Job Description
PERMANENT PART-TIME LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER JOB | TALISKER, HIGHLAND, ISLE OF SKYE
SALARY: 20-25 GBP/HOUR GROSS (SELF-EMPLOYED)
PHS JOB 3229
Perfect Household Staff is delighted to present an excellent part-time live-out Housekeeper opportunity supporting a gentleman living in a truly unique and historically significant 18th-century Scottish home. Nestled in a dramatic coastal setting and surrounded by stunning Highland scenery, the property offers a peaceful and beautiful working environment. Due to the rural location, applicants must hold a full driving licence and be comfortable commuting by car within approximately 20–25km of the residence.
This warm and respectful household values professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude. The home consists of three floors, including several active bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, charming reception rooms, and a rarely used top floor that primarily functions as organised storage. The principal lives alone with two friendly senior cats and enjoys a quiet lifestyle focused on writing and research.
The successful candidate will be a trustworthy, proactive, and experienced housekeeper able to work independently and maintain the high standards expected in a historic property. This role is ideally suited to someone who prefers a stable, long-term part-time engagement and who is comfortable managing housekeeping autonomously. While the position is typically structured as 6-10 hours per week, the principal is open to discussing two shorter days should the right candidate prefer this arrangement.
Perfect Household Staff has been assisting professional housekeepers find the perfect domestic staff jobs for over a decade. We are one of the top boutique housekeeping agencies in the UK. If you are looking to be employed as a housekeeper, you have come to the right place. We will help you find a fantastic opportunity.
Only applicants with the right to work in the UK can be considered.
Type: Part-Time, Live-Out, Permanent
Working Days: 1-2 day per week (flexible)
Working Hours: 6-10 hours per week (flexible)
Language: English
Salary: £20-£25 gross per hour, self employment
Driving: Essential + having your own carLocation: Rural Highlands, Talisker, Isle of Skye (Scotland)
Starting Date: Flexible / As soon as possible
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
General housekeeping of an 18th-century home, ensuring all living areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms are kept clean, tidy, and well maintained
Weekly deep-cleaning tasks including dusting, hoovering, mopping, and polishing
Cleaning the stove/grate
Replenishing the log basket with firewood or smokeless fuel (winter only)
Organising supplies near the back porch
Laundry management including washing, drying, folding, ironing, and wardrobe organisation
Handling bed linen for guest bedrooms as required when family or visitors stay
Occasional lighter duties on the top floor (primarily storage and light hoovering)
Kitchen upkeep, appliance cleaning, and ensuring communal areas remain presentable
Proactive use of initiative to identify tasks, maintain household routines, and support the smooth running of the property
Minimal Requirements:
5+ years of private Housekeeper experience
Two excellent checkable references
Conversational English
Full UK working permit
Full driving licence and own car (essential)
If you are personally interested in the Housekeeper job or know another professional housekeeper who may be suitable, please apply via our website or email daria@perfecthouseholdstaff.co.uk
We are always delighted to register new candidates and are happy to answer any questions regarding our vacancies.
We are an established housekeeping agency in the UK. If you are looking to be employed as a professional housekeeper, you have come to the right place. You will be able to see other housekeeping jobs in our blog under Featured Positions.
Requirements
• General housekeeping of an 18th-century home, ensuring all living areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms are kept clean, tidy, and well maintained • Weekly deep-cleaning tasks including dusting, hoovering, mopping, and polishing • Cleaning the stove/grate • Replenishing the log basket with firewood or smokeless fuel (winter only) • Organising supplies near the back porch • Laundry management including washing, drying, folding, ironing, and wardrobe organisation • Handling bed linen for guest bedrooms as required when family or visitors stay • Occasional lighter duties on the top floor (primarily storage and light hoovering) • Kitchen upkeep, appliance cleaning, and ensuring communal areas remain presentable • Proactive use of initiative to identify tasks, maintain household routines, and support the smooth running of the property
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