London & South East
The London & SE Region has the largest membership of all regions, which can be accredited to the number of hotels in the capital. Each year the region hosts various events and meetings, including networking meetings, the National Business Lunch, a Summer BBQ and the Winter Ball.
Members are kept informed of events and any news posted on the UKHA website and occasionally separate emails are sent out. Information of up and coming events and housekeeping news is regularly updated on the website.
London & SE Region have their own application form and price structure. Click here to apply
Gosia Oszkiel - London & SE Chair
Executive Housekeeper at The Grand Hotel in Brighton
As a psychology graduate with a passion for people, I found the perfect place to bring that passion to life in hospitality and housekeeping. Since 2013, at The Grand Hotel, I’ve been fortunate to work with an exceptional team dedicated to delivering outstanding experiences for both our guests and our colleagues.
In 2023, I was honoured to receive a Catey Award, and I have since had the privilege of contributing as a member of the judging panel.
From December 2025 I will be the UKHA Chair for London & SE and my focus is on strengthening connections within our profession. I aim to create more opportunities for housekeepers across London and South East region to network, share ideas, and celebrate best practice. I am also committed to promoting professional recognition, supporting skills development, encouraging innovation and creating equal opportunities within a welcoming, inclusive environment for people from diverse backgrounds. Supporting the wellbeing and growth of our teams remains my key priority.
Outside of work, you’ll often find me running or cycling across the beautiful South Downs.
I’m proud to represent this inspiring community and excited to help shape the future of our profession!
Liana Sparks
Deputy Chair
Fernanda Lewis
General Responsibilities
Director of Housekeeping at The Goring Hotel London
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Paul Fisher
General Responsibilities
Uniform Consultant
Charlotte Shaw
General Responsibilities
Head Housekeeper at The Athenaeum Club
Denise Bateson
General Responsibilities
Retired Housekeeper
Margus Saareoks
Treasurer
Director at Valenna Ltd
Jackie Hehir
General Responsibilities
Head Housekeeper at the Army & Navy Club
Shahnawaz Khan
General Responsibilities
Director of Housekeeping at Pan Pacific London
Kyle Clarke
General Responsibilities
Housekeeping Manager at The Union Jack Club
London & South East Events
- Date: Monday October 5th from 6pm
- Region: London & SE
- Meeting: Glaziers Hall, 9 Montague Close, London SE1 9DD
Join Gosia and the UKHA London & SE committee at the prestigious Glaziers Hall for a Halloween themed meeting on Monday October 5th from 6pm.
- Date: Tuesday November 10th from 6pm
- Region: London & SE
- Meeting: The Clipper Lounge, Embankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, London WC2N 6NU
Gosia and The London Committee look forward to welcoming their members to the Clipper Lounge on the Victoria Embankment.
- Date: Saturday 5th December 2026
- Region: London & SE. All UKHA Members are invited
- Meeting: The Park Plaza, London
Bookings will open later this year this event at the Park Plaza London. Please save the date - 5th December 2026. This event is open to all UKHA Members from across the UK & guests.
UKHA National Events
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London and South East News
Well over 60 London & SE members met for the early autumn meeting at the prestigious In & Out Club in St. James. As a venue for a meeting, the reception room was very grand, with high ceilings, historical portraits and an impressive amount of gilt and glitter. We all felt rather important!
A fantastic evening was had by all at our annual summer BBQ. The summer sun truly made the event sparkle, and we welcomed a record-breaking crowd of members and their guests, numbering over 150 attendees.
- Date: Tuesday 9th June 2026 from 6pm
- Region: London & SE
- Meeting: Mighty Griffin Recruitment, Brixton
In June over 50 London SE members gathered on a gloriously sunny roof terrace at the Mighty Griffin Recruitment HQ in Brixton for an evening of cocktails, gifts, refreshments, raffles and networking.
Well over 250 UKHA members and their guests from across the UK arrived at The Pan Pacific London for the annual business luncheon. The London & SE committee thank everyone that attended and supported this event.
- Date: Tuesday 10th March 2026
- Region: London & SE
- Meeting: The Army & Navy Club
On Tuesday 10th March, we were warmly welcomed to the magnificent Army & Navy Club, a private members’ club founded in 1837 for officers of the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Marines.
- Date: Tuesday 10th February 2026: 6-9pm
- Region: London & SE
- Meeting: The Union Jack Club, Sandell St, London SE1 8UJ
UKHA London kicks off 2026 with a fantastic February event, with UKHA members joining Gosia and the London committee at the Union Jack Club on a rainy Tuesday evening.
Fernanda Lewis, Director of Housekeeping at The Goring Hotel in London, UKHA committee member and recent London Chair has been shortlisted for the 'Unsung Hero Award' category at the Hotel Magazine Awards 2026.
On Saturday 13 December, we once again had the privilege of hosting our Annual UKHA Winter Ball at the magnificent Pan Pacific, and what an exceptional evening it was. Guests enjoyed a delicious three-course meal while bubbles and wine flowed freely throughout the night.
Gosia Oszkiel, Executive Housekeeper at The Grand Hotel in Brighton is announced as our new London & SE Chair and we thank Fernanda Lewis for all her amazing work over the years.
- Date: 17th October 2025
- Region: London & SE
- Meeting: The Landmark Hotel, London
A wonderful business luncheon at The Landmark Hotel, attended by nearly 300 UKHA members and their guests
Hospitality Industry Events
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