Housekeeper in the Chelsea area (Live out)

Schedule: 5 days a week on a rota working 3 shift patterns, one weekend per month (detailed below)
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 DOE

A family of 4 living in Chelsea are looking for an experienced and pro-active housekeeper to join their team on a live out basis. The family employ a small household team including housekeepers, PA, nanny and maintenance.

Housekeeper duties

• Dusting and polishing of furniture and fixtures
• Vacuuming and cleaning carpets and rugs
• Sweeping/vacuuming, polishing, and mopping hard floors
• Wiping down skirting boards and architraves and doors/door frames
• Cleaning and sanitising toilets, showers/bathtubs, countertops, and sinks
• Making beds and changing linens
• Cleaning windows inside
• Cleaning mirrors
• Emptying waste/recycling daily
• Clean blinds/ curtains (lightly hoover)
• AM service and breakfast preparation in chef/nanny absence.
• Making sure to clean inside all cupboards
• AM ground floor set up
• PM Close down
• Cutlery polishing
• Sorting, washing, loading, and unloading laundry (Laundry)
• Ironing clothing items (laundry)
• Monitoring cleaning, bathroom and toiletry supplies and reordering where required.
• Reporting any necessary repairs or replacements if needed.
• Greeting guests, refreshments preparation ahead of meetings.
• Hair and make-up therapist set up and clear down.
• Running errands for the principal of the house.
• Managing the in-coming of various packages.
• Greeting and managing all contractors on site.
• Booking maintenance contractors where required.
• AM service and breakfast preparation in chef absence.
• Occasional travel required
• Managing all dry-Cleaning / seamstress requirements
• Steaming and cleaning draperies.
• Managing floristry requirements

Requirements

• Work as part of a team imperative
• Maintain professionalism at all times.
• Be proactive.
• Discretion a must
• Fluent English a must

Hours: Schedule is in shifts as follows:
Morning shift: 7am - 4pm
Middle shift: 11am - 8pm
Day shift shift : 9am - 6pm

*Please note we cannot guarantee a response to every application*

 

Job Vacancy: Domestic Couple
Location: West Wicklow, Ireland (50 mins from Dublin towards the Wicklow Mountains)
Position: Domestic Couple (Housekeeper /Manager + Groundsman/Estate Maintenance)
Hours: Full time, 5 days a week 9am – 5pm with flexibility if guests are staying.

Our friendly and welcoming client is looking for a dynamic, passionate and dedicated couple to run their beautiful equestrian estate in the Irish countryside. A 5-bed Georgian house with equestrian facilities set in 62 acres of paddocks, lawns, and gardens. It is located in a rural setting close to various small towns – so you must enjoy the country lifestyle and setting.

Roles and Responsibilities to include:

Housekeeper/Interior:
- Maintain the pristine condition of the home with high-level cleaning and presentation akin to a hotel standard.
- Attention to detail in tasks such as ironing, laundry, bed changing, and towel folding.
- Discretion and respect for privacy within the home.
- Keep inventories or household supplies ensuring a good level of stock at all times.

- Keep the house clean to a high standard.  This includes polishing, vacuuming, washing, dusting and general cleaning.

- Washing, ironing and maintaining the wardrobes of the two family members.

- Window cleaning.

- Making beds and changing linen.

- Keeping the house neat and tidy at all times.

- Maintain stock of logs for open fires, lay/light/clear when necessary.

- Care for silverware and fine furnishings.

- Dispose of all kitchen waste both organic and recycling.

- Clean and polish shoes.

- Overseeing the dogs and occasional dog sitting.

- High attention to detail.

- Computer literate.

Groundsman/Estate Maintenance:
- Care for the grounds and gardens, including sweeping leaves, lawn maintenance, and watering (there is a garden service team on site fortnightly).
- Assisting with mucking out stables for the horses.
- Walking and caring for the family dog and looking after other animals on the estate when the owners are away.
- General estate maintenance including paddock checks, fencing, water supply management, and indoor arena upkeep.
- Basic vehicle upkeep and cleaning, occasional driving, and monitoring and setting the estate CCTV, alarm & security systems.
- Proactive approach to tasks and pride in maintaining the estate's high standards.
- Firewood maintenance and assisting with laying/clearing the fireplaces inside the home.

Candidate requirements:
- Pride in your work and a proactive attitude.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative without constant supervision.
- Genuine enjoyment and comfort around animals, particularly horses and dogs.
- Must enjoy a countryside setting and lifestyle.
- Previous experience in similar roles preferred.
- Discreet and respectful of privacy, with excellent boundaries.
- Flexibility to adjust schedules when hosting guests or traveling.
- DBS check and excellent references required.
- Driving licence
- You must have checkable references and a clear and recent DBS check.

Accommodation and Benefits:
- Accommodation provided in a charming 3-bedroom gatehouse on the estate which is semi furnished. Well-behaved pets accepted.
- Car provided for the couple to use with 100 euro fuel allowance a month
- Competitive combined salary of 80,000 Euros with discretionary yearly bonus. Overtime or time in lieu for extra hours worked.

*Please note we cannot guarantee a response to every application*

An exciting and demanding Private PA role has arisen to support an international UHNW with a hectic lifestyle and business pursuits.  You will have 8 years+ as  Private PA mostly at CEO or UHNW level demonstrating the ability to support the Principal as a "Manager" of every aspect of their life from extensive personal requirements, travel and liaising with the wider family to supporting every aspect of the Principal's interests and business diary/travel and arrangements.

This is a 24/7 cover role with travel involved. Experience travelling with the Principal will be expected.  A true right hand for an accomplished and proactive PA with much to offer.  Degree preferred and well presented and spoken essential.

A top communicator, able to read the room with excellent EI and wanting to become indispensable to the Principal.  Demanding at times but always interesting, every changing and fast paced.

Used to supporting on an international level and accustomed to planning complex travel & itineraries both private jet and commercial.

You will have a high level of personal expectation from yourself and enjoy the demands a role of this nature brings.  Totally discreet with a good sense of humour and able to make relationships quickly with staff and colleagues alike.  Excellent package.

Job Title: Senior Gardener – Full-time, permanent. Live out.

Salary: £30k – 40k depending on experience.

 Location: Private Estate, near Banbury. 

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a senior gardener to join our small team looking after the beautiful gardens of an organically certified, private estate in North Oxfordshire.

The sixteen acres of estate gardens and wider grounds that surround the sixteenth-century manor house, have been well known for many years going through different phases of ownership and have been photographed and featured in many high level publications.  A recent change of ownership has brought impetus for new direction and redesign across the estate, with new landscape designs led by a well knwon landscaping studio. It is an exciting time to join us at a formative stage of the garden’s development.

The gardens comprise of ornamental gardens, an orchard, a productive walled garden and glasshouse, cutting gardens, gravel garden, nuttery, wildflower meadows, pond and wetland, flowering tree and shrub walk; the overall character is naturalistic alongside formal hedging, lawns and topiary providing structure.

We are looking for an outstanding, passionate, experienced and skilled gardener who will thrive in a rich and diverse horticultural environment, who is a genuine plantsperson, with the plant knowledge and practice to tend to detailed border schemes. This person will also have a great work ethic and will work tidily and professionally at all times. As a small team we are also looking for someone with a positive outlook who enjoys working with others, who can take direction from the Head Gardener, but it is also essential that you are happy to also work for long periods on your own. Due to the size of the team you must have the experience, capability, and self-motivation to consistently work to a high level routinely, without supervision.

The estate is managed according to organic principles and the existing gardeners share the owners’ passion for regenerative methods of managing landscape, promoting biodiversity and exploring and developing methods to garden with sensitivity to nature and the wider landscape, whilst simultaneously ensuring that the ornamental gardens are kept to the highest standard. Previous experience in organic gardening techniques would be a plus but is not essential.

 Additionally, a cut flower business is run from the estate grounds and the new gardener will be required to assist in the maintenance of the cutting gardens as directed by the Head Gardener. A real interest and curiosity for growing cut flowers would be a plus.

Essential Skills

• Excellent gardener with a minimum of three years in a similar level role in a similar context – private or historic estate. 
• Excellent and demonstrable plant knowledge. 
• High level border work, working with attention to detail and craft in border maintenance work. 
• Excellent pruning skills - competency in this area with a range of perennial plants, shrubs and climbers. 
• Demonstrable experience in the routine annual maintenance of hedges; lawns; areas of hard-landscaping; assistance with the care of the wildflower meadows. Ability to keep these to an excellent standard. 
• Experience using power tools for garden maintenance, including hedge-trimming and strimming. 
• Experience in productive gardening: vegetable & soft fruit production
• You will ideally have at least a level 3 horticultural qualification in addition to the required professional experience.

 Desired Skills 

• Experience in producing organic cut flowers a plus, including picking and conditioning flowers (training can be given in this area). 
• Management skills - on occasion you will be required to work with freelance gardeners at busy times of the year, and in the absence of the Head Gardener you will need to be responsible for managing any freelance gardeners on site. 

Routine Hours: 8am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, however flexibility will be required on occasion as will occasional weekend working. 

Reports to: Head Gardener & Estate Manager

Housekeeper PA (Full time or Part Time)

Location: Fulham, SW6
Start date: End of June 2024 (1-2 weeks handover with current nanny/housekeeper)
Salary: Depends on which schedule is worked
Hours: Full time OR Part Time

Our client is looking for a proactive and experienced housekeeper PA with come basic cooking skills, who is able to take on some household & personal admin duties as well. The Principal often travels once a month for work and at those times the housekeeper will need to be able to stay overnight (up to 5 nights) to supervise her teenage daughter (15 years old). They also have a friendly family cat!

The client is happy to consider 2 working schedules:

Option 1:
2/2.30pm - 7/7.30pm Monday to Friday with ability to work full time/sole care once a month up to 5 nights when the client travels with work. Salary £25 gross per hour overtime.

Option 2:
Full time 8-10 hours a day with ability to work full time/sole care once a month up to 5 nights when the client travels with work. £42,000 - £50,000 GPA.

Role Overview:
The family have had the same nanny employed for 8 years who is moving on, and as their daughter is older the role has now changed.
As the Housekeeper Cook/Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in running the household smoothly. From top to bottom, you will oversee all aspects of housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and ironing. Cooking, with special attention to a nut allergy. Additionally, you will handle personal admin tasks, errands, and the receipt of deliveries, organising repairs, MOT and anything else required to ensure the home is ran at a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage household operations efficiently, acting as the backbone of the home
- Provide attentive care for the 15 year old, including meal preparation, oversight of her activities & occasional school runs.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation throughout the house, ensuring everything is in top condition
- Handle laundry, ironing, and any necessary daily tidying tasks
- Undertake personal admin duties and run errands as needed
- Receive and organise deliveries promptly and efficiently
- Drive for occasional school pickups from Hammersmith and run errands & ensuring the car is well-maintained.

Requirements:
- Prior experience in a similar role with excellent references
- A super dependable and proactive nature, with a smart approach to problem-solving
- Valid driver's license and experience driving an automatic car, with a clean driving record
- Ability to work autonomously and take initiative in managing household tasks
- Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and occasional longer hours
- Comfortable with overnight stays when the principal is travelling for work
- Respectful, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality
- A warm and nurturing personality with a genuine passion for family and home

Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive salary in the range of 42-50K gross, commensurate with experience
- Opportunity for long-term employment (the current candidate has been there 8 years!)
- Opportunity to become an integral part of our family and household

*We cannot guarantee a response to every application*

Job Title: Head Housekeeper (Live Out)
Location: Oxfordshire, near Banbury
Salary: £45,000 per annum Annual Bonus Healthcare post-probation
Driver Required: Yes

Situated amidst 80 acres of beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, this estate is not only a large and busy household but also serves as the main business base for our principals. It is a fast paced environment and everyone is hands on.

Responsibilities:
As the Head Housekeeper, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of bringing structure and efficiency to the household operations and work closely with the Estate Manager and your team. You will oversee a team of three housekeepers, with the goal of building a team known for its longevity and dedication.

This is a live-out position, and housekeepers should be local to the Banbury area of Oxfordshire.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Establishing and maintaining cleaning schedules, routines, and processes.
- Managing daily cleaning tasks, laundry, deep cleans, and special projects.
- Taking initiative and demonstrating a passion for maintaining a clean and organized environment.
- Procuring and managing household supplies and toiletries.
- Creating and managing staff rotas to ensure coverage and efficiency.
- Supporting and guiding the team, boosting staff morale, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Being adaptable and capable of handling last-minute changes, such as VIP arrivals or sudden household needs.
- Remaining calm and composed under pressure, effectively handling any challenges that may arise.

Requirements:
To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualities:

- Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a high-end household or hotel setting.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
- Proactive nature, always willing to go the extra mile to ensure tasks are completed to the highest standards.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- A hands-on approach to cleaning, with a willingness to lead by example.
- Valid driver's license.

Working Hours:
- 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, five days a week.
- One weekend per month required, with time off in lieu granted.

*please note that we cannot guarantee a response to every application*

Please note is role has now been filled.

Position: Full-Time Personal Trainer / Nutritionist
Location: Gibraltar
Accommodation: Live-out, Flight provided (Accommodation provided for initial 4-12 weeks, thereafter self-arranged)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Mon – Friday 9am -5.30pm for example) – with lots of flexibility, especially when travelling.

We are seeking a dynamic and adaptable Personal Trainer / Nutritionist to cater to a High Net Worth Individual (HNWI) who resides in Gibraltar, with properties worldwide. While occasional travel may be required (2-3 times a year), this role primarily focuses on providing personalised fitness and nutrition guidance to the principal, with engagement with guests, friends, or staff as needed – therefore a fully adaptable approach to training and clients’ individual needs based on ability, desires and requests.

Role:
Providing tailored fitness training and a macro lead nutritional programme to the Principal, with training and nutritional support to guests and some staff.
 
Main responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a personalised fitness training programme tailored to the individual needs and goals of the client
• Provide support and motivation to the client to help them achieve their goals and objectives
• Create customised nutrition plans and menus based on the client’s dietary preferences
• Collaborate with the client’s Chefs to create healthy and balanced menus that align with their dietary goals and preferences
• Monitor the client’s progress regularly and adjust training and nutrition plans as needed
• Accompany the client on occasional travels to Dubai and Europe, ensuring that the same level of fitness and nutritional support at all times.
• Assist with occasional errands and tasks for the family when required, as there is very close knit team in place at the household

The ideal candidate:

• Previous experience as a PT/Nutritionist working with private and/or HNW clients is beneficial, but not essential
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, or a related field
• Certified Personal Trainer accreditation
• Strong understanding of holistic health principles and nutrition
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to travel and work irregular hours on rare occasions
• Proficiency in creating customised nutrition plans and meal prep guidance
• Experience coordinating with Chefs or culinary professionals
• Must be fluent in English - Spanish language is a bonus but not a necessity.
• Fully committed to the role and relocating to Gibraltar on a full time capacity.

Salary: £50,000 per annum (negotiable)
Start Date: ASAP
Interview Process: Initial video interview, followed by an in-person interview and training session with the principal and possibly another party in Gibraltar.
If you are passionate about fitness and nutrition, with a commitment to excellence and adaptability, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.






 

Housekeeper Cook / PA (Full time or Part Time)

Location: Fulham, SW6
Start date: End of June 2024 (1-2 weeks handover with current nanny/housekeeper)
Salary: Depends on which schedule is worked
Hours: Full time OR Part Time

Our client is looking for a proactive and experienced housekeeper cook who is able to take on some household & personal admin duties as well. The Principal often travels once a month for work and at those times the housekeeper will need to be able to stay overnight (up to 5 nights) to supervise her teenage daughter (15 years old). They also have a friendly family cat!

The client is happy to consider 2 working schedules:

Option 1:
2/2.30pm - 7/7.30pm Monday to Friday with ability to work full time/sole care once a month up to 5 nights when the client travels with work. Salary £25 gross per hour overtime.

Option 2:
Full time 8-10 hours a day with ability to work full time/sole care once a month up to 5 nights when the client travels with work. £42,000 - £45,000 GPA.

Role Overview:
The family have had the same nanny employed for 8 years who is moving on, and as their daughter is older the role has now changed.
As the Housekeeper Cook/Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in running the household smoothly. From top to bottom, you will oversee all aspects of housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and ironing. Cooking, with special attention to a nut allergy. Additionally, you will handle personal admin tasks, errands, and the receipt of deliveries, organising repairs, MOT and anything else required to ensure the home is ran at a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage household operations efficiently, acting as the backbone of the home
- Provide attentive care for the 15 year old, including meal preparation, oversight of her activities & occasional school runs.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation throughout the house, ensuring everything is in top condition
- Handle laundry, ironing, and any necessary daily tidying tasks
- Undertake personal admin duties and run errands as needed
- Receive and organise deliveries promptly and efficiently
- Drive for occasional school pickups from Hammersmith and run errands & ensuring the car is well-maintained.

Requirements:
- Prior experience in a similar role with excellent references
- A super dependable and proactive nature, with a smart approach to problem-solving
- Valid driver's license and experience driving an automatic car, with a clean driving record
- Ability to work autonomously and take initiative in managing household tasks
- Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and occasional longer hours
- Comfortable with overnight stays when the principal is travelling for work
- Respectful, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality
- A warm and nurturing personality with a genuine passion for family and home

Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive salary in the range of 45-50K gross, commensurate with experience
- Opportunity for long-term employment (the current candidate has been there 8 years!)
- Opportunity to become an integral part of our family and household

*We cannot guarantee a response to every application*
 

Estate Manager High Profile Client in London

We are looking for a super switched on and proactive Estate Manager to work at a very high level overseeing the operations and maintenance of homes in the UK and Italy for a High Profile UHNW client in North London.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership qualities, exceptional organisational skills, and a keen attention to detail and delivering high standards at all time. As the Estate Manager, you will be responsible for managing staff, overseeing property maintenance, and ensuring the overall smooth operation of the home in conjunction with the principal and other team members.

Responsibilities to include:

Property Management:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the estate, including maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure the property is well-maintained and adheres to safety standards.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for necessary repairs and renovations.

Staff Management:

• Recruit, train, and supervise estate staff including groundskeepers, maintenance workers, and housekeeping staff.
• Develop and implement schedules to ensure adequate coverage and efficient workflow.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to staff members.

Financial Management:

• Establish, develop and manage the estate budget, including expenses for maintenance, staff salaries, and supplies.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor expenses and identify areas for cost savings.

Security and Safety:

• Implement security protocols to safeguard the estate and its occupants.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Oversee the installation and maintenance of security systems.

Guest Services:

• Coordinate guest arrivals and departures, ensuring a seamless experience.
• Address guest enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain guest accommodations to the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain accurate records of property maintenance, expenses, and staff schedules.
• Prepare reports for estate owners or management as needed.
• Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, responding to emails, and managing correspondence.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience as an Estate Manager or similar role, with a minimum of 5

years in property management for an UHNW/VIP/High profile client.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge of property maintenance best practices and safety regulations.
• Familiarity with budgeting and financial management principles.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Some understanding of the Italian language a bonus.

Starting: Interviews now with the view to an ASAP start

Hours: Monday - Friday TBD, with flexibility

Salary: £80,000 - £120,000 will depend on experience and background

*This role has now been filled*