Live In or Daily Gardener / Handyman (Russian speaker) - North London

Our client is seeking a bilingual Russian speaking Gardener, who is reliable, skilled, with good communication skills in both Russian and English languages, to communicate with other household staff. This role can be Daily or Live in.

You will work on large and prestigious private estate that spans 1 hectare of formal gardens, a pond, fountains, a tennis court, and various outdoor living spaces.

Must have proven experience in gardening and property maintenance in a similar role, be physically fit, with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, taking pride in hands-on work, to manage both garden care and general property maintenance to a high standard.

Responsibilities:
- Garden & Landscape Maintenance
- Clean & Monitor Water Features
- Exterior Cleaning & General Handyman Duties
-Support with Events & Household Tasks

Candidate Requirements:
• Must have right to work / visa and already be living in UK
• Recent and checkable references
• Fluent Russian speaker, with English skills
• Able to work independently and manage time effectively
• Flexible to work occasional evenings or weekends based on the household’s need

Salary £60 - £75k pa DOE & Qualifications. Accom can be considered & salary will be reflective. Email your cv to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Live in Wardrobe Manager / HK - Holland Park, London

Our private clients are seeking an experienced Wardrobe Management to handle the Principals wardrobe - fine clothing, suits, shirts, handwashing, packing, unpacking, dry cleaning, polish shoes etc.. You will also be happy to assist the Housekeeper when necessary (80/20% split), when family are away.

This role is for candidate who has previous experience working in fully staffed and formal households. The family also has a full-time daily housekeeper.

A selection of the duties, not limited to:

Laundry & Garment Care

• Washing, ironing, folding, and steaming clothes and linens.

• Hand-washing fine fabrics (silks, wool, cashmere, lace).

• Closet organization and wardrobe rotation (seasonal clothing).

• Packing/unpacking for the male principal.

• Care of shoes, handbags, and accessories.

• Coordination with dry cleaning services and couture garment care.

Daily Housekeeping & Cleaning

• Meticulous cleaning of all rooms, with attention to high-end finishes (e.g., antiques, silver, marble, silk).

• Dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing bathrooms and kitchens.

• Daily tidying of living areas, bedrooms, and service areas.

• Turn-down service in bedrooms, if required.

  Bedroom & Bathroom Management

• Daily cleaning and preparation of family and guest bedrooms.

• Maintaining a fresh supply of linens, towels, toiletries, and amenities.

• Providing turndown service and setting out nightwear, if expected.

Kitchen Support

• Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen surfaces and appliances.

• Assisting with food preparation or cooking light meals (when the chef is off).

• Setting formal or informal tables according to etiquette.

• Polishing silver, crystal, and fine china.

Inventory & Supplies Management

• Monitoring and restocking household essentials: cleaning products, pantry goods, toiletries, and linen supplies.

• Keeping storerooms, utility rooms, and service areas tidy and efficient.

• Maintaining accurate household inventory lists.

Light Maintenance & Oversight

• Reporting issues such as plumbing, heating, or appliance malfunctions.

• Supervising tradespeople and service appointments.

Family & Guest Support

• Welcoming and preparing for guests, including room setup and hospitality.

• Providing personal assistance to family members as needed (e.g., laying out clothing, running errands).

• Being available for special events, dinner parties, or family gatherings.

• Table service, table set-up

 Live-In Specific Duties

• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of your own quarters.

• Being available for early morning or late evening requests, within reasonable hours.

• Providing weekend or holiday cover, with agreed-upon time off.

• Supporting the home in the absence of principals (e.g., security checks, plant watering).

Discretion, Confidentiality & Professionalism

• Absolute discretion regarding family and household affairs.

• Polished personal appearance and conduct, especially in the presence of guests.

• Understanding of formal household hierarchy and etiquette.

Teamwork & Coordination

• Working alongside other staff: chef, nanny, chauffeur, gardener.

• Reporting to a house manager.

• Flexibility to step into related duties during absences or special occasions.

Package and other information

• Working 5 days a week to include weekends, with days off during the week, 10 hours a day.

• A generous salary between £900-£1000 net per week (£65,000-£70,000 gross per annum DOE)

• Accommodation provided at the residence - Bedroom with ensuite bathroom

• Start date August/September 2025

Email your cv to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Driver / Chauffeur plus Travel - London, UK

Our client is seeking an experienced Driver / Chauffeur to join a team of 3 drivers, to start ASAP. You will be based in, or very near to London, with most of the driving in Central London throughout the day and evening, therefore strong knowledge of London and airports is a must, with occasional trips to the clients other properties countryside and in Europe.

You will be very discrete and flexible with any last minute changes, responding to the needs of the Principal and family. When not driving, the rest of the day is running errands for the office and households, as required, moving boxes, furniture, walking dogs, etc.

This rota role is shared between 3 drivers, therefore weekend shifts required but as its shared, you are not working every weekend. Other shifts are either full days or split between a morning or an afternoon/evening shift and typically 5 days’ work, and 2 days rest per week.

Requirement to drive several different cars (including sports cars and left-hand drives), and a Sprinter minibus, therefore experienced in these vehicles necessary, as is driving in Europe.

You will be of smart appearance with good communication and administrative skills, clean driving licence, current DBS, right to work in UK (EU/UK passport holder) and recent and checkable references. Salary £65k gross pa plus statutory benefits. Email cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Daily Butler - Central London

Our private client is seeking a highly organised Butler/All Rounder experienced in all aspects of running and keeping a small home tidy, ensuring household systems are running smoothly.

You will present with service skills, be happy to do some light meal preparation, along with personal butle skills such as shopping, packing, unpacking, organise wardrobes, shoes etc. Professionalism and discretion is key.

M-F with occasional weekend if entertaining. Salary presented with expectation. The role is to start in September, with more details on application. Email cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Domestic Couple - Northern Italy

Seeking an experienced, fit, and active domestic couple for a lovely family residence located in Turin, at the foot of the Alps in Northern Italy.

The successful candidates will:

• provide first class services to a family of five

• work alongside an existing household team

• offer flexibility to travel with the family to other properties, as required

• be seeking a long-term permanent employment opportunity

• have no ties - children or pets

Shared responsibilities include:

• Housekeeper/Cook: Managing all housekeeping duties for a modern three-storey property to high standards, along with preparing family-style meals.

• Handyman/Gardener: Performing maintenance, gardening, light chauffeuring (e.g., school runs), and assisting indoors as needed.

Salary / Package:

• 5.5-day work week, approximately 8 hours per day, with reasonable flexibility.

• Combined gross annual salary is up to 140,000 euros DOE (approx. 7/8k nett per month)

• Additional hours paid

• Lovely separate accommodation provided

Applicants must both have:

• EU or UK passport (if the latter, the client is open to sponsoring work visas)

• DBS or Police Clearances

• Recent and verifiable references, preferably with prior experience working together as a domestic or yacht couple

This position is well-suited for a dedicated couple interested in travel, offering the chance to collaborate with reputable employers and pursue a long-term commitment. Note, proficiency in Italian is not required.

Start date is approximately September 2025. Interested candidates should email their CV to cv@ljwrecruitment.com.