Celia Harmston

Head of Private Households & Estates

Meet Celia, the expert behind Leaman Consulting’s Private Household & Estates Desk. With a degree in Primary Education and over 10 years’ experience within the industry she has a deep understanding of candidate quality in private residences. Her caring and professional approach ensures the right fit for you or your principal, whether you need a Housekeeper, Estate/House Manager, Butler, Driver, Chef or Domestic Couple.

Celia is experienced with adhoc roles and welcomes any staffing enquiries – your perfect candidates is just a conversation away.

For a confidential discussion of your needs, you can contact Celia direct at celia@leamanconsulting.com or by calling 020 3006 7888.

 
 

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Up to £70000 per annum vehicle, accommodation

Job Title: Estate Manager Couple
Location: Surrey, UK
Salary: £70,000 joint per annum DOE
Accommodation provided: 4-bedroom house in the grounds
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Generally, Monday to Friday with weekends off. With the understanding that there is some flexibility required if the principals require assistance at weekends.

A London based principal is seeking a proactive and experienced Estate Manager & Housekeeping couple to manage and maintain a beautiful estate in Surrey. The estate includes a recently refurbished main residence, a further 4 bedroom property and an additional 4 bedroom guesthouse. The role requires a blend of practical skills, proactive management, and a welcoming attitude to support the family and their guests.

Key Responsibilities:
Estate Management:

  • Oversee and maintain the estate grounds.
  • Manage and coordinate contractors, ensuring high standards of work and timely completion of tasks.
  • Operate and maintain estate machinery.
  • Collect wood, maintain paths, and ensure the grounds are well-kept and safe.
  • Assist in the set up events for events, liaising with suppliers and coordinating logistics.
  • Occasionally drive and collect guests from the local station.

Housekeeping:

  • Ensure the estate properties are kept to an immaculate standard.
  • Perform regular cleaning, laundry, and general upkeep of all properties.
  • Prepare the main residence for the principal's visits most weekends including fresh linen, stocked fridge, and a clean, welcoming environment.


Qualifications & Experience:

  • Proven experience in estate management and housekeeping, preferably running a private country estate together.
  • Ex Yacht background would be welcomed.
  • Strong practical skills, including operating estate machinery and managing contractors.
  • Excellent housekeeping skills with a keen eye for detail.
  • Proactive, with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as a team.
  • Experience in hosting and creating a welcoming environment.
  • Full UK driving license


Benefits:
Competitive salary of £70,000 per annum negotiable DOE.
Accommodation in a 4-bedroom property on the estate - well behaved pets allowed!
Use of a company vehicle.
Utilities covered.

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€70,000 joint + accommodation

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.

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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 there will be travel throughout the year mainly to London & Dubaio your main place of residence will be Gibraltar.

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 
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.

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£45,000 GPA

Live Out Housekeeper for large informal family home close to Sloane Square SW1X.

Wonderful returning clients of ours are expanding their household team and looking for a top notch experienced housekeeper to join the team on a live out Monday - Friday basis.

This is a hands on housekeeping position where you will have a 360 handle on all duties alongside the other 3 housekeepers, your duties will include high level cleaning and housekeeping, laundry, helping with packing and unpacking luggage, some dog walking (small friendly dog!) and some errand running to the shops, dry cleaners etc.

You will work well as a team and support the other housekeepers in whatever needs to be done to ensure the home is presented well at all times.

As the housekeeper you will have a hard working nature with a friendly approach with experience within HNW households and/or yachts or hotels.

Starting: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday 10am - 7pm
Salary: £45,000 depending on experience

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a welcoming and friendly household team.

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

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£42000 - £47000 per annum DOE

Ex Yacht Stewardess sought after family in Kensington to join their household as a full time Housekeeper. required to Working 40 hours a week on a live out basis Monday to Friday.
This is a family of 4 with 2 little dogs, the children (15 years old) are at boarding school, returning at weekends and school holidays only.

Your duties as the housekeeper will include but not be limited to:

  • All high level housekeeping and cleaning daily
  • Use of specialist cleaning products on furniture or fabrics
  • Polishing silverware
  • Organising cupboards
  • Ensuring household supplies are always stocked
  • Grocery shopping and running errands when required
  • Happy to prepare light meals (soup, salad, coffee etc) on occasional would be a big bonus!
  • Laundry and wardrobe management including ironing
  • Must be dog friendly
  • At least 3 years of private household or yacht stewardess experience
  • Flexibility to travel on occasions (to Greece) during the summer would be advantageous but not a deal breaker


The family are down to earth and welcoming, and you would work as part of a small team.

They are looking for a housekeeper who loves their work, is friendly and enthusiastic. You will be passionate, hardworking and loyal.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm
Location: Kensington W8
Salary: up to £42,000-£47,000 GPA DOE
*Must be living in London already with the right to work in the UK*

*Please note we cannot respond to every application*

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Negotiable

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.
 

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