VIP client living in a split level 2 bedroom apartment in Notting Hill are seeking a professional and experienced housekeeper to join them on a live out basis.

The core hours will be Monday – Friday 9am – 2pm (with flexibility when needed). All usual high end housekeeping, household shopping, top notch laundry and wardrobe management skills, in particular experience packing high end clothing for principle trips.

Liaising with contractors, offices staff and chief of staff, receiving deliveries, running errands and generally being one step ahead. You will be a self-starter, detail orientated and discrete.

The clients travel often but you will be required to keep an eye on the apartment in London.

This is a lovely role, for someone looking for a long term position. Salary is £12 net per hour. Must like dogs.

*please note we cannot guarantee a response to all applications*

Lovely family who split their time between 2 homes (London & Chichester) are looking for a switched on, dynamic and flexible housekeeper (with excellent ironing skills!) to join them on a long term permanent basis. This is a live in role (but could be live out).

There are 2 adults and 3 children in the family, aged 11-14 and they live in a large 7 bedroom (6000 sqft) property in West Dulwich SE21. You will work alongside a part time cleaner to ensure that this house is ran seamlessly. Hands on housekeeping and laundry is required – and top ironing skills are key. You will be a self-starter and always one step ahead, the real eyes and ears for the clients. Your organisational skills will be second to none and have a flexible nature. 

A good communicator and able to use smart phones/iPad for online ordering and supplies.

Ideally you will be a confident London driver in order to run errands and help with the school runs and getting the children to activities. The family spend Mon – Fri in London and then head to their home on the South Coast of England near Chichester for the weekends. You will be required to often stay on a Friday evening and accompany the children down to the country home on a Saturday morning. During school holidays it would be great if you have the flexibility to work sometime in the country home. (separate accommodation provided here also) In both properties you will have the support of an additional member of housekeeping staff.

The family also have a friendly dog – so you must be comfortable around animals.

This is lovely fast paced role within a large busy household and charming family. You need to hit the ground running and have a real muck in attitude.

Starting ASAP

Location: West Dulwich SE21

Salary: £30,000-£33,300

Hours: flexible and to be discussed at interview

Accommodation: Separate cottage with studio room (including pulldown bed which can be made up as a sofa when entertaining), bathroom and eat in kitchen. This cottage then has an integral door into the main house but it also has its own front door into the studio room. The main house was renovated about 18 months ago and the cottage is totally brand-new.

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Lovely family in Earls Court are looking for a Live Out Nanny to be part of a close knit team. There are 4 children, the youngest boy of 18 months is cared for by a full time live in nanny/housekeeper. Your responsibility is for the 3 eldest who are 7/5/3. You will support the parents in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment in which the children can thrive and develop.

Primary Responsibilities – include but are not limited to the following:

•             Create a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment for the children.

•             Supervise the children’s activities at all times, including playdates and outings.

•             Work alongside the parents, tutors and teachers to support the children with homework and reading.

•             School/Nursery pick-ups and drop-offs (walking and driving.)

•             Place the children down for naps and bedtime in accordance with routine.

•             Bed & Bath routine

•             Perform housework related to the children, cleaning up after meals, tidying play areas. (the housekeeper does the cooking for the children)

•             Travel on family holidays – around 5 / 6 times per year (10 days max)

 Educational Activities

•             Plan and lead educational activities, including reading, with the children.

•             Support with homework.

•             Going out with the children to widen their experiences.

•             Help the children to learn through play.

•             Baking with the children in accordance with safe practices. 

 Driving (Clean and full driving license required)

•             Safely drive the children to any social events. (Automatic care provided)

Relationships

•             Build and maintain a professional, pleasant and courteous relationship with all family members.

•             Work as a team alongside other household staff; live in nanny and full time housekeeper.

Key Attributes

•             Trust and integrity.

•             Demonstrated knowledge of the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of children.

•             The ability to form close and trusting relationships with the parents and the children.

•             A kind, cheerful and easy going personality.

•             A naturally tidy and organized person.

•             Ability to create activities that are fun and support the children’s development.

•             Patience, understanding and a sense of humour.

•             Punctual.

•             A responsible attitude to work.

•             Ability to cope with unexpected situations.

•             Commitment to health and safety, and food hygiene.

•             The ability to stay calm under pressure.

•             Flexibility to travel.

•             London based is a requirement for the role.

•             Dog friendly.

•             Paediatric First Aid certificate.

•             DBS check necessary.

Salary is flexible and will reflect experience. They are looking for someone proactive, friendly & switched on.

Hours: Monday – Friday 12pm – 8pm

Location: Earls Court

Live In Housekeeper/Nanny (Mandarin Speaking) for lovely young family. End March-Beg April Start

Lovely family of 4 are relocating to London form Singapore and the end of March 2019. They are 2 little boys who are 1.5 and 3 years old and they are looking for a kind, patient and respectful housekeeper/nanny to join them on a live in basis. They are currently looking to secure a property in Central London – which is likely to be either in North West London (Hampstead/St Johns Wood) or South West London (Notting Hill/Chelsea/Kensington).

General duties would include:

-Full housekeeping and laundry – ironing, hand washing and sending clothes for dry cleaning.

-Cooking for the children. Happy to try new healthy recipes. Occasionally helping to prepare dinner for the principals

- Running occasional errands (post office, pharmacy etc)

- Household shopping

- Maybe dropping off/picking up the children from school – this will depend on where they secure a house 

- Preparing the children for bed/bath

The children have learned mandarin in Singapore and the parents would love for them to keep this skill – so an bilingual English/Mandarin speaking housekeeper/nanny would be the ideal. You will have a happy disposition, be a great communicator, honest loyal and love children. It is important you have a nurturing personality to guide the children with manners and behaviour.

There will be international travel involved, up to 6 times a year, which you may need to accompany on.

Accommodation will be own bedroom and bathroom within the main house, but separate to the family for full privacy.

Start Date: End March/Beg April 2019

Interviews: February 6^th – 9^th in London

Hours: Monday – Friday + Saturday mornings for 3-4 hours

Salary: £550npw (£37,071 gross per year)

Must be happy to traveling worldwide with the family

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Live in Nanny for UHNW Family in Belgravia – ASAP Start

This is a live in role but only Monday-Friday, so you must have alternative accommodation from Friday-Monday. The family have 3 girls (16, 14 and 11) and one boy (6) and this role mainly focuses on the young son.

Duties included, but aren’t limited to:

• Getting the children up and ready in the morning for school
• Taking the son to school
• During the day clean the children's rooms/uniforms + ironing. 2 Housekeepers will assit with this. 
• Pick up the son from school
• After school activities with all children
• Driving the children to social engagements (you must be a confident driver in central London)
• Evening babysitting (arranged in advance)

The family are looking for a dynamic candidate, who thrives in a fast paced environment and busy staffed household. A teaching qualification would be advantageous to support with the children’s homework, also have a creative and fun attitude. You will have a muck in attitude and be a team player. The family travel throughout the main school breaks, and you will be required to travel with them. The holidays are split equally between yourself and the weekend nanny (skiing, Spain, USA, Maldives etc.)

Starting ASAP – you must be available to interview in London

Hours: Monday – Friday 11/12 hour days, with a shorter day on the Friday when the family go to the country house.

Salary £35,000 gross per annum

• please note we cannot guarantee a response to all applications

Live Out Driver/Houseman/All Rounder – Holland Park

Young, professional family of 4 are seeking an experienced candidate to join their household team in Holland Park. You will be a real all-rounder candidate ready to get involved with whatever is required to ensure a smooth running of this large household, working alongside a small household team  You will need to have experience driving in London, as you will be required to drive the Principals to the office and be on hand for driving duties and airport runs throughout the day.  You will also run errands and on occasions drive the children to school and extra-curricular classes.  You will also be helping with any basic DIY matters in the house, liaising with the rest of the staff to ensure any maintenance issues are taken care of. The family like to entertain a lot so meeting and greeting guests and silver service experience would also be a huge advantage. This is a new role so a great opportunity to work  with the family to ensure the day to day routine and upkeep of the property is spot on. You will need to have a flexible and hardworking attitude and be able to switch fluidly between tasks.

Location: Holland Park

Starting: ASAP

Salary: £35K plus bonus and an excellent package

Hours: Monday – Friday, exact timings tbc + flexibility

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Live Out Housekeeper – Holland Park

Lovely young family are seeking a very experienced live out housekeeper. They have 2 young girls who are both at school and have nannies. They live in a large 6 storey property In Holland Park/Notting Hill. Full housekeeping and laundry duties for the family, including ironing.

You must be a team player, working alongside the other staff (nannies, driver/handyman & PAs). You must have experience of working as a housekeeper in large London homes, be able to plan your work schedule effectively & have a real eye for detail. The family are very down to earth, friendly and will treat everyone as part of the family. The family like to entertain a lot so you may be required to help at dinner parties and so on. Experience of silver service would be advantageous but not a necessity.

Location: Holland Park

Starting: ASAP

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 gross per year

Hours: Monday – Friday, exact timings tbc

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Charming family living in Notting Hill (W2) are looking for an experienced housekeeper to join them on a live in basis (they will consider live out for exceptional candidates).

The property is large (8000sqft) with 8 bedrooms, which have been made into 4 very large suites. You will work alongside other members of staff, including a live out housekeeper who works 10am – 3pm and has been with them for 18 years! There is also a nanny, taking care of the 2 boys aged 5 and 8 years old (so you must like children!), a PA for the family and a lady who comes in 2 days a week to do the ironing.

You will be responsible for sharing the housekeeping workload, grocery & household shopping, some basic cooking would be great, dealing with contractors, window cleaners, deliveries and so on.  A real muck in attitude and a team player.

They are looking for someone kind natured with a caring personality. You must have longevity in previous roles (their staff have been with them 10+ years) with great references.

Your accommodation is own bedroom, bathroom + living area and kitchenette on the lower ground floor.

Ideal hours will either be around 7am – 3pm or 2/3pm – 7/8pm. Tuesday – Saturday or Sunday – Thursday. Flexible for the right person.

Salary: £500 npw (negotiable)

*please not we cannot guarantee a response to all applications*

Sole Charge Nanny for baby girl – Earls Court SW5– ASAP Start

Lovely young couple are seeking an experienced nanny to care for their little girl who is now around 4.5 months old. You will be experienced & comfortable with babies and young children, able to be sympathetic and understanding with new parents. Responsible for all usual nursery duties (and open to helping with the parents light laundry/ironing too) grocery/supply shopping for the family and light cooking would be ideal – salads/soups etc. They have a cleaner once a week who comes in for a deep clean.

You will attend local baby groups and classes and organise playdates with other children. The parents are young professionals both working, Mum has returned to work so it is a sole charge role, however she will probably work from home on Fridays.

The family live close to Earls Court station.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 6.30pm £12 net an hour (around £40,000-£42,000 gpa)

*Due to the volume of responses, unfortunately we cannot guarantee a reply to everyone*

Experienced Live Out housekeeper required for a lovely family of 4 in a property in Regents Park, NW1. You will be required to work as part of a team under the direction of the Head Housekeeper. Daily duties including general cleaning, laundry, occasional dog walking, informal service when required and occasional basic food preparation for breakfast. Working on a rotation with the rest of the team, either 7am-4pm or the 12pm-9pm with flexibility. 5 days on 2 days off. Weekends required. You will be professional, experienced and flexible and happy to travel on occasional with the family. Experience working within HNW households (more than 1) luxury hotels and/or yachts. Starting ASAP Salary DOE (£35-40K)

*Due to the volume of responses, unfortunately we cannot guarantee a reply to everyone*

Leaman Consulting are hiring!

We are a leading boutique recruitment agency based in Central London specialising in 3 key areas:

Executive PA’s/Admin, Private Household & Childcare & Finance & Accounting.

We are currently expanding and are looking for a dedicated Junior Consultant with a background in Nanny/Childcare recruitment to join our Private Household desk.

We have a lot of fun and work together as a team; personality and sense of humour is vital to join us!

The ideal candidate will:

·Have 1-2 years of previous similar recruitment experience or worked as a Nanny/PA for UHNW clients and looking to move into an office role.

·Experience with permanent & temporary placements

·Worked with UHNW/HNW & VIP clients before & have established relationships with them

·A background in childcare or related qualification would be a bonus

·A drive to succeed in a competitive market & build their own desk

·Comfortable sourcing and interviewing candidates

·Highly organised

·Excellent telephone manner

·Right to work in the UK

Salary: £25,000-£28,000 gross per annum basic + generous commission structure, healthcare, pension & discretionary bonus.

Working hours:  Monday—Friday 9am—6pm +early finishes on Fridays.

Please note due to the volume of responses, we cannot guarantee a reply for each and every application

Lovely family who split their time between 2 homes (London & Chichester) are looking for a switched on, dynamic and flexible housekeeper (with excellent ironing skills!) to join them on a long term permanent basis. This is a live out role, but you must be flexible and happy to stay over when required (often on a Friday evening), so this would suit someone with no dependants. Self-contained accommodation will be provided in both locations.

There are 2 adults and 3 children in the family, aged 11, 12 and 14 and they live in a large 7 bedroom (6000 sqft) property in West Dulwich SE21. You will work alongside a part time cleaner (3 days a week) to ensure that this house is ran seamlessly. Hands on housekeeping and laundry is required – and top ironing skills are key. You will be a self-starter and always one step ahead, the real eyes and ears for the clients. Your organisational skills will be second to none and have a flexible nature.  A good communicator and able to use smart phones/iPad for online ordering and supplies.

Ideally you will be a confident London driver in order to run errands and help with the school runs and getting the children to activities. The family spend Mon – Fri in London and then head to their home on the South Coast of England near Chichester for the weekends. You will be required to often stay on a Friday evening and accompany the children down to the country home on a Saturday morning. During school holidays it would be great if you have the flexibility to work sometime in the country home. In both properties you will have the support of an additional member of housekeeping staff.

The family also have a friendly dog – so you must be comfortable around animals.

This is lovely fast paced role within a large busy household and charming family. You need to hit the ground running and have a real muck in attitude.

Starting ASAP

Location: West Dulwich SE21

Salary: £35-40K

Hours: flexible and to be discussed at interview

*please not we cannot guarantee a response to all applications*