Private Chauffeur - Kensington, London

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We are recruiting a private chauffeur with proven experience to work for a HNW principal, their family, and guests.

You will provide safe, discreet, and punctual transportation combining a high‑level of driving competence, logistical awareness, and the ability to operate within a private household or UHNW environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Driving & Transport Management — across London and occasional regional or international locations.

  • Route Planning — Monitor traffic, weather, and security considerations to select optimal routes; adjust plans dynamically to avoid delays.

  • School Runs — Manage daily school drop‑offs and collections for children in the household, ensuring punctuality, safeguarding awareness, and coordination with parents, nannies, or household staff. Maintain discretion at school gates and follow any security protocols relating to children’s movements.

  • Vehicle Care — Maintain all assigned vehicles to showroom standard, including daily checks, cleaning, fuelling, tyre pressure, fluid levels, and reporting any mechanical issues promptly.

  • Scheduling & Coordination — Liaise with household staff, PAs, security teams, and external service providers to ensure seamless daily movements.

  • Security Awareness — Maintain situational awareness, follow agreed security protocols, and uphold strict confidentiality at all times.

  • Errands & Support Duties — Assist with luggage handling, deliveries, collections, and occasional personal errands as required.

  • Record Keeping — Maintain accurate logs of mileage, servicing, repairs, and expenses.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Professional driving experience in a private household, UHNW, corporate, or diplomatic setting.

  • Clean UK driving licence with an excellent safety record.

  • Strong knowledge of London roads, airports, and VIP access points.

  • Experience handling luxury vehicles (e.g., Mercedes S-Class, Range Rover, Bentley, Rolls-Royce).

  • Discretion and confidentiality as core professional values.

  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, with short‑notice changes.

  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to anticipate the principal’s needs.

Desirables:

  • Advanced driving certification (e.g., RoSPA, IAM, or equivalent).

  • Previous experience working alongside close protection or security teams.

  • Basic mechanical understanding to identify and escalate vehicle issues

  • Must have right to work in UK and already live in London

  • Current DBS

Personal Attributes:

  • Impeccable personal presentation, professional etiquette and clear communication skills.

  • Punctual, reliable, and proactive.

  • Discreet, trustworthy, and comfortable working in a confidential environment.

  • Calm under pressure, solution‑oriented, and adaptable to changing schedules.

Working Conditions:

  • Full‑time position, 48 hours a week, with variable hours depending on the principal’s schedule.

  • Based primarily in London with occasional travel.

  • Smart casual dress code.

  • Overtime, weekend work, and late finishes should be expected.

  • Salary £50,000-£60,000 gross pa DOE

  • Start date: August 2026

  • Email your application to cv@ljwrecruitment.com