required on a rotational basis when guests are in residence or household needs dictate
Why This Opportunity
A role within a warm, well-run household that values loyalty and quality of work
The opportunity to join an established team - a testament to the household's investment in its staff
A varied and rewarding role for a housekeeper who enjoys both service and hands-on housekeeping
This represents a confidential search conducted on behalf of our client. To protect the privacy of the principal and their household, specific details will be shared exclusively with shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.
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