Live In Housekeeper - South Kensington, London

Our international client is seeking a professional live-in housekeeper with previous experience working in fully staffed formal households, providing high standards of service.

You will be a team player, reporting to the House Manager, working with one other Housekeeper providing duties as follows:

• Meticulous cleaning of all rooms, with attention to high-end finishes and handling of antiques, silver, marble, silver, crystal, fine china etc

• All laundry & garment Care - washing, ironing, steaming, hand-washing fine fabrics (silks, wool, cashmere, lace). In addition, wardrobe management including rotation of seasonal clothing, care of shoes, handbags and accessories, dry cleaning etc.

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

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

• Manage stock ordering and inventory. 

• Report issues such as plumbing, heating, etc and supervise tradespeople and service appointments.

• Welcome guests and setting tables according to informal or formal events, dinner parties, family gatherings etc.

• 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).

Salary Package / Hours / Days:

• Working 10 hour days across 5 days a week including the weekends, with 2 consecutive days off during the week.

• A generous salary is offered to attract a highly skilled professional Housekeeper upto £70,000 gross pa DOE.

• Accommodation provided - F/F bedroom with ensuite bathroom.

You will present with a polished appearance and conduct, with an understanding of formal household hierarchy and etiquette, along with absolute discretion regarding family and household affairs.

Must have right to work in UK, DBS clearance, and recent checkable references in former Housekeeping roles. Start June 2025. Interviews now.

Email your resume and references to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Daily Gardener - Kensington, London

If you have a passion for plants, horticulture and gardening and working in the great outdoors in all weathers, then this role offers an excellent opportunity to maintain a beautiful residential garden in central London, a smaller garden for the Principals mother nearby, and manage a new landscape gardening project in their new property.

What we are looking for:

- A hands-on gardener with vast knowledge and passion for planting & horticulture

- Carry out seasonal plant care and planning, pruning, shaping, and lawn maintenance etc

- Precision, creativity, and pride in your work, with a great eye for detail

- Physically fit and reliable for outdoor and active work

- Comfortable using stepladders, stools, watering equipment, machinery etc

- Comfortable using apps on mobile devices / tablets

- Good communication skills with other staff members

- Friendly, reliable, positive with an energetic approach

This role is full time paying £50,000 gross pa DOE, PAYE, company pension scheme, statutory entitlements, annual leave etc.

Must have right to work in UK, DBS clearance and present with recent and checkable references in similar role and ideally some formal qualifications in gardening, horticulture etc. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Daily Housekeepers - Kensington, London

We are seeking a team of 4 Housekeepers for full time & seasonal roles, for a large property in Kensington.

You will be traditionally trained and experienced in working within a formal environment, with previous private VIP service experience. Must be used to 5* cleaning standards, handling of high end items and laundry, wardrobe management etc.

Must be a true team player, and happy to work on morning / afternoon & afternoon / evening rotas. The client is seeking 2 full time and 2 seasonal spring/summer staff.

Must have right to work in UK, DBS cleared, recent and checkable references, and ability to start asap. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

CPO / Driver - Central London

Our client is currently interviewing ex services ie police or military, CPO / Driver for their private and business requirements, based in Central London.

Due to the high level of confidentiality around this family, please forward your details to cv@ljwrecruitment.com and if suitable, we will be in touch to provide further details on this role.

We will not respond if you do not have / agree to the following:

• Extensive experience working for a VVIP private client in the capacity of CPO / Driver.

• Proven longevity in similar role - client will not entertain lots of movement in previous roles.

• Happy to work on a rota, which will include every 2nd weekend.

• Able to travel with family, and experience in driving abroad.

• Possess current Enhanced DBS & clean GB driving licence

• Recent references in place that are readily checkable since leaving the services, and with proven longevity in the private service industry.

• Able to start urgently ie 1 - 2 weeks.

In return, salary of £65k plus benefits and discretionary bonus. If you tick the above boxes, please email with cover email confirming / outlining the above cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Temp Nanny - Holland Park, London

VIP family seeking a temp nanny for 2 week period - flexible and long hours - to assist mum with mixture of some shared and sole charge.

• Start date: 10 March 2025

• End date: 28 March 2025

• 2 boys 3 & 5 yo, and 8 mth old girl.

• Hourly rate £18 per hour

Must have recent and checkable references, baby and young children experience, current DBS. Email cv / interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com