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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€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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£20-£23 per hour self employed

Lovely clients of ours are looking for a hands on experienced housekeeper to work on Saturdays only from 10am - 6pm. 

The family live in Hampstead and have 3 small school age children so weekends can be very busy! You will be an extra pair of hands to ensure the house is kept tidy and in order, assisting with general cleaning, laundry and errands. 

The client prefers for the housekeeper to be self employed. 

Hourly rate £20-23 gross per hour. 

 

 
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£40000.00 - £45000 per annum

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 an 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: £40,000 - £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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£40,000 - £45,000

Ex Yacht Stewardess  / Housekeeper required to join a friendly household in West London.

 

Ideally you will Have worked on yachts previously as a stewardess and/or have private household experience as a housekeeper.

 

You will be responsible for all upkeep of the home day to day: cleaning, tidying, dusting, laundry and wardrobe, running some errands and generally seeing what needs to be done and being one step ahead of the principals.

 

Must be family and animal friendly.


Hours: Monday to Friday, 40-45 hours a week.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 GPA DOE

You must be living in London already with the right to work in the UK

 

*We cannot guarantee a response to every application*

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£50000.00 - £55000 per annum negotiable DOE

Live-out Housekeeper for Busy Family Home in Little Venice, London
Location: Little Venice, London W9
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Working Hours: 9/10:00am - 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday (flexibility to stay later on Tues & Weds evenings)
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a professional, experienced live-out Housekeeper to join a busy and dynamic family home in Little Venice. The household consists of 2 adults, 3 teenagers (who live part-time at the house), 2 large dogs (including a friendly Golden Retriever!), and 1 cat. Family and animal friendly is key!
The role requires someone who on the ball with a great enthusiastic nature. Capable of maintaining and running this large 5-floor, 4-bedroom home.

Key Responsibilities:
- Daily housekeeping duties, including cleaning, dusting, and deep cleaning (especially during refurbishment and building works).
- Managing laundry and ironing with particular attention to detail (weekly linen changes and specific laundering requirements).
- Helping cook family meals on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when the teenagers are home, staying slightly later as required (Overtime or time in lieu given).
- Confidently liaising with contractors and tradespeople, gardeners, etc
- Assisting with pet care, including feeding the dogs and rubbing them down after wet walks.
- Managing household supplies (e.g., keeping track of toothpaste, towels, soaps etc.), liaising with the family or PA when items need replacing or repairing.
- Using basic tech skills to manage online orders (Ocado, etc.) and communicate via whatsapp.
- Packing and unpacking for the principal, who travel frequently.
- Helping organise the childrens schedules, uniforms and school bags when they are there.

Requirements:
- Prior experience in a similar role within a private household as a sole or senior housekeeper.
- Confidence and initiative to manage the home, particularly when liaising with contractors.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with family members, contractors, and other staff.
- A love for animals and willingness to assist with their care.
- Flexibility to work some extra hours and adapt to the family's schedule as needed.
- High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.

Benefits:
- Salary of up to £50,000 per annum, negotiable for the right candidate.
- Working alongside an additional housekeeper on Mondays and Fridays for extra support.

If you are a hardworking, proactive, and experienced housekeeper with a passion for delivering high-quality service, we would love to hear from you.

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

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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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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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