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.
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:
Housekeeping:
Qualifications & Experience:
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.
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
Housekeeping
Vehicles
Personality Traits
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.
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:
The ideal candidate:
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.
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*
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:
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*
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.