House Manager - New York/Hamptons/London

An unrivalled opportunity has arisen for an experienced House Manager (10 years+) within an UHNW household in the UK (preferably London)  Experience in the US would be a plus.

Able to take the reigns on an UHNW family with a luxurious apartment in New York and estate in the Hamptons and a large residence in London.  Travel with the family with each destination will be required.  Polished with high standards, highly organised and able to take control of the budgets, hiring and general running of the residences. Organising parties and events for the family and assisting with the detailed travel arrangements.

Based in New York (where you will rent) and staying at the Hamptons over the summer period.

Flexibility is key and able to stay  calm under pressure and lead by example.

Top package and Visa for the person who ticks all of the boxes

Wonderful returning clients of ours are seeking a professional couple to joint their busy household in Paris.
The property is a large 7 bedroom townhouse over 4 floors. The family consists of 4 children and 1 dog, requiring dedicated care and attention.
The couple will need to speak fluent French & English, Spanish is also a bonus.
You must have an EU passport or the right to work in France to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities:
Property Maintenance

• • Overseeing the general upkeep of the property
  • Liaising and meeting vendors and suppliers
  • Updating household manuals
  • Reactive and proactive maintenance of the property on a regular basis
  • Ensuring the safety and security of the household at all times
  • Regularly interacting with the Household Manager in relation to property maintenance
  • Supervising the maintenance of the garden
  • Daily driving for the Principals and Children
  • Confident in silver service for events and dinners

Housekeeping

• • Daily cleaning
  • Purchase of cleaning and home supplies
  • Looking after the management of the laundry: washing and ironing of the clothes, including delicates
  • Shoe polishing
  • Window cleaning
  • Maintenance of the gym area
  • Helping with unpacking and packing luggage
  • Confident in silver service for events and dinners

Vehicles

• • Looking after the cleaning and tidying of household cars
  • MOTs and servicing: booking, management and report of faults to the household manager

Personality Traits

• Familiar but not friendly to the owners, warm but professional in his approach
• Happy to work around children
• Enjoys looking after the family’s pets
• Flexible and happy to work on weekends when/if necessary
• Well presented, spoken and charming
• The couple should be able to be independent but knows the importance of working together to achieve the best results
• Has great presentation skills and is able to represent the household when necessary
• Confident in Silver Service

Domestic Couple Position in Paris (16th arrondissement)
Type: Live in. Separate accommodation will be provided for the couple
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: 70,000 euros annually (joint)
Work schedule: Wednesday to Sunday, occasional change of schedule for events, time off during the day for breaks, gym, etc.

Director of Property (UHNW Private Estates)

A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic Director of Property to manage a large, privately owned property portfolio (residential) to include a large estate in Buckinghamshire and a luxury residence in Central London.  The Principal is intending to add to the portfolio with properties in the UK, Europe & US so there will be regular travel to manage the Estates to a high standard.

You will have practical experience in M&E systems with a high level of tech and have enthusiasm and a good understanding of new technology available with regard to building management.  A relevant professional qualification is expected (MRICS) with strong building surveying and asset management experience.

A cv demonstrating extensive experience and operations within a private Family Office or UHNW luxury environment.  A top track record with 5 years+ in a senior position within residential property at the luxury end is required to be considered for this role.

Strong project management skills and able to input strategic planning for the future.  An excellent communicator and able to join a strong team and collaborate effectively with this team and external contractors.  Flexible and hands on, solutions driven and happy to work on site or remotely when required.  Good financial acumen, commercially astute with excellent analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and operations of the Estate ensuring all mechanical,

Electrical and building management systems are at peak performance

• Effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues with modern M&E systems applying both critical thinking and technical knowledge. Confident dealing with external stakeholders.
• Manage contracts and service provider relationships focusing on high standards of service and innovation
• Ensuring seamless operation of building systems, executing both strategic projects and engineering works.
• Assist with day-to-day oversight of a large international residential property portfolio including several large estates.
• Manage property budgets and contribute to the development of strategies and targets
• Oversee the maintenance and care of estate grounds, including gardens, landscaping and outdoor facilities ensuring they are kept immaculate condition

Competitive Salary + bens + bonus

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

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Housekeeper/Cook to join a busy household on a full-time basis. Located just a 10-minute walk from the station, this lovely Mews house is home to a friendly mid-30s couple and their Goldendoodle dog.
The ideal candidate will be confident in cooking Indian cuisine. This is a live-out position with a flexible work schedule, primarily from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cooking
  • Prepare and cook meals (lunch and dinner mostly) for the couple.
  • Batch-cook when requested.
  • Plan and execute a variety of informal dishes, considering dietary preferences and restrictions.
  • Ensure all meals are prepared using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.

• Housekeeping
  • Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of the house, ensuring all areas are tidy and well-kept.
  • Handle laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management.
  • Assist with household errands and shopping as needed.

• Pet Care
  • Be comfortable and friendly with dogs, providing basic care and companionship to the goldendoodle.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a cook, particularly in Indian cuisine.
• Strong housekeeping skills with attention to detail.
• Must be dog-friendly and comfortable with pets.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Reliable and trustworthy with a positive attitude.
• Flexibility with working hours and occasional weekend availability.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions (Principal has an allergy to cucumbers)

Job Title: Full-Time Housekeeper/Cook
Location: St John's Wood, London
Start Date: ASAP
Days and Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm
Salary: £45 - 55K GPA, depending on experience
Pets: Yes, a dog (Goldendoodle)
Requirements: Confident in Indian cuisine

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Housekeeper/Cook to join a busy household on a full-time basis. Located just a 10-minute walk from the station, this lovely Mews house is home to a friendly mid-30s couple and their Goldendoodle dog. 

The ideal candidate will be confident in cooking Indian cuisine. This is a live-out position with a flexible work schedule, primarily from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cooking
  • Prepare and cook meals (lunch and dinner mostly) for the couple. 
  • Batch-cook when requested.
  • Plan and execute a variety of informal dishes, considering dietary preferences and restrictions.
  • Ensure all meals are prepared using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Housekeeping
  • Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of the house, ensuring all areas are tidy and well-kept.
  • Handle laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management.
  • Assist with household errands and shopping as needed.
• Pet Care
  • Be comfortable and friendly with dogs, providing basic care and companionship to the goldendoodle.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a cook, particularly in Indian cuisine.
• Strong housekeeping skills with attention to detail.
• Must be dog-friendly and comfortable with pets.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Reliable and trustworthy with a positive attitude.
• Flexibility with working hours and occasional weekend availability.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions (Principal has an allergy to cucumbers)

Job Title: Full-Time Housekeeper/Cook

Location: St John's Wood, London

Start Date: ASAP

Days and Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm

Salary: £45 – 55K GPA, depending on experience

Pets: Yes, a dog (Goldendoodle)

Requirements: Confident in Indian cuisine

A distinguished family based in London is seeking an experienced and professional Chauffeur to join their household team. The role involves driving and maintaining a fleet of five luxury vehicles, though a Bentley would be the main car in use. The family splits their time between London and other locations, though your primary responsibility will be London-based.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely and punctually driving family members to various locations within London.
• Primarily driving the senior members of the family during the summer months.
• Occasionally transporting the younger members of the family for shopping and other activities.
• Ensuring all vehicles are meticulously maintained, cleaned, and serviced regularly.
• Demonstrating flexibility with working hours to accommodate the family's needs.
• Providing courteous, professional, and discreet service at all times.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Chauffeur, preferably with high-profile families or individuals.
• Excellent driving skills with a clean driving record.
• A good understanding of English to effectively communicate with the family and other staff members.
• Comprehensive knowledge of London's Road networks and traffic patterns.
• Discretion, reliability, and a professional demeanour.
• Ability to work flexibly and manage time effectively, including compensatory time off for any extra hours worked.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and professional Chauffeur to work within a prestigious household.

• Job Title: Chauffeur
• Location: London (W1G)
• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 GPA
• Working Hours: 45 hours per week flexibility (If extra hours are required, time in lieu will be provided)
• Start Date: Aug/Sept

We are looking for an experienced Estate Manager to join a busy team in South East England.

The Estate is a prestigious 4,000-acre country estate, known for its high-quality farmland, extensive woodlands, and magnificent gardens surrounding a Listed Principal House. With 40 houses and cottages, a managed pheasant shoot, and ongoing property development opportunities, The Estate requires a dedicated manager to oversee its diverse operations.

Main Duties:

• Administration
• Staffing
• Finance
• Presentation/Estate Maintenance
• Buildings

Required Attributes:

• Excellent communication and management skills
• Active interest in Estate operations
• Keen eye for detail
• Organised, tenacious, and thorough
• Flexible and forward-thinking
• Initiative-driven and IT literate

Remuneration:

• £80 to 90K GPA
• Estate accommodation (3 bed cottage on site)
• Private medical insurance
• 28 days annual leave
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)

Join us in managing and enhancing the legacy of this prestigious country estate.

Apply today to become an integral part of our dedicated team.

*PLEASE NOTE A MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION WILL BE PROVIDED TO SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS*

Live-Out Housekeeper/Nanny Position in Belgravia
Location: Belgravia, London
Household: 2 adults, 4 school age children Large 4-bedroom house over 5 floors including a basement
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum 
Starting ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday 40-45 hours a week

Our wonderful American client has recently relocated to London from Sussex and is seeking a dedicated and experienced Live-Out Housekeeper/Nanny for their new home in Belgravia. This role primarily involves housekeeping duties with some childcare responsibilities for the boys once home from school.

Responsibilities:
Housekeeping: Work as part of a small team to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organisation throughout the house. Duties include dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and general tidying.
Laundry: Handle washing, ironing, and care for delicate fabrics such as cashmere and other high-quality materials.
Grocery Shopping: Run errands and pop to the grocery store as needed.
Childcare: Assist with picking up the boys from school occasionally and help with unpacking school bags. Be present and engaged with the children when they are home from school around 3 PM.

Experience:
- Previous experience in a similar role within an ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) household is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge and skills in caring for fine clothing and fabrics.
- Must be reliable, trustworthy, and capable of running the household independently.
 

Position: Permanent

Start: Immediately

Location: Chelsea, SW3

Hours: Monday – Friday, 06:30 – 15:30

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 GPA / DOE

Holiday: 28 days (including Bank Holidays)

Working for a British/Swiss family with two children in Chelsea, Central London. The family have a busy lifestyle living and working in London and travelling internationally during the school holidays. The children are aged 6 and 9 and the family have a friendly Cockapoo. The household is energetic, lively, and informal.

THE ROLE

A loyal, hard-working, and organised individual is required to look after a five-bedroom property in the heart of Chelsea. The typical working hours will be 06:30 – 15:30, Monday to Friday. The role will include housekeeping duties such as household management and organisation, daily cleaning and tidying, deep cleaning, and keeping on top of all laundry. A driver is not essential and holiday travel will rarely be required.

RESPONSIBILTIES & DUTIES

Housekeeping

- General household cleaning and tidying (keeping the home well-kept, neat, and organised)

- Daily cleaning of the kitchen and bathrooms and maintaining living spaces

- Deep cleaning (incl. frequent cleaning of the ovens etc.)

- Making and changing all beds within the home

- All hoovering, dusting and polishing furniture and décor

- Cleaning the inside of windows

Laundry

- Assuming full charge of household laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management

- Having knowledge of a wide range of textiles and their specific care instructions

- Mending clothing (tears, buttons, hems) and sewing children’s name tapes

- Hand washing and handling stain removal

- Familiarity with eco-friendly, non-toxic cleansers and detergents

Household Management/General

- Preparing and cooking family meals as and when required

- Purchasing and re-ordering housekeeping and laundry supplies

- House management (liaising with the family Assistant regarding all property maintenance)

- Running errands (post office, dry cleaning, etc.)

- Organising the home (creating, labelling, and maintaining effective cupboard systems, etc.)

- Answering the door and receiving deliveries

- Watering household plants and flower arranging

- Occasional dog walking (the family employ a dog walker)

- Packing overnight bags for weekends away and/or holidays

- Infrequent evening babysitting (always agreed in advance)

- Infrequently accompanying the family on holidays (always agreed in advance)

The family are looking for a professional, discreet, energetic, and proactive housekeeper, with

significant experience. The right candidate will have a can-do attitude and great initiative.

The ideal Housekeeper will have:

- Several years private household experience in the same or similar sized home

- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail

- Flexible regarding the tasks which they are required to complete

- A positive, proactive, trustworthy, and responsible attitude

- Discretion and loyalty

- A strong work ethic and good time management skills

- Excellent communication skills and good command of the English language

- Must be eligible to work in UK

- Non-smoker is essential

- Checkable references

- An enhanced DBS check will be completed for any successful applicants

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

Wonderful returning clients of ours are seeking a professional couple to joint their busy household in Paris.
The property is a large 7 bedroom townhouse over 4 floors. The family consists of 4 children and 1 dog, requiring dedicated care and attention.
The couple will need to speak fluent French & English, Spanish is also a bonus.
You must have an EU passport or the right to work in France to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities:
Property Maintenance

• • Overseeing the general upkeep of the property
  • Liaising and meeting vendors and suppliers
  • Updating household manuals
  • Reactive and proactive maintenance of the property on a regular basis
  • Ensuring the safety and security of the household at all times
  • Regularly interacting with the Household Manager in relation to property maintenance
  • Supervising the maintenance of the garden
  • Daily driving for the Principals and Children
  • Confident in silver service for events and dinners

Housekeeping

• • Daily cleaning
  • Purchase of cleaning and home supplies
  • Looking after the management of the laundry: washing and ironing of the clothes, including delicates
  • Shoe polishing
  • Window cleaning
  • Maintenance of the gym area
  • Helping with unpacking and packing luggage
  • Confident in silver service for events and dinners

Vehicles

• • Looking after the cleaning and tidying of household cars
  • MOTs and servicing: booking, management and report of faults to the household manager

Personality Traits

• Familiar but not friendly to the owners, warm but professional in his approach
• Happy to work around children
• Enjoys looking after the family’s pets
• Flexible and happy to work on weekends when/if necessary
• Well presented, spoken and charming
• The couple should be able to be independent but knows the importance of working together to achieve the best results
• Has great presentation skills and is able to represent the household when necessary
• Confident in Silver Service

Domestic Couple Position in Paris (16th arrondissement)
Type: Live in. Separate accommodation will be provided for the couple
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: 70,000 euros annually (joint)
Work schedule: Wednesday to Sunday, occasional change of schedule for events, time off during the day for breaks, gym, etc.