Private Chauffeur - Kensington, London

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 

Daily Housekeeper - Battersea, London

Our client is seeking a professional daily housekeeper to look after their high end apartment comprising 4 bedrooms.

Duties include all household cleaning, polish silver, making beds, ironing clothes, look after 2 cats when the employer is away ie make sure bowls clean, fed, litter trays emptied etc.

Must be a team player to work alongside the PA and Private Chef and happy to assist Chef with prep when entertaining, or needing assistance.

Working days and estimated hours - 5 days per week to include weekends, with 2 consecutive days off during week, start time 10am-7pm.

Salary: £50k gross pa, PAYE contract and full statutory entitlements. Start ASAP.

Must have longevity in previous household role, current DBS and recent and checkable references with right to work in UK.

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

Daily Housekeeper / Cook - Notting Hill, London

Our client is seeking a highly professional Housekeeper/Cook, to join a young family in Notting Hill (closest tube, Notting Hill Gate or Holland Park).

The property comprises 6 floors inclusive of 4 bedrooms plus sauna/steam room and small garden, thus would require a fit and energetic Housekeeper.

While the household is relaxed and informal, high standards, reliability, flexibility and discretion are essential.

This is a newly created position and a varied role, suited to an all-rounder who can become a trusted and reliable long-term member of the household.

A working week would look like - Monday: food shopping and prep / batch cook for week ahead, and Tuesday to Friday housekeeping duties, laundry, sweeping outside etc. You will also liaise with contractors, and deal with answering door, mail, general errands etc.

Must have longevity and proven experience in a similar role, with recent and checkable references, DBS and right to work in UK with easy commuting distance to Notting Hill.

Interviews now for immediate start. Monday to Friday 45 hour week with some flexibility. Salary: £50,000–£55,000 gross pa per year plus statutory holiday entitlements.

Email your covering letter, along with resume to cv@ljwrecruitment.com 

Live In Housekeeper / Cook - Surrey

Our client is seeking an experienced Housekeeper with Cooking Skills, for their holiday and weekend property.

While the household is relaxed and informal, high standards, reliability, flexibility and discretion are essential.

This is a varied role suited to an all-rounder who can become a trusted and reliable long-term member of the household team. Duties to include but not limited to:

Housekeeper

·       Full housekeeping for the main residence (seven bedrooms), pool house and gym to a high standard of cleanliness, ensuring that the property is always presentable and ready for family occupation

·       Laundry and ironing, including bed linen, with some wardrobe management

·       Managing household supplies and ensuring the home is well stocked

·       Support with preparing the home for guests

·       Provide occasional cover for London housekeeper if needed

Cook

·       Ensuring that the pantry and fridge are stocked (grocery shopping and sourcing fresh produce as needed)

·       Preparation and serving of healthy, nutritious family-style meals when the family is in residence, working with the Property Manager and the principals regarding menus and meal timings

·       Ability to count carbs and confident with cooking gluten free (strong knowledge of nutrition is an advantage)

·       Assistance and manage small events with lunch or dinner guests in Surrey or occasionally at the London house (BBQs, dinner parties etc.)

·       Maintenance of a clean and hygienic kitchen and stock rotation

Other

·       Assisting the Property Manager relating to the maintenance of the Surrey house (e.g. overseeing contractors and ensuring the systems and structure of the property are in good working order); reporting maintenance issues promptly

·       Oversight of security of the property, including CCTV surveillance, intruder and fire alarm monitoring (with Property Manager)

·       Assistance with errands

·       Children: some driving duties e.g. drop-off or collect from sporting events or practices, potentially some sole care at the property including overnight stays

·       Potentially dog walking or dog sitting when the family are away, occasional assistance with e.g. vet or groomer appointments

Key criteria:

·       Proven experience working within a private household in a similar role for 5 years+

·       Confident cook, able to prepare nutritious family meals

·       Strong communication and teamwork skills

·       Trustworthy, professional, and discreet

·       Self-starter with the ability to manager tasks independently and problem-solve

·       Clean driving licence; confident driving in the countryside and in London

·       Organised with high attention to detail but flexible with a can-do attitude

·       Dog-friendly

·       Non-smoker

Salary / Package:

·       Start date: July 2026

·       Working Hours: 40 hours per week over five days; two consecutive days off mid-week when working weekends (when the family is in residence) but flexibility is key

·       Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 gross pa DOE

·       Annual Leave: 28 days’ paid holiday per annum, including bank holidays

·       Staff flat and car provided with all utilities, council tax and Wi-Fi included

Interviews now. Email your covering letter, along with resume to cv@ljwrecruitment.com 

Daily Housekeeper / Cook – nr Brecon, Wales

Our client is seeking an experienced Housekeeper, with confident cooking skills to cater meals for their Estate staff.

This involves preparing light lunches, such as sandwiches, soups, and quiches, as well as family-style dinners with protein-rich dishes like pasta, pies, chicken, salads, vegetables. Meals should be served buffet-style or left in the fridge for staff to reheat. Breakfast duties include laying out and ensuring cereals, bread, eggs, yogurt, and fresh fruit are available for staff self-service.

The staff housing comprises 10 bedrooms. Housekeeping is done every 2 weeks only when staff changeover - cleaning room and common areas, bed changing and launder linen. Also oversee household shopping and stock control.

The position requires a reliable, organized individual capable of managing household chores and meal preparation, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements:

 Proven longevity in similar role, or hotel background.

• Confident cooking skills

• Recent and checkable references

• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Good communication skills and clear English

• Enhanced DBS clearance (agency can organise)

• Must have clean driving licence and car to access property

• Ability to start mid June 2026

 Hours/Package:

• Monday – Friday plus 1 weekend per month

• 45 hours per week

• Salary £35,000 gross pa

• Statutory Holiday Entitlements plus extra holiday for your birthday

• Pension is based on Qualifying Earnings

• Discretionary bonus

This role would suit a local and experienced Housekeeper/Cook, with right to work in UK, recent and checkable references. Driving Licence and car is a must. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com