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 pastas, lasagnas, pies, chicken, plus salad / vegetables. Meals should be served buffet-style or left in the fridge for staff to reheat. Breakfast duties include ensuring cereals, bread, eggs, yogurt, and fresh fruit are available for staff self-service.

The staff housing comprises 10 bedrooms, and your responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and organization, managing the household laundry - specifically bi-weekly bed linen changes (no personal clothing) - and 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

P/T Housekeeper - Clapham Common, London

Our lovely client is seeking a part time Housekeeper to maintain their beautiful home in Clapham Old Town, and look after their 2 pets, a friendly 6yo Labradoodle and a tortoise.

Housekeeping: The property comprises 7 bedrooms (most of them used for other purposes ie home office, gym, play room, etc) and 5 bathrooms across 3 storeys. General cleaning and organising wardrobes, laundry, stock control, errands etc.

Pets: Take the family dog out twice a day for a walk (on the common), give him breakfast and bathing once a week. For the tortoise it's feeding, cleaning the cage etc,

Package:

• Hours are Monday to Friday, 6 hours every day either mornings or afternoons but must be gone by 5pm latest (total of 30 hrs per week)

• Salary £22 - £25 per hour gross pa DOE / £660 - £750 per week / upto £39,000 gross pa. PAYE contract and pro-rata statutory holiday entitlement.

• Start date early May with handover from current Housekeeper, who is leaving after 6 years, to return to her native home.

Closest tube station is Clapham Common. Must have right to work in UK, and current DBS with recent and checkable private housekeeping references. Longevity in roles preferred. Interviewing now. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com 

Travelling Junior Butler / Valet - London / Global

Seeking a Butler with some hospitality experience or concierge background, to work for a formal UHNW Middle Eastern principal. As there will be a lot of travel, this role would suit an individual with no ties.

The main base is in London, but the client has property in Europe and the Middle East. The person will be working alongside the Head Butler, who will continue to share shifts and handle some butler/valet duties. Duties include, but not limited to:

          Manage complex schedules of the principal in collaboration with the PA, organising appointments, meetings and travel itineraries

          Coordinating arrivals and departures with helicopter pilots, aircraft captains, yacht captain, drivers, and airport handlers

          Handle confidential information with utmost discretion, maintaining client privacy and security

          Maintaining detailed medical files, tracking daily medication intake and medical appointments

          Assist with personal errands, shopping, and other day-to-day tasks

          Coordinate with service providers and vendors to ensure timely and efficient delivery of services.

          Organise and execute packing and unpacking services, ensuring items were carefully packed, transported, and arranged at the destinations.

          Perform ironing and laundry duties, ensuring all clothing were properly cared for and presented

          Communicate specific preferences and requirements to ensure the suite is appropriately ready before the arrival of the principal.

          Exc salary / PAYE contract (£50 - £65k depending on accom). Can be live in or live out in London and abroad. Plus other benefits (travel bonuses, etc.). Estate in Oxfordshire.

Must have GB passport or Right to work in UK, current DBS and checkable references.

Start ASAP. To apply please email your resume outlining your experience along with formal and current headshot to cv@ljwrecruitment.com 

Domestic Couple - Hertfordshire, UK

Our clients, a lovely family with two children, are looking for a Domestic Couple to join their existing team to work in this beautiful family home situated on a stunning 35‑acre estate.

A fantastic role for a couple who enjoy working as part of a team, appreciate structure, and takes pride in supporting a well‑run household. Staff include gardeners, a Head Housekeeper, and a House Manager.

The couple would need to understand boundaries, present with professionalism, and enjoy  teamwork. Duties as follows, but not limited to:

Housekeeper / Cook - A confident, organised individual who enjoys:

• Housekeeping to a high standard (with guidance from the Head Housekeeper)

• Laundry, ironing, wardrobe care

• Helping prepare simple family meals (the family loves cooking themselves)

• Supporting during weekends with guests, dinner parties, BBQs

• Keeping the kitchen and household areas immaculate

• Assisting with guest rooms and changeovers

This is not a formal cook role — just good prep support and the odd lunches for the principals. 

Groundsman / Estate Support - A practical, hands‑on person who enjoys:

• Supporting the gardening team (no heavy work)

• Using estate machinery: blower, strimmer, jet washer, quad bike, tractor, forklift

• General estate upkeep: clearing leaves, washing down terraces, drains, general handyman tasks

• Helping with two swimming pools (contractor handles technical maintenance)

• Caring for 7 alpacas (vet manages health — just feeding and confidence around animals)

• Keeping outdoor areas tidy and guest‑ready

A background in maintenance, DIY, or estate work is ideal but not essential.

The Estate & the accommodation

• 35 acres of beautiful grounds

• 5 buildings including main house, stables, coach house

• 2 swimming pools

 Salary / Package

• Salary on offer £80,000 gross plus full employment statutory entitlements

• 5 days a week, 8 hours a day with an hour break for lunch (occ weekends)

• Accommodation: a lovely 2‑bedroom cottage on site, fully included

• Utilities and internet provided

• No bills except your own food and personal expenses

• Though a car is available at the property for work, you will need your own car for personal use

• Ideal start date: early April 2026

• Must have right to work in UK & current DBS checks

To register your interest, please email your joint resume outlining your experience working together in similar role, along with current headshot to cv@ljwrecruitment.com