Ref Number: RP-57977
Title: Full-Time Housekeeper / Household Assistant
Nature of Business: Private Households
Location: Central London & East London
Salary: £21–£23 gross per hour, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent Working Days: Monday–Friday
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, split across two properties
Intervals of Pay: Monthly Notice Period: One month
Start Date: December 2026 / ASAP
Job Summary
Two private clients are seeking an organised, reliable and proactive Full-Time Housekeeper / Household Assistant to support their respective properties in Central and East-Central London, near Liverpool Street Station.
Both properties already benefit from weekly cleaning support, so this position is broader than a traditional cleaning-focused housekeeping role.
The successful candidate will assist with day-to-day household organisation, laundry, deliveries, errands, service-provider coordination and general property upkeep. There will also be opportunities to support with simple meal preparation, as well as seasonal organisation and preparation for entertaining.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone practical, adaptable and comfortable working independently across two households.
Key Responsibilities Housekeeping & Property Upkeep
Maintain kitchens and bathrooms, vacuum, clean floors and keep surfaces clean and tidy.
Ensure both properties remain organised, presentable and ready for the principals' use.
Prepare guest accommodation when required.
Manage the cats' litter boxes, including scooping, washing the boxes and changing the litter.
Keep the roof terraces at both properties clean and ready for entertaining.
Undertake deeper cleaning and organisation projects, working through one room at a time on a quarterly schedule.
Laundry & Organisation
Manage laundry and organise clothing and household items.
Unpack suitcases and put clothing away.
Keep household storage and personal belongings organised. Deliveries, Orders & Errands
Arrange and manage deliveries, including groceries, Amazon orders, dry cleaning and other courier deliveries.
Receive and organise deliveries, including managing pantry supplies and grocery orders.
Run local errands, including collecting dry cleaning, purchasing pet medication, dropping off donations and shipping packages. Household Administration & Coordination
Research and arrange travel, restaurant reservations, events and transportation as required.
Liaise with household service providers, including the vet, letting agents, cleaners, window cleaners, carpet cleaners and builders.
Assist with receiving and welcoming houseguests when the principals are travelling.
Additional Household Support
Prepare simple, healthy meals and undertake meal preparation as required.
Organise and change seasonal and holiday decorations.
Prepare the properties for special occasions and assist with post-event cleaning and tidying.
Provide general household assistance to ensure both properties run smoothly. Candidate Specification The ideal candidate will:
Have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
Be organised, reliable, proactive and practical.
Be comfortable working across two private properties.
Have experience managing everyday housekeeping and household organisation.
Be confident arranging deliveries, bookings, errands and household services.
Be comfortable around cats, happy to manage their litter boxes and able to take the animals to veterinary appointments when required.
Be flexible, discreet and professional.
Be able to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.
Enjoy a varied household assistant position rather than a purely cleaningfocused role.
Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
Have excellent checkable references and a valid DBS.
Have the correct right-to-work documentation for the UK.
Previous private-household experience would be beneficial.