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Live-out housekeeper with with light touch secretarial responsibilities
Location:Private estate, central Shrewsbury
Employment:Full time, Permanent
Start date:Immediate
Salary:17-20 per hour (40,000 - 47,000 per year dependant on experience (plus overtime)
Hours:45 Hours per week plus overtime; typically (Apply online only), with occasional demand for weekend work dependant on client schedule
Experience:at least 3 year in a similar role as a private house keeper or as a manager within a high end care home /luxury hotel / similar hospitality setting.
An exceptional and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised, discreet and experienced housekeeper/manager with light touch secretarial duties relevant to the household to oversee and manage the running of a single occupied but frequently busy, luxury 10-12 bedroom private property in the centre of Shrewsbury town centre, working with a frequently traveling CEO of a London based business who is often away based between London and Shrewsbury.
This role requires a professional individual with wide ranging experience who can maintain a high standard of cleanliness with the assistance (and management of) of a second part-time cleaner and grounds staff / contractors. You will be responsible for the overall care, upkeep and presentation of the property and ensuring that the home operates efficiently at all times. Daily and deep cleaning of the home to a high standard, maintain household schedules
Laundry, making beds, ironing (mostly outsourced besides occasional shirt) and wardrobe management
Organise household appointments and liaise with maintenance, contractors and service providers
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Booking of personal appointments/diary management of the homeowner
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Assist with dinner party preparation and events held at the property
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Maintain guest relations, overseeing their stay
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Occasional house sitting
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Pack and unpack suitcase for homeowner when required
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Attend vet and grooming appointments (must be comfortable with dogs - medium sized)
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Run errands including dry cleaners and shopping
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Stock control and overseeing household inventories and supplies
Requirements and personal attributes:
Proven experience and track record in a similar house management / luxury hospitality setting
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Ability to work independently and use initiative
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Dog-friendly (medium sized pet)
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Competent IT skills including use of emails, spreadsheets, shared google docs and online calender
Excellent organisational and time management skills
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Full UK driving licence
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Physically fit
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High level of discretion and confidentiality
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
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Confidence in liaising with contractors and managing household services
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Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules including occasional weekend work during busy periods e.g. Christmas and early starts when required
