Senior Housekeeper
Senior Housekeeper
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Job Description
Job Title: Senior Housekeeper - Live-in
Location: Central London (Live-in role)
Type: Full-Time 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: 41579 gross per annum
Reports To: Secretary-General
Job Purpose:
The Senior Housekeeper will be responsible for the day-to-day operation cleanliness maintenance and event management of the Official Residence. This is a trusted live-in role requiring discretion initiative and a high level of professionalism. The post-holder will also support official hospitality functions manage household staff and ensure the Residence operates smoothly in line with the expectations of a diplomatic and executive household.
Key Responsibilities:
Residence Management
- Oversee and maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the entire Official Residence and immediate surroundings.
- Manage household inventory supplies and the residences domestic budget.
- Undertake light housekeeping duties in the absence of staff.
- Prepare meals for the Secretary-General family and guests (up to 12 people).
- Handle laundry ironing and errands for the household.
- Supervise any additional domestic or support staff.
- Assist with the security of the residence.
Event & Function Support
- Organise and manage receptions dinners and other formal events at the residence.
- Oversee external suppliers and vendors related to catering or events.
- Ensure diplomatic protocols and formal procedures are followed.
- Advise on use of residence spaces for events and ensure supplies and decorations are adequate.
Travel Support
- Oversee the personal travel arrangements and preparations for the Secretary-General (note: official travel is handled by the SGs office).
- Liaise closely with the SGs office to ensure travel-related needs are coordinated.
Guest & External Liaison
- Welcome and interact appropriately with VIPs senior stakeholders and other dignitaries.
- Liaise with internal and external teams (e.g. events contractors) to ensure seamless operations at the residence.
Other Duties
- Undertake any other household or residence-related duties as assigned by the Secretary-General or delegated authority.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time