Housekeeping

The salary for a professional Housekeeper in the UK will ultimately depend on their experience, however, you can expect an annual wage between £30,000 to £50,000. The exact salary will of course differ depending on individual requirements.

A link to our salary guide can be found here https://www.thestaffdirectory.com/help/private-staff-salary-guide/

The role of a Housekeeper

• Housekeeping
• Laundry
• Ironing & arranging dry cleaning for delicate garments such as silk, cashmere and vintage fabrics
• Maintaining delicate surfaces such as stone, marble, granite, pewter and gold
• Tidying & organising
• Packing suitcases
• Answering the door to guests
• Taking telephone messages
• Family cooking (for blended Housekeeper/Cook roles)
• Childcare (for blended Housekeeper/Nanny roles)

At The Staff Directory, we take great care with the acquisition, vetting and representation of our registered Housekeepers. Any candidate wishing to apply for Nanny/Housekeeper positions must hold an Enhanced DBS check and Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

We require all applicants to meet our high standards of due diligence before they can be introduced to our clients.

A high level of skill and experience is required before an applicant can register with us, and formal ID and employment references are checked in advance of any client introduction.

If you would like your chosen candidate to process a refreshed background check before starting in the role, this can be arranged for you free of charge.

The Staff Directory provide an all-encompassing list of private household staff, PAs and yacht crew for positions around the globe.

Our registered Housekeeping staff are most frequently hired for roles based in the following areas:

• Central London – areas such as Chelsea, Regents Park, Mayfair, Kensington, Hampstead, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Notting Hill and Holland Park
• UK Counties – such as Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Cheshire and Surrey
• Overseas – The majority of hires for Housekeeping staff outside of the UK are for roles based in Russia, Ukraine, the Middle East, UAE, Switzerland and France

We are on hand to assist with any questions regarding the hire of a Housekeeper. Please call the agency at your convenience and our specialist recruiters will assist you.

Additional information including client FAQs, client help and a salary & payroll guide can be found here https://www.thestaffdirectory.com/help/clients-frequently-asked-questions/