Housekeeper/Cook for Estate in the Cotswolds – Live Out – ASAP Start
A London based family which includes, two adults and three children (aged 9, 7 and 4 years old) are seeking a live-out housekeeper for a property in the Cotswolds with extensive out buildings and grounds. This is a relaxed family household seeking a friendly yet highly professional and experienced housekeeper. The main property is 6 bedrooms and adjoining two-bedroom guest accommodation. Set in 32 Acres of land. 
As this is a weekend and holiday residence, you must be happy to work weekends (approx. 3 out of every 4). Your hours will be  a five-day week with two days in the week being rest days (these are flexible). Working hours need to be flexible to suit the owners. When the owners are not in residence your standard hours will be 8.00am until 5.00pm, with one hour for lunch and two fifteen-minute tea breaks. Should be flexible and able to work in London on the odd occasion if required.
Your duties will include:
-    All housekeeping duties, you will have a very high standard of cleaning
-    Clean and maintain the interior to a high standard
-    Ensure the linen, curtains, blinds and fabrics are kept clean
-    Experience with dealing with laundry, delicate fabrics, hand washing
-    Good standard of cooking, healthy and wholesome family meals (roasts, quiches, cakes etc)
-    To be responsible for the preparation, serving, clearing away and after family meals
-    To be responsible for the daily upkeep of the house
-    Front of House e.g. ability to receive guests when Principals are not in residence
-    To be responsible and care for domestic pets which includes a cocker spaniel (The dog may be left with the housekeeper during the week or perhaps when the family go on holiday)
-    To answer all incoming telephone calls and to re-direct all family correspondence

The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar role before within a family home with children or be a mother themselves! The housekeeper will very much be part of the family and will be required to baby sit, bake with the children etc. You will be a good team player, as you will liaise with eh grounds’ manager and the PA’s in London. You will have an enthusiastic and committed attitude and be an animal lover too. 
You must be a confident driver with a clean licence. Starting ASAP, Salary £35,000 + depending on experience. 

Live in Housekeeper/Cook -WeybridgeKT13. Driver essential.

Family of 4 living in Weybridge are looking for a Live in Housekeeper/Cook to work Monday - Friday 7am-7pm with a break in the day. The family are very warm, the atmosphere is bubbly and happy. The children are school aged, and one is at boarding school.

The house is busy, and they sometimes have family staying for 3-4 weeks at a time.

All high end housekeeping and laundry and pet care (you must like big dogs, the family have 2!) You must have previous experience as a housekeeper and be a good and confident cook - especially with Asian/Indian cuisine and vegetarian dishes. You will be providing breakfast, afternoon snack and dinner each day. Kitchen management and stock control.

You will also need to be a confident driver a Land Rover will be provided for your use when at work.

You will work alongside 2 PAs who support the family and also another live out housekeeper (who we placed there).

Location: WeybridgeKT13

Starting: ASAP

Salary £560 net per week

Live In-Accommodation is a studio cottage on the grounds of the house

Houseman/Maintenance for HNW Family in Knightsbridge – Live Out 

This lovely family are looking for a proactive and dynamic Houseman/Maintenance to join their busy home in Knightsbridge. Recently refurbished to a very high spec. There are other staff in the property so you must be a team player.

You will be responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the household, ensuring that with cleaning and maintenance the house runs smoothly. 

Duties may include:

-              Changing light bulbs, fuses, checking boilers & radiators, checking security and alarm systems and performing minor household repairs.

-              The house is ran via a top spec electrical system using ipads – so familiarising yourself with this

-              Maintaining outdoor area, mowing, sweeping leaves, raking gravel + swimming pool maintenance and checks

-              Valeting vehicles  

-              General helping where needed, a real muck in attitude needed

You must be friendly, easy going, professional and a team player. With experience working in a similar role within a high spec private household. This is a live out role, working 5 days a week (2 off) rolling contract, so days off may differ from week to week and working days to include weekends. 35-40 hours a week. £35,000 - £38,000 depending on experience.

Lovely family in Hampstead NW3 (on the Northern Line) who have just had a baby boy 2 weeks ago (their second child) are looking for some daily help for the next 4-6 weeks. They also have a 2 year old girl who is in nursery in the day – Mum needs support and help during the day with the baby. So you must have new born and young baby experience. You must be kind, helpful, and proactive.  

Monday – Friday, 8/9 hours a day. Starting ASAP.

*Please note we cannot guarantee a response to every applicant

Part Time Housekeeper/Cook – Holland Park W14

Lovely young couple who have recently moved to London from New York are looking for a part time (3 day) housekeeper to work 18-20 hours a week.

Hours will ideally be Monday, Wednesday & Friday and include all high level housekeeping, laundry, cooking simple healthy lunches (ottolenghi style). They also have a very friendly little dog (schnauzer) who will need caring for and walking when you are there.

The property is a 4 bedroom house with 2 adults living there. They often travel so are not always there, but you will still be required to go in and keep the house running.

You will have worked as a private housekeeper before, have good checkable references, be friendly, diligent and discrete.

Starting ASAP

Salary £15nph (depending on experience)

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

Daily OR Live in Housekeeper - South West London

Live in or live out housekeeper required for UHNW Household. Primary responsibility will include an oversight of household organization, ensuring areas such as laundry and cleaning run efficiently and to a high standard.  Every day you will need to be directly involved in doing laundry and cleaning yourself. You will be responsible for the overall appearance and atmosphere of the house both on a day to day basis and during hosted events. You will work closely with the Principal of the household, assisting him directly with valet, wardrobe and personal duties – so experience with packing and unpacking, preparing outfits and so on is key. The role will require occasional travel with the Principal. They are looking for someone who has a hands-on approach and is willing to personally involve in daily household tasks. You will have a strong character and good communication skills. You must be trustworthy and able to demonstrate that you can handle confidential information appropriately.  You will work alongside other household staff and be a team player. Clean driving licence essential and confident in and around central London. You must have at least 5 years’ experience working as a professional housekeeper within U/HNW households or luxury hotels.

Salary £35,000 - £40,000 gross per annum (dependant on experience & living situation).

Hours: 09:30 – 21:00, 5 days per week, working two weekends per month.  Events and travel as required, both to rural locations in the UK and internationally. Some requirement to respond to calls and messages outside of working hours.

Accommodation if live in will be self-contained and close to the property

Location: South West London, close to Richmond.

Full job specification available.

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

Live In Domestic Couple – South West London

A private family household are seeking to recruit a live in household couple (Butler/maintenance + Housekeeper/Laundry) to assist with the running of two properties for the Principal. Primary responsibilities will involve daily cleaning and laundry tasks. Maintenance tasks including hanging art work, oiling doors, lightbulb changes etc, driving and table service. Keeping on top of and maintaining the technical systems in the house, including sound systems, heating, and entertainment systems and so on.

Exceptional attention to detail is required, the right candidates must be extremely well organized and able to adapt to last minute changes.

The family are looking for a couple who are dynamic and very practical. You will both need to be flexible and able to work long hours during busy periods. You will both have a strong character and good communication skills, be trustworthy and able to demonstrate that you can handle confidential information appropriately.

At least one of you will need to be a confident driver and happy to run errands into Central London and driving luggage to and from airports.

Location: South West London, close to Richmond.

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Hours: 10 hours per day, working 5 days out of 7 which will include Saturday and Sunday on a regular basis. Hours may vary when the Principal is in residence. Occasional travel within the UK to other rental properties.

Full job specification available.

Accommodation Will be self-contained and close to the property

(full detailed job specification available)

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

Top Notch House Manager required for UHNW VIP household in Kensington – ASAP start

VIP family living in Kensington are looking for a very experienced and professional House Manager to start ASAP. You must have experience working within a large luxury household and be able to deal with all that comes with that – including high level technical issues. Knowledge of Creston is essential, ability to outsource if there are problems with the swimming pool, spa room, aquariums etc.  A top all-rounder with practical experience who is excellent with household staff (20-30 in this house) and a broad knowledge of their duties, this is a very large and fully staffed household. You will be the first port of call for any staff issues and liaise regularly with the household teams (housekeeping, butler, security, office etc). You need to be personable, approachable, professional and have a pro-active demeanour. You must be financially aware and good with budgets etc.  Well-presented and polished.

Starting ASAP, Salary £60,000 + DOE.

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

Head Housekeeper (Live out) in South Kensington -SW7

HNW family in South Kensington SW7 are looking for a full time daily housekeeper for this part time residence. The clients visit around 40 days a year. You must therefore be very good at managing your own time and work load. All high end housekeeping with specialist materials will be required, plus laundry, ironing and wardrobe management, liaising with contractors and the house manager.

The property is 3 bedrooms. This is a full time role where hours will need to be flexible. But generally speaking it will be Monday - Friday 10am-6pm with longer hours when the clients are here. You will need to be capable of managing 5-7 extra housekeepers/laundry staff when the clients are in residence.

You will have worked in high end households before with good references.

Starting ASAP

Location: South Kensington SW7

Salary: £31,000,-£35,000 depending on experience

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

Live out senior housekeeper in South Kensington – SW7

HNW family in South Kensington SW7 are looking for a full time daily housekeeper. You will also work alongside a part time cleaner. This is a part time residence, where the clients are visiting around 40 days a year. When the family are in residence you must be comfortable managing 6/7 cleaners/launderers. So some head housekeeping experience would be helpful.

You must therefore be very good at managing your own time and work load. All high end housekeeping with specialist materials will be required, plus laundry, ironing and wardrobe management. The property is 3 bedrooms.

Grocery shopping and provisioning for when the clients are here.

This is a full time role where hours will need to be flexible.

You will have worked in high end households before with good references.

Starting ASAP

Location: South Kensington SW7

Salary: £31,000,-£35,000 depending on experience

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

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 8/8.30am – 4.30pm (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.

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 (Roughly £31,700 gpa). Must like dogs as there are sometimes 2 friendly dogs there.

A lovely family are looking for top notch live in housekeeper to join a large estate in Hampshire (about 10 mins from Basingstoke). The Principal is moving his family to Hampshire to be closer to the grandchildren, the property has recently been renovated to a very high standard. 

The property is a  7 bedroom main house with an adjoining annex, and a residential stable block with 17 Acres of grounds, which include landscaped gardens, a tennis court, a barn media room as well as garages. There is also an live in House Manager (who we placed) a live in chef and live out housekeeper. You must be a team player.

You will have at least 5 years’ experienced working as a private household and be happy to work weekends with days given off in lieu.

Your duties will include but not be limited to:

• To have a very high standard of cleaning

• Clean and maintain the interior
• Experience with dealing with laundry, delicate fabrics, hand washing as would be doing all household laundry (assistance provided if required)
• Ensure the linen, curtains, blinds and fabrics are kept clean and laundered

• Assist in the kitchen with prepping when needed

Ideally they are looking for someone who has enthusiasm and commitment to get the job done well with high attention to detail. You will have the ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously as part of a team and always be one step ahead, pre-empting the family’s requirements. You will be outgoing and confident, whilst also being discreet and professional at all times. Ideally you will have experience working with eldery people, but this is not a necessity. A kind and caring disposition.

This is a long-term position to a respectful, successful and low-key Family, with strong family values.

You must be able to drive.

Hours: To work a five-day week (with some weekend work) – days in lieu given for weekend work. Flexibility is key.

Accommodation:  Brand new 1 bedroom en-suite within a 2 bedroom apartment above the grandparents annex (which is attached to the main house). Shared opening plan living room and kitchen for the two employees. (live in housekeeper + live in chef)

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 (depending on experience)

Please note due to the volume of application we cannot guarantee a response to everyone