Live In Housekeeper / Cook - Oxfordshire, UK

Seeking a professional and highly experienced live-in housekeeper/cook, to work and care for a family weekend home, situated in a beautiful little village in Oxfordshire and the Chiltern Hills, about 4½ miles northwest of Henley-on-Thames and 6 miles southeast of Wallingford.

The principals, and their 2 children (who are young adults), use the property at weekends, normally arriving Friday late afternoon/early evening, then leaving on Sunday after lunch, or occasionally first-thing on Monday morning. Therefore, its essential that applicants understand this role requires someone happy to work mainly weekends, taking 2 days-off during the week.

Applicants must be dog lovers as there are 2 dogs in permanent residence, a Labrador and an elderly cocker spaniel who need to be fed and walked along with receiving TLC. (There is a full-time gardener employed, who can feed and look after the dogs on the housekeeper’s days off).

The housekeeper will not only need to look after laundry and keep the house clean and tidy, which includes 7-bedrooms and various reception rooms, but they must also have an advanced eye for detail and that natural ability to present every room beautifully, in a homely and inviting way, with cut flowers and houseplants, and when/where necessary, scented candles, candles and fireplaces lit.

While members of the family enjoy cooking themselves, the housekeeper must be able to prepare simple, hearty, tasty family meals, including such things as: salads, sandwiches, cakes, casseroles, pies, puddings or a good roast. The housekeeper will also need to be ready to help the family with setting tables and clearing away after meals etc.

This happy family, love their home and weekend-life. Therefore, it is especially important that the housekeeper can fit in quickly and easily, is well-presented, and exhibits a cheerful and friendly disposition, combined with a can-do/will do attitude.

A lovely 2 bedroomed cottage is provided, with all bills found. Note: Partners may live in the cottage (part-time work could be found) and a dog would also be permitted (no cats).

Candidates must have a driving licence and preferably their own car, present good longevity in previous roles, solid relevant experience and excellent, checkable references. There is an estate car available for work related errands. A DBS will also be required (this can be organised by agency).

Start ASAP. Salary Circa +/- £40,000 pa gross. Email your CV and interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Nanny / Housekeeper - nr Liverpool, Merseyside UK

This lovely family are seeking an experienced Nanny/Housekeeper to care for 3 children – 2 girls aged 4 & 8 yo, and 1 year old boy, in Hightown Merseyside.

Seeking a kind friendly reliable and energetic Nanny, who is fun to be around with excellent childcare experience with young children; a Nanny who can entertain, organise games, help with reading, creative activities etc along with organise housekeeping ie make beds, laundry, vacuum, food shopping, prep food for the girls, general errands etc.

Both girls are at school, therefore requires a driver for school drop offs, pick up, drive to and from activities etc.  Mum and Dad are both working parents, and will be involved with the children, where work and time permits.

Must be happy to sign an NDA as utmost discretion and confidentiality is required.

Requirements:

1. Good communication skills - written and oral

2. Right to work in UK / Passport

3. Recent and checkable childcare references

4. Current driving licence with experience in driving children in the UK

5. Ideally first aid qualified

6. Enhanced DBS

Hours:

Approx 32 hours per week with your working week as follows, with some flexibility on this: Monday - 9 hours / Wednesday 12 hours / Friday 7 hours - and babysitting once a month on weekend which would make up the paid and remaining hours of 32 hours per week.

PAYE Salary

1. Salary £30k - £32,000 gross per annum DOE

2. Approx 32 hours per week

3. Petrol allowance if using own vehicle

4. Start end February 2025 – Interviews now

Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Butler / House Manager - Cairo, Egypt

Our client is seeking to hire a traditionally styled, British trained House Manager/Butler for their beautiful, staffed Home/Estate in Cairo.

The House Manager will be providing day-to-day support for the Principals and their family, which will include employee and contractor management. This will be a multi faceted, hands-on role, which will suit someone with a keen eye for detail and a vocational approach to the work.

Managing this private residence in Cairo, the role requires a qualified, and experienced candidate to manage all household duties, coordinate events, supervise staff, and ensure the smooth operation of the residence, including overseeing, maintaining, and streamlining the Interior Departments (Kitchen, F&B Service & Housekeeping) so as to set, promote and maintain the highest levels of service across the household.

The applicant should be British trained and a native English speaker, vocational in their outlook, service-oriented, meticulous, with a keen eye for detail, discreet, calm, extremely well-presented, professional, and come with an advanced understanding of the rules of etiquette and protocol.

Candidates must be accustomed with working in a formal environment, and show they have proven longevity in previous roles, combined with credible work experience gained in other high profile private residences or deluxe properties, and present excellent checkable references.

Paying £6000 per month + expat benefits (accommodation / flights / etc). Separate accommodation. For full details on brief and interest, email cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Daily Housekeeper - nr. Addlestone, Surrey

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and reliable Daily Housekeeper, who has a real eye for details, with a friendly albeit professional demeanor.

NB: Must have own car and drive - will not consider non drivers as property is not accessible by public transport.

This is a high spec property requiring your attention to details, with specialist household cleaning experience and knowledge in the handling of valuable furnishing and household items.

Reporting to the House Manager, your attention to detail and excellent service skills will contribute to creating a pleasant and comfortable environment for the family.

Responsibilities:
- Perform general cleaning tasks, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and sanitizing surfaces
- Undertake laundry, ironing and wardrobe management
- Restock supplies and inventory
- Follow established procedures for cleaning and maintaining specific areas
- Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the House Manager
- Provide F&B table service, set, serve etc when required

Ideal person will have:
- Previous experience in private housekeeping in high end property
- Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
- Strong communication skills to interact with House Manager and the family

Days - Monday to Friday 9am to 5/6pm. Longer hours when Principal in residence, in return for time off in lieu when family travels.

Salary - £40,000 gross pa, plus statutory holiday entitlement and pension contribution.

Driver - Yes and must have own vehicle.

Must have recent and checkable references, along with a clean DBS or happy to undertake.

If you are a dedicated individual with a true passion for 5* housekeeping, we would love to hear from you. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Bilingual Hindi PA - London / Global

Our client, an UHNWI requires an experienced bilingual Hindi English speaking Travelling PA, to support them in all personal and professional matters, to start ASAP.

The PA will be an educated, intelligent individual with a highly professional disposition with an awareness of global and cultural matters who in turn, will become an indispensable right hand often representing the Principal on their behalf.

The ideal candidate will have previous exposure to UHNW’s and/or leaders of business, political and heads of state, or dignitaries alike, and must be bilingual Hindi & English at a fluent level.

You will be responsible for managing all the Principal's private and family affairs, including:

• Coordinate travel arrangements including flights, ground transportation, itineraries, etc
• Booking appointments, restaurants, car services, personal shopping etc
• Wardrobe management, packing, unpacking
• Act as a liaison between the Principal and various contacts, vendors and suppliers
• Support in the planning of events, dinners, meetings and activities
• Liaise with other family members and children
• Financial and budget management

Requirements:

• Due to cultural reasons, female applicants can only be considered
• Highly organised, flexible, and capable of managing an evolving schedule
• Proven PA/lifestyle management/family office experience, with minimum of 10 years in similar role
• Fully flexible to travel internationally, often at short notice, therefore would suit an individual with no family ties
• Happy to work non-traditional hours when required, according to time zones
• Excellent verbal and written Hindi and English communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often busy environment
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Proficiency in IT and Technology

Start ASAP. Salary circa £50k gross pa DOE and qualifications. Email your CV along with a covering letter outlining your suitability to cv@ljwrecruitment.com