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Housekeeper / Family Assistant
UHNW Family
Location: Massachusetts & The Hamptons, USA
Salary:USD $120,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Accommodation: Provided
Start Date: ASAP
Overview
Our client, an UHNW family is seeking an experienced, proactive Housekeeper / Family Assistant to support their residences in Massachusetts and The Hamptons.
The role will initially have a strong hands-on housekeeping and household management focus, alongside practical family assistance and support for the family's youngest son.
Over time, the position is expected to evolve, with greater emphasis on acting as a trusted guardian/mentor and providing day-to-day support to the child.
This is a varied position requiring someone who is exceptionally flexible, comfortable adapting to the family's movements and genuinely happy to take a "go with the flow" approach.
Key Responsibilities
Hands-on housekeeping to UHNW standards
Support the day-to-day organisation and running of the residences
Coordinate with the existing household team
Help oversee a locally based Housekeeper
Ensure properties are prepared for family arrivals and periods of residence
Assist with household organisation and practical family requirements
Provide school runs for the family's youngest son
Drive confidently in all conditions, including winter and snow
Provide age-appropriate support, companionship and guidance to the child
Escort the child to activities and appointments as required
Provide additional support when the parents are travelling
Work collaboratively with the family's Chief of Staff and wider international household team
Adapt responsibilities as the role develops and the family's requirements change
Family Support
The successful candidate will provide practical day-to-day support, including school runs, companionship and guidance to the youngest son.
Over time, the position is expected to become less focused on household management and develop into more of a trusted guardian/mentor role for the child.
Candidate Requirements
Previous UHNW private household experience essential
Strong hands-on housekeeping experience
Household management and organisational skills
Experience working around children and genuinely enjoys their company
Highly flexible and adaptable
Proactive while comfortable working within an established household structure
Calm, discreet and dependable
Strong team player with a "go with the flow" mentality
Confident driver essential
Must be comfortable driving in snow and winter conditions
Comfortable moving between Massachusetts and The Hamptons
Legal right to work in the USA essential
Properties & Accommodation
Massachusetts
Primary base for much of the role
Separate one-bedroom apartment provided nearby
An additional locally based Housekeeper will work under the direction of this position
Members of the family's European household team will provide additional support when required
The Hamptons
Established Houseman already in place who runs the property
Private en-suite accommodation provided
Additional Housekeeper from the family's European team may join during periods when the whole family is in residence
Household Structure
This is an established international household with a wider team across the family's residences.
This position is intended to remain hands-on and family-focused rather than heavily administrative.
Additional household support will also be provided when the parents are travelling.
Salary & Benefits
USD $120,000 per annum
Separate accommodation provided
Long-term permanent opportunity
Opportunity for the position to evolve as trust develops
Additional Information
The family is particularly interested in someone who understands the fluid nature of working within a UHNW household. Flexibility, attitude and personality fit are extremely important.
The successful candidate should be equally comfortable maintaining the residence to exceptional standards, coordinating with household staff, completing a school run or providing trusted support and companionship to the family's youngest son.
Please apply via email with your CV: [email protected]
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