Daily/Live Out Housekeeper/Cook – Notting Hill, London

Our client is recruiting a full-time Housekeeper / Cook to manage household tasks and cooking for a family of four, including a newborn and a toddler. The household also employs a full-time Nanny for the children.

The house has six floors, so must be active and able to go up and down stairs easily. There are 4 bedrooms, including a nursery, and a wellness area with a sauna, steam room, and plunge pool.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cleaning and laundry: Keeping the house clean to a high standard, caring for delicate finishes, doing laundry, vacuuming, and tidying.

• Bedroom maintenance: Making beds, organizing rooms, and keeping the bedrooms tidy.

• Wellness area: Maintaining the sauna, steam room, and wellness space.

• Managing tradesmen and deliveries: Overseeing repairs and deliveries to the house.

• Organization: Keeping cupboards organized, restocking supplies, managing deliveries, and running errands.

The cooking is focused on ‘clean eating’, wholesome, healthy, delicious food and takes up around 30% of your time. Someone confident in help prep fresh produce ready for mum to cook, or cook and leave in fridge to heat up. Breakfast includes chopping fruit and prepping smoothies, fresh fruit, yogurt, and eggs. Prep healthy snacks for the fridge, cut vegetables and fruit. Straight forward but must enjoy being in the kitchen and cooking.

The household values a positive, friendly atmosphere. They are looking for a calm, warm, and caring Housekeeper who is happy and easy to get along with. The person should be able to work independently and manage a large space efficiently. Good English and communication skills are important.

The role starts in March. The salary is between £50,000 and £55,000 gross per year, depending on experience. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, a current DBS check, and recent references from a similar role. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com 

Daily Assistant Handyman/Gardener/Pet Nanny - Kensington, London

Our private clients are looking for a good all rounder to assist the full time Gardener and Pet Handler - an individual with handyman and gardening skills, along with a love of animals, who is also happy to travel with the family to their other properties abroad (on occasions).

The role is working within a VIP private household based in Kensington, and requires working collaboratively with the wider household team, providing cover for colleagues’ days off, undertaking all duties reasonably assigned by the Employee.

The household includes five dogs, one cat, three rabbits and a tortoise, all of whom require attentive, knowledgeable care. The property is a large Grade II listed family residence, requiring a high‑level of maintenance, immaculate presentation, and a proactive approach to facilities management.

We seek an organised, self‑motivated individual with canine knowledge, excellent standards, and a willingness to go above and beyond.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Pet Care (2 days per week – covering the full‑time Pet Nanny)

• Provide attentive daily care to all household pets, ensuring comfort, safety, and wellbeing.

• Manage feeding routines, medication administration, and ordering of food, treats, and supplies.

• Conduct multiple daily dog walks tailored to each dog’s individual needs.

• Maintain cleanliness of all pet areas, litter trays, enclosures, and outdoor spaces throughout the day.

• Carry out light housekeeping duties in pet‑related and back‑of‑house areas

Garden Maintenance

• Assist with Seasonal planting and upkeep of all garden areas.

• Ensure front and rear gardens remain immaculate at all times.

• Hedge trimming, dead‑heading, pruning, and general plant care.

• Leaf blowing, jet washing, and external surface cleaning.

• Management of rubbish and bin areas.

• Cleaning of iron fencing, perimeter walls, and external architectural features.

• Clearing gullies, drains, and ensuring all external water flow systems remain unobstructed.

Facilities Management & Internal Maintenance

• Undertake general handyman and FM duties across the property.

• Monitor and assist external PPM contractors as required.

• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance issues.

• Maintain stock control of garden, FM, and consumable items.

• Painting and decorating, particularly during family absences.

• Basic carpentry tasks.

• Basic electrical tasks including light‑bulb replacement.

• Roof drain clearing and general external upkeep.

• Provide support to House Management with any ad hoc operational tasks.

Household Support & Events Assistance

• Assist with children’s events, activities, and entertainment setups (e.g., building toys, assembling equipment).

• Support the wider house team with maintenance‑related issues.

• Assist with high‑level cleaning tasks when required.

• Provide additional pet‑care support outside core cover days when needed.

Plant Rooms & Storage

• Maintain organisation and cleanliness of three plant rooms and the garage.

• Manage inventory and organisation of off‑site storage areas.

• Maintain a complete lightbulb inventory.

• Conduct occasional maintenance checks at other London or overseas properties (rare and pre‑arranged).

Errands & Driving

• Hold a clean UK driving licence.

• Carry out ad hoc errands for the family or authorised persons as required.

 Working Pattern, Holidays & Overtime

• Standard schedule: 5 days on / 2 days off, covering a 7‑day household rota.

• Usual working hours: 07:30 – 17:00, with flexibility required to meet household needs.

• Holiday entitlement: 20 days annual leave, plus English Bank and Public Holidays.

• Holiday year: 1 January – 31 December.

Required Skills, Attributes & Eligibility

• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working within a dynamic household environment.

• Must hold a UK or EU passport due to occasional travel requirements.

• Fluent spoken English and good written English.

• Immaculate personal presentation

Key Personal qualities

• Attentive, patient, proactive, discreet, trustworthy, self‑assured

• Knowledge of canine care and training desirable

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 gross per annum.

• Enrolment into the workplace pension scheme.

• Discretionary annual bonus may be awarded by the Company.

• Start ASAP. Must have DBS clearance, right to work in UK and recent and checkable references.

Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com 

After school Nanny - Knightsbridge

A lovely and respectful family are seeking a dedicated after school nanny to support the care of their four children, aged between 3 to 11 years old.

The family already employs a nanny during the day and into the early evening.  However, with the children now of school age and increasingly busy with after‑school activities, homework, and structured routines, they require additional support to ensure smooth, calm evenings, Monday to Friday, from 3pm to 8pm.

 Responsibilities:

• Supervising the older children with homework and providing gentle educational support

• Reading to the younger children and engaging them in age‑appropriate activities

• Assisting with mealtime routines (no cooking required; a full‑time chef is on site)

• Collecting the children from school, after‑school clubs, and playdates

• Supporting the evening routine, including bath and bedtime

• Providing general after‑school care and ensuring a warm, nurturing environment

Attributes & Personal Qualities:

• A calm, positive, and reassuring presence

• A reliable team player who collaborates smoothly with existing household staff

• A clear, friendly, and professional communicator

• Must be organised, proactive, and confident managing multiple children with differing need

Other Information:

• Salary £25 gross p/hour - £32,500 gross pa

• Monday to Friday, 3pm-8pm - 25 hours per week

• Immediate start

• Applicants must have previous experience working for HNW clients

• Right to work in UK & DBS clearance

• Live in a commutable distance to Central London

Email your resume to cv@ljwrecruitment.com 

Rota Nanny - Kensington, London

Our private clients are seeking two professional, warm and energetic Rota Nannies to join their fully staffed VIP household in Kensington, London. This is a live‑out position working within a team of two nannies on a 7‑day on / 7‑day off rotation, caring for one child aged 6. The role requires a polished, proactive candidate who thrives in a structured, high‑expectation environment and enjoys working collaboratively within a large household team.

Position Overview

The Rota Nanny will provide exceptional childcare, ensuring the safety, wellbeing and development of the child at all times. The role is based primarily at the family’s Grade II listed residence in Kensington, with travel required during school holidays. The successful candidates will work closely with the other nanny and the wider household team to deliver seamless, attentive support to the family.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality care, supervision and wellbeing support for the child at all times

• Maintain and organise all child‑related areas, including playrooms, bedrooms and activity stations

• Anticipate the child’s needs and create an engaging, stimulating and enjoyable environment

• Read the room and understand when Mum requires support or privacy

• Prepare and organise daily school items, uniforms, bags and activity materials

• Assist with planning activities, outings and age‑appropriate learning opportunities

• Support with packing and unpacking for travel, holidays and weekend trips

• Monitor stock levels of child‑related items and notify management when replenishment is required

• Liaise closely with the household team to ensure consistent routines and smooth operations

• Communicate effectively with the management team and the other nanny to ensure continuity of care

• Be comfortable working around family pets

• Carry out any additional ad hoc duties required by the family

Required Skills & Attributes

• Flexible, adaptable and comfortable with changing schedules

• Highly organised, tidy and self‑motivated

• Warm, fun, energetic and child‑focused

• Not suited to a disciplinarian style; the family values a nurturing, positive approach

• Fluent spoken English and strong written English

• Immaculate presentation and professional demeanour

• Confident using Word, Excel and basic administrative tools

• UK or EU passport holder (travel required)

• Discreet, trustworthy, patient and proactive

• Comfortable working in a fully staffed household and collaborating with a team

Term Time Working Pattern

Rota: 7 days on / 7 days off
Hours: Averaging 48 hours per week

Weekdays

• Standard hours: 3pm – 9pm

• Flexibility required: On certain days, the nanny may be asked to start earlier — typically from 12pm, and occasionally earlier depending on the family’s schedule.

• Any additional hours worked beyond the rota average will be balanced with time off in lieu to maintain the 48‑hour weekly average.

Weekends

• Approximately 8 to 10 hours per day, usually 09:00 – 19:00 or 11:00 – 20:00, depending on family requirements.

• Weekend hours are generally more structured and consistent.

School Holidays & Travel

• Full‑day cover based on the family’s schedule

• Travel required during school holidays

• If a trip exceeds 7 days, the on‑duty nanny remains for the duration, with rota adjustments made on return

Salary & Package

• Salary: £50,000 gross per annum (negotiable for the right candidate)

• Pension: Enrolment into workplace pension scheme

• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus

Email your resume to cv@ljwrecruitment.com 

Daily Housekeeper - South Kensington, London

 Our international private client is seeking a highly experienced Live Out Daily Housekeeper to oversee the maintenance of a recently renovated property. The residence spans three floors and includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a dressing room, dining area, living room, modern kitchen, and a library.

The principals are not present year-round and visit periodically during holidays and seasonal periods. Therefore, the Housekeeper must be dependable, honest, and trustworthy, capable of maintaining the property both when the residence is occupied and unoccupied.

We are looking for an organized individual who takes pride in their work, demonstrates a proactive attitude, and possesses a keen eye for detail. The property contains a vast collection of artwork, objets d’art and porcelain, which require careful handling and meticulous dusting. Experience in cleaning delicate and specialized materials such as fabric, leather wall coverings, timber flooring, chandeliers, and marble surfaces is essential.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, discreet, and capable of managing various cleaning tasks with precision. They should also be adaptable to the unique needs of a high-end property, ensuring all items are preserved and maintained to the highest standards. Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence are critical qualities for this role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Providing an exceptional standard of service to the family and their guests, making their environment as comfortable as possible

• To be able follow the instructions provided by the principals

• Ensure that all housekeeping standards and operational flows are well maintained.

• Care of bedroom suites, changing beds and replenishing linen.

• Wardrobe Management and Organising – Managing all day-to-day items and high-end clothing, drawers and wardrobes, unpacking, packing suitcases etc.

• Assisting the day to day running and working in all areas of the laundry (washing, pressing, sorting, spot cleaning and dry cleaning)

• Set the breakfast table and basic preparation ie toast, eggs, croissants, etc.

• Maintaining stock control and rotation of the entire household bathroom and storage areas, including back of house.

• Follow and complete all departmental SOPs, Systems and duties to the exceptional household standards expected.

• Responding to any other ad hoc duties as required by the family – a high level of amenability and flexibility is required.

Hours / Days

• Monday to Friday 9/10am - 5/6pm however when family are in situ, occasional Saturday or Sunday may be asked, to assist when entertaining family and guests.

• The Employee’s holiday year runs between 1st January and 31st December, and the Employee’s holiday entitlement is 28 days of annual leave, including English Bank and Public Holidays.

• The Employee will also be entitled to an additional day of holiday in lieu if any additional days are worked.

Salary and Package

• Salary up to £55,000 gross pa DOE

• The package will also include enrolment to the workplace pension scheme & statutory entitlements

Candidate will have right to work in the UK, experience working in a semi formal environment, recent and checkable references, and current DBS Clearance. Ideal start February 2026.

Email your CV and covering letter to cv@ljwrecruitment.com