Housekeeper team required - Kensington, London

Our private client is looking for a formally trained senior housekeeper, an assistant housekeeper and a junior Housekeeper with minimum 5 - 10 years previous experience in London prime properties, or experience working within 5* luxury hotels or private residences reporting to a House Manager.

You will work on rota within a small domestic team, and comply with such instructions consistent with the position reporting to Head Housekeeper, and subsequently the House Manager.

The housekeeper will be a good team player and used to supervise staff and equally join the team in a hands on housekeeping and cleaning capacity.

You will be organised with a real eye for details, taking pride in your job and willing to go the extra mile, ensuring exceptional housekeeping services. Must be comfortable working around children and family pets.

Must have an understanding and experience handling high fashion and all associated laundry and wardrobe management ie pressing, storing, organising, packing suitcases, unpacking etc.

Working pattern, Holiday and Overtime

• Working Week: 5 days per week / 2 days off

• Hours: Housekeeping service runs between 7am to 9pm, and split across 3 different shifts, each up to 9 hour shifts - as follows:

  • 1st shift of the day starts Early 7am - 3pm

  • 2nd shift of the day starts Middle 9am - 6pm

  • 3rd shift of the day starts Afternoon/Eve 1pm - 9pm

Salary and Package

• Salary £35,000 to £55,000 gross pa DOE

• Additional day of holiday in lieu if any additional days are worked

• Statutory holiday entitlement of 20 days annual leave plus English Bank and Public Holidays

• Enrolment to the workplace pension scheme

Must have:

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate a team

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness

• Right to work in UK, current Enhanced DBS (or willing to undertake) and recent and checkable references

To apply, please email your CV including full work history to cv@ljwrecruitment.com 

Head of Housekeeping Operations - Doha, Qatar

Our VVIP client in this prestigious household, is seeking an experienced Head of Housekeeping Operations to lead all housekeeping activities across a large private palace, and multiple guest houses within the estate.

The role oversees a 60‑staff domestic team and ensures the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and luxury service.

The Head of Housekeeping Operations will manage daily housekeeping operations, laundry and garment care, staff training, inspections, and readiness of all residential and guest areas. This is a senior position requiring exceptional discretion, leadership, and experience in ultra‑luxury environments.

 Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop a 30‑member housekeeping team and liaise with other departments  (a total of 60 staff)

• Maintain impeccable standards across the palace and guest houses

• Oversee daily cleaning, detailing, laundry, linen care, and wardrobe organisation

• Ensure readiness of private suites, guest wings, majlis areas, and formal reception rooms

• Conduct regular inspections and quality‑control checks across the estate

• Train staff, manage schedules, rotations, and performance

• Coordinate housekeeping support for guest arrivals and high‑profile visits

• Report housekeeping‑related maintenance issues to relevant departments

• Uphold strict confidentiality at all times

Candidate Requirements

• 10 to 15+ years’ experience in VVIP households, luxury estates, or 5‑star hospitality

• Proven leadership of managing large housekeeping teams

• Strong knowledge of luxury garment care and couture handling

• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills

• Fluent English

• High discretion, professionalism, and cultural awareness

Schedule & Conditions

• 6 days per week

• 8 hours per day + 1‑hour break

• Fully compliant with Qatar employment regulations

 Salary & Benefits

• Commensurate with experience / equivalent to £3,000 - 5,000 p/mth

• Tax free salary

• Fully equipped one‑bedroom apartment provided

• Medical insurance

• Annual return flight

• 21 days paid annual leave

• Food provided

• All other statutory Qatar domestic‑worker benefits

 Start Date - November/December 2026

To apply, please email your covering letter outlining your experience and suitability, along with your resume to cv@ljwrecruitment.com 

Daily Housekeeper - Virginia Water, Surrey

Seeking 2 x highly experienced full - time daily housekeepers required to join a team in a newly refurbished property for an UHNW client relocating from overseas.

This is an Ultra-high spec property thus candidates must have a high level of cleaning skills, a good eye for detail, excellent laundry skills and be flexible with their hours. No cooking required.

Full - time rota. 9 – 5 pm (hours may vary). 45 hour week. Over - time paid. Salary £45,000 - £50, 000 gross per annum DOE. 

An up-to-date CV, written references & proof of right to work in the UK essential, and happy to obtain a DBS check.

Driver an advantage & own car. Private parking on - site available. 

Immediate start. Email cv@ljwrecruitment.com 

Daily Family Driver / Chauffeur / CPO - Kensington, London

Seeking Chauffeur/Family Driver with CP / Security certification to work for VIP family. Limited CP, more driving, but client wants to have this in place (just in case!).

The role combines high‑level driving competence with impeccable personal presentation, logistical awareness, and the ability to operate within a private household or UHNW environment maintaining a consistently high standard of service.

This role runs alongside a 2nd Driver, sharing the overall household driving requirements and household and family office errands.

The job requires a high degree of flexibility - 5 days across 7 day week - including frequent late evenings and weekend work, and some travel.

Non negotiable Deal Breakers - Must hold a Close Protection / Security licence, be living in Central London for ease of access to and from property (esp for late finishes), hold relevant right to work in UK, possess an Enhanced DBS & Driving Certification (ideally RoSPA Advanced certification ), readily checkable references and available to start ASAP.

Salary £65k + statutory entitlements, PAYE contract. Interviewing now.

Please DO NOT apply unless you have the specific certifications. To apply, email cv@ljwrecruitment.com

French Nanny Tutor – Central London

Our private clients are seeking a part-time French‑speaking Nanny Tutor to support their teenage children with French language development, homework support, and structured after‑school care.

The position is ideal for a calm, confident, proactive candidate with experience supporting teenagers and encouraging good study habits.

The role is discreet, and the family values professionalism and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent French tutoring (spoken, written, reading comprehension)

• Support homework and school organisation

• Engage the children in culturally relevant activities

• Offer calm, structured after‑school care

• Maintain routines, boundaries, and positive behaviour

• Overnight supervision once per week

• Work collaboratively with the weekday nanny and weekend nanny

Essential

• Fluent French speaker

• Experience working with teenagers

• Confident, mature, and able to manage three children calmly

• Reliable, discreet, and professional

• Comfortable with overnight duties

Desirable

• Background in tutoring, education, or French schooling

• Driving helpful but not essential

Contract & Benefits

• £30,000-£35,000 gross per annum

• Start date flexible – the family will appoint once the right person is found

• Please email your resume to cv@ljwrecruitment.com