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*

Our client requires an experienced and commercially minded EMEA Head of Finance to see their expanding FMCG company through major expansion.

The Head of Finance will lead a team of 10, including 3 direct reports overseeing the groups EMEA. This is a broad and varied role that would suit an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager with a background inbox moving, wholesale or retail. You will be the key point of contact for all financial and technical matters for the business. This role will oversee the company’s day-to-day financial activities across all operational sectors. This Finance leader role will drive and improve all financial activities under the guidance of the Board of Directors.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation and presentation of monthly reporting including group consolidations
• Ensuring a strong understanding of all variances to budget and forecast, highlighting risks
• Leading year-end audits, liaising with external company auditors
• Driving ad hoc commercial analysis to focus activity and identifying potential cost savings
• Business partnering with company directors to support the growth of new business
• Developing members of the team to ensure their personal development in order to strengthen the finance team

In order to be considered candidates should have experience in a retail, wholesale or supply chain business.

We are expecting a high volume of applications for this role so please note that we will only be able to contact applicants who are deemed successful by Leaman Consulting.

Leaman Consulting is an equal opportunities employer.

Our client is an innovative and market leading software company with offices based in South West London. Due to recent expansion within the Group, the client is looking to appoint a qualified Management Accountant to join their team.

The Management Accountant will be responsible for monthly management accounts and statutory reports for a specific cost centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a diverse, forward-thinking company with the opportunity to gain additional commercial exposure and promotions.

Responsibilities include:

• Management of month end and management account reporting for specific cost centre
• Updating the general ledger
• Monthly cashflow forecast
• Budget preparation
• Calculate Sales tax, Annual returns, etc
• Year-end Audits
• Ad-hoc duties and additional projects as directed

Personal Specification:

• ACCA or CIMA Qualified
• Ability to think methodically and problem solve

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a diverse, forward-thinking company. There are offer a range of perks on offer including 5 weeks holiday, private health scheme and a competitive pension.

We are expecting a high volume of applications for this role so please note that we will only be able to contact applicants who are deemed successful by Leaman Consulting.

Leaman Consulting is an equal opportunities employer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident administrator / PA to grow in this unique and ambitious High Net Worth family office with interests in Property/ Hotels & F&B. You will have a couple of years’ experience ideally in the property industry with a flexible and “can- do “attitude.

Duties will be varied and will range from diary management and booking meetings to attending meetings with the Principals, following up on key action points, producing timelines and proposal documents for projects, visiting properties with clients, providing administrative support on renovation projects as well as act as a general support for the team/family. No two days will be the same and you will have the chance to really get involved in every aspect of the business and take on additional responsibilities.

You will have the ability to juggle multiple requests, take initiative and work independently as well as be able to work on the go. You will be a self-starter with plenty of energy and commitment. This is the ideal opportunity to get involved with a HNW family and take the next steps in your career. Excellent opportunity with long term progression opportunity!!

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.

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

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

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a polished and degree standard EA with an excellent level of French to support this UHNW international figure with business, estates and holdings world-wide.

You will travel with the Principal to USA, South of France, Switzerland and other exotic locations (staying in hotels) for at least 3-4 weeks at a time, several times a year.  A high level of commitment is expected in this role for someone who is free to travel extensively.  The Principal has a grown family and excellent logistic skills are required to prepare for family events, meetings and involvements

Based within the family office in Central London (4 staff) working closely with another EA to support the Principal with his demanding social /business calendar and lifestyle.

You will have a cv demonstrating a role supporting a HNW/UHNW or a high profile individual in all aspects in a private capacity as well as handling extensive diary, charitable foundation and family office duties.

Able to deal with an extensive and every changing private diary with multiple social engagements, private appointments, invitations and philanthropic matters.

Overseeing extensive travel for the Principal, family & guests from private jets & yachts to transfers, chauffeurs, accommodation, currency and insurances.  Excellent logistics skills needed.

Dealing with all personal correspondence and managing responses, invitations and making arrangement for private events, birthdays and social engagements.  A high level of social etiquette/understanding to liaise with the level of individual the Principal is in contact with will be expected.

Assisting with household recruitment, contracts, HR issues and staff expenditure.

Supervising properties overseas, liaising with staff on maintenance, renovations, household budgets and shopping, security and liaising with contractors and suppliers.

Personal shopping and creating inventories for jewelry and luxury items

Assisting with purchases and loans of an extensive art collection and forging relationships with auction houses, galleries and artists.

Managing the Principals’ corporate schedule and timetable of meetings, conference calls and Board meetings.

Liaising with the family office with regard to investments.  Preparing all paperwork and delivering schedules and reports ahead of weekly and quarterly board meetings.

Dealing with all correspondence and relevant paperwork with regard to the Charitable Foundation and preparing all relevant paperwork before Board meetings and conference calls.

Executing all corporate correspondence, social engagements and meetings between the Principal and Board members and forging excellent relationships along the way.

You will have your own charm and confidence – be very well spoken and presented with an excellent command of French and looking for an international role with travel that you can commit to for the long term.

This is an outstanding role for a charming and well-known international individual who is a delight to work for.  The role comes with an excellent package including bonus, private health and travel allowance

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

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

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

An exciting opportunity for a qualified ACCA CIMA or ACA Group Financial Controller to work within a large, multi-site retail group.

This is a newly created role situated within a dynamic team with direct involvement in the Group’s day-to-day financial activities. The role requires someone who is an experienced leader with a track record of driving and improving reporting processes together with strong interpersonal and business partnering skills

Job Holder Responsibilities:

• Management of Group Finance Manager and a wider team of 12
• Key contact for budget holders and senior management team.
• Review and presentation of monthly reports
• Review flash accounts with additional commentary
• Review intercompany transactions
• Involvement in annual budgeting
• Prepare accounts for year-end audits including liaising with company auditors
• Own the relationship with the banks and auditors
• Developing members of the management accounts team
• Engaging in business partnering
• Ad hoc and intuitive commercial analysis, which an understanding of the company, competitors and sector

You should be well organised with excellent people skills and possess the ability to manage and balance tasks in order to meet strict deadlines.

This role requires someone who systems literate with advanced Excel skills.

If you would like to be considered for this, please apply to the link below.

We are expecting a high volume of applications for this role so please note that we will only be able to contact applicants who are deemed successful by Leaman Consulting.

Leaman Consulting is an equal opportunities employer.

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

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

EA to Chairman - Mayfair W1

A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a polished, degree standard EA with excellent experience supporting in a 50/50 role for a CEO or Chairman.  He is Chairman of a very successful British Investment firm and deals with HNW individuals and investment opportunities predominately within the UK.  Well spoken and presented is essential with demonstrated experience taking care of personal bank accounts (several) and multiple overseas properties and a house in Kensington.

Excellent corporate experience with top communication skills. Screening all calls, managing a complex and ever changing diary and schedule.  Sitting in on meetings and taking minutes.  Travel (both personal and business) Personal property management (basic French an advantage).  Family diary management.  File maintenance and management.

The firm is very social and given many events during the year which you can attend.  Fabulous package and great colleagues.  Top role for top 50/50 EA happy to juggle many things and get very involved.