Household Supervisor jobs in Edinburgh typically pay £17–£27 an hour (about £2,950–£4,650 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of 5–6 days a week. Employers ask for senior housekeeping or supervisory experience and right-to-work checks. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Edinburgh.
- Typical pay
- £17–£27
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- £2,950–£4,650
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 5–6 days a week
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open household supervisor positions in Edinburgh
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Register as a Household SupervisorAbout household supervisor jobs in Edinburgh
Household Supervisor jobs in Edinburgh are household positions: a household supervisor supervises a team of household staff and makes sure cleaning, laundry and service meet the family’s standards. Families hiring in Edinburgh range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Edinburgh is known for asset management, fintech, informatics, and tourism, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as NatWest Group, abrdn, Baillie Gifford, Skyscanner, and the University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh is the UK's second-largest financial centre and manages hundreds of billions of pounds in assets.
Main duties
- Assign and check daily staff tasks
- Train new staff in house standards
- Manage supplies and inventories
- Inspect rooms and service quality
- Handle schedules and leave
Household Supervisor pay in Edinburgh
Household incomes in Edinburgh are shaped by an average local salary of around £38,000, which is why household supervisor pay here sits above the UK average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a household supervisor
- 8:00Staff briefing
- 10:00Suppliers & budget
- 12:00Service standards check
- 15:00Events & guests
- 18:00Daily report to family
Why work in Edinburgh?
The local job market is growing at 3.7% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh is often described as “Scotland's Finance and Fintech Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Senior housekeeping or supervisory experience
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- References from large households or hotels
Working in United Kingdom
- Right to work in United Kingdom: Workers need the right to work in the UK; employers must check documents before employment starts.
- Checks: employers usually ask for right-to-work checks, references and a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check — an enhanced DBS check for roles with children or vulnerable adults.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage.
- Contract: Employees must receive a written statement of employment particulars from their first day of work.
Live-in or live-out?
Most household supervisor roles in Edinburgh are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your household supervisor experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete UK right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a household supervisor earn in Edinburgh?
Household Supervisor jobs in Edinburgh typically pay £17–£27 an hour (about £2,950–£4,650 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in household supervisor jobs in Edinburgh?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most household supervisor roles in Edinburgh are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a household supervisor in UK?
Employers ask for senior housekeeping or supervisory experience, team leadership and right-to-work checks. You must also have the right to work in United Kingdom.
What does a household supervisor do day to day?
A household supervisor supervises a team of household staff and makes sure cleaning, laundry and service meet the family’s standards. Typical duties include assign and check daily staff tasks, train new staff in house standards, manage supplies and inventories.
How do I apply for household supervisor jobs in Edinburgh on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Edinburgh hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a household supervisor work?
A typical schedule is 5–6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.