Senior Housekeeper / Household Coordinator job (M/F) in Wicklow, Ireland
Job description
A high-net-worth family is seeking a proactive, highly organized, and hands-on Senior Housekeeper / Household Coordinator for their newly renovated private residence in County Wicklow.
This role requires a trustworthy and detail-oriented professional to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, tidiness, and presentation across the home.
Working alongside a Private Chef, the candidate will oversee daily home operations, perform hands-on housekeeping and laundry tasks, and liaise with external cleaning services and contractors to ensure the home remains immaculate and fully functional at all times.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily hands-on care, detailed cleaning, and organization of main living spaces, bedrooms, and family areas to keep the home immaculate and presentable.
- Establish and maintain organizational systems for wardrobes, pantries, storage rooms, and household items following the recent renovation.
- Conduct daily walkthroughs to ensure all areas meet high standards of tidiness, order, and maintenance.
- Act as the primary liaison for third-party cleaning companies and specialized contractors, scheduling visits and supervising their work on-site.
- Receive daily deliveries, handle parcels, and coordinate tradespeople or service technicians as required.
- Take full ownership of fine garment care, family laundry, ironing, pressing, and seasonal wardrobe care.
- Manage bed linen and towel rotations throughout the estate.
- Perform weekly household inventory runs (cleaning supplies, toiletries, pantry essentials).
- Work collaboratively with the in-house Private Chef to support overall smooth household routines.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a high-end private household, luxury estate, or boutique hospitality environment as a Senior Housekeeper, Head Housekeeper, or Household Coordinator.
- Energetic, meticulous, and happy to perform daily hands-on tasks while maintaining oversight of third-party vendors.
- Must reside in County Wicklow or Dublin with a reliable personal vehicle and a full, clean driving license for daily commuting and household errands.
- Fluent spoken English with strong organizational skills to direct external contractors clearly.
- Discreet, professional, flexible, and accustomed to working around family life with teenage children.
Work conditions
- Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (5 days on / 2 days off).
- Contract: Permanent, long-term contract.
Salary
Marina Shevchenko is a dedicated professional with a decade-long journey at Morgan & Mallet, beginning part-time in 2014 and transitioning to full-time in 2015. Specialising in client and candidate relations, she excels in catering to individuals from the UK, US, and Eastern Europe. Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, Marina's multilingual skills facilitate seamless communication. Her role extends beyond borders, having managed Morgan & Mallet's offices in the UK and Ukraine. Marina's passion lies in understanding the distinct requirements of clients and candidates, ensuring perfect matches that align with their goals and personalities. She thrives on forging lasting connections and delivering exceptional service.
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