This is a great opportunity for an experienced Russian-speaking housekeeper with a sound understanding of looking after high-profile homes to join a beautiful family in their lovely house in Surrey. It is a live-in position – read more about living conditions below – so the role has to be suitable for someone who can commit to a live-in role.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of housekeeping. Day-to-day duties could involve:

• Thorough cleaning of the properties
• Vacuuming and cleaning of floors, carpets and rugs
• Dusting and polishing of all surfaces
• Laundry and ironing, organising dry cleaning
• Schedule all linen changes
• Care of fine china, silver and crystal
• Maintain an adequate supply of household cleaning products
• Run errands for the client
• Receive and supervise contractors
• Household shopping online and shops
• Occasional cooking
• Assist with table service at dinner parties (rare)
• Some care of animals (walks, visits to the vet etc.)

Key requirements

• Hardworking and discrete
• Flexible
• Trustworthy
• Well-presented and professional
• Driving licence is preferable but not essential
• Russian language skills
• Good/conversational English is a must

WORKING HOURS:

40 hours week working 5 days a week with 2 days off (some weekend availability). Typically working 9-5, can involve working earlier or later as required. Flexibility is a must.

ANNUAL LEAVE:

32 days per annum but will not normally be entitled to take a day’s holiday on a public holiday.

OTHER DETAILS:

• Live-in position. Accommodation – fully furnished studio flat with own bathroom and fully equipped kitchen, entrance through the main house
• Benefits include: private health insurance, life Insurance, income protection cover, private pension scheme