20 jobs found in London

Private Driver and Household Assistant – Prime Central London – permanent, full-time – £60,000 to £65,000 per year A friendly ultra-high-net-worth family in Prime Central London need an experienced private driver who is also happy to help around the house. The job combines professional family driving with some light household support, so it suits a polished, discreet and proactive person who is glad to pitch in wherever needed. You will drive the principals and their children to school, to work, to appointments and to and from airports. The family keep a shared diary, which lets you plan ahead and anticipate each day's driving. The household cars are a Mercedes V-Class and a Range Rover. When you are not driving, you will run straightforward errands, handle collections and returns and help with the odd light household task. Location: Prime Central London Contract: permanent, full-time Hours: Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm; days are long and busy when the family...

Private PA to a family – Central London office and West London home – £60,000–£70,000 DOE An ultra-high-net-worth London family of five is looking for an outstanding Private PA to keep their busy family life running smoothly. The heart of the job is running the family calendar and co-ordinating the lives of three school-age children – schools, activities, social plans and holidays – alongside travel, restaurant and social bookings, household matters and occasional recruitment projects. You will work closely with the female Principal, who is your main day-to-day contact, and with the Executive Assistant to the CEO, as part of a small, close-knit team where initiative, collaboration and discretion matter. Working pattern: 3 days a week in an office in Central London and 2 days at the client's home in West London Salary: £60,000 to £70,000, depending on experience Contract: Permanent What you will be doing Owning the family calendar, the most important part...

Live-out Housekeeper – Mayfair, London – £45,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience A private family needs an experienced, dependable and very well-organised Live-out Housekeeper for their Mayfair residence. The main property is a lovely four-bedroom home where the family stay for roughly 3–4 months of the year. While they are in residence the house is busier, with four children at home, but the role involves no childcare. You will be one of three housekeepers working shifts on a rota and keeping the whole property to an exceptionally high standard. It would suit a proactive, discreet and flexible person who takes pride in their work and can anticipate what a private household needs. Location: Mayfair, London Salary: £45,000–£50,000, depending on experience When the family is in residence (about 3–4 months a year): six days a week, weekends included, on a rota with two other housekeepers When the family is away: usually Monday to Friday, with shorter...

Full-time Live-in Housekeeper – Pimlico, London – c. £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience A private client is looking for a reliable, experienced and discreet Live-in Housekeeper to run the day-to-day life of their Pimlico residence. It is a hands-on, sole-charge job looking after a single principal in a well-organised home. The principal splits their time between London and a second home in the North of England, so the workload varies: days are busier when the principal is in residence and afternoons are usually quieter. Occasional travel with the principal may be needed. Salary: c. £40,000 to £45,000, depending on experience Position: full time, live-in, sole charge Accommodation: a private bedroom and bathroom in the residence Working pattern: some weekend work when the principal is in London, with days off during the week agreed between you; flexibility around arrival times and travel is essential Responsibilities Making and serving a simple...

Private Chauffeur – Knightsbridge, London – £60,000–£65,000 a year (maximum) – permanent American clients who spend around seven months of each year in the UK are looking for a very experienced chauffeur in London. While they are here the job is five days a week. When they are away it drops to three days a week, but you will need to be ready to get behind the wheel of their Rolls-Royce Ghost at short notice. Location: Knightsbridge, London Salary: £60,000–£65,000 maximum Contract: permanent Hours: 9am to 7pm; five days a week while the clients are in the UK (about seven months a year), otherwise three days a week Overtime: paid at your hourly rate after 7pm, perhaps a couple of times a week, finishing no later than 11pm or midnight Facilities: a comfortable chauffeur's room to wait in when off duty Duties Driving the clients in the Rolls-Royce Ghost Handling the car's paperwork, such as insurance and tax Valeting the car to a high...

Private Chauffeur & Houseman – Knightsbridge, London – £60,000 gross a year plus a £500 monthly expense allowance A private family living in Knightsbridge is looking for an experienced, discreet and dependable chauffeur who is equally comfortable lending a hand around the home. This combined role suits someone flexible, well organised and proactive, with an eye for detail and a real commitment to high standards of private household service. Location: Knightsbridge, London Contract: permanent Salary: £60,000 gross a year, plus a £500 monthly allowance towards meals, transport and internet (£66,000 total package a year) Hours: usually 7:30am–7:30pm while the family are in the UK, depending on their plans; Saturdays are not normally worked, though the odd weekend may be needed for airport runs, special occasions or other family commitments Family's year: about 180 days in the UK and 180 days abroad; hours are much lower while they are away Driving...

Full-time Housekeeper/Nanny – Bayswater, London (W2) – £21.10 gross per hour A family living in Bayswater needs an experienced, dependable and well-organised Housekeeper/Nanny to look after their home and help care for their two school-age children. This is a long-term job that combines daily housekeeping, cooking for the family and childcare. The family would like someone gentle, patient and trustworthy who can work on their own and become a valued part of the household. Children: two, aged 6 and 9 Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:45am to 6:30pm (53 hours 45 minutes a week) Pay: £21.10 gross per hour, which is £1,134.13 gross per week, or roughly £58,975 gross a year based on 52 paid weeks Start: ASAP Pets: one cat Travel: being able to join the family on occasional trips would be appreciated, but it is not essential The family lives in a three-storey house with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The job is mainly about keeping the home clean, tidy and...

Daily Housekeeper – High Street Kensington, London – £55,000–£57,000 gross per year Location: High Street Kensington, London Hours: Full time, Tuesday to Saturday, up to 45 hours per week – Tuesday and Wednesday late shift finishing at 8.30pm, Thursday to Saturday 8.30am–5.30pm Salary: £55,000–£57,000 gross per year Start: ASAP A warm and welcoming family with three school-aged children is looking for an experienced Housekeeper to join the household team caring for their five-storey home. You will work alongside another daily housekeeper, a live-in housekeeper/cook, a nanny and a PA, working mostly in tandem with the other housekeeper on all cleaning, laundry and ironing for the family. The family are looking for someone organised, flexible and discreet who enjoys working as part of a professional household team and is happy to muck in wherever needed. Duties include Traditional housekeeping: hoovering, dusting and mopping throughout the home...

Daily Houseperson / Cook – Kensington, Central London – permanent, live-out – £45,000 to £60,000 gross per year A private family in Kensington want a committed, all-round houseperson and cook to join their household full-time on a live-out basis. They do not need a formally trained butler and will consider both junior and senior candidates: what matters is being able to turn your hand to cooking, housekeeping and general support around the home. You will be part of an established household team, so a proactive, discreet and flexible approach is important, along with the ability to anticipate the family's needs and keep standards high throughout the house. Location: Kensington, Central London Contract: permanent, full-time, live-out Hours: Monday to Friday, about 9am to 6pm, with some flexibility Travel: long periods of international travel with the family are part of the role Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 gross per year, depending on experience The...

Live-in Night Companion – Kensington, London – £50,000 to £60,000 gross per year – immediate start A private client in Central London is looking for a compassionate, experienced and professional night companion to support a female Principal at her home in Kensington. The household is well established and fully staffed, and the role centres on companionship: being a calm, trusted and reassuring presence through the evening and overnight so that the Principal feels comfortable, well cared for and at ease. It would suit an emotionally intelligent person who enjoys supporting others and has worked with private clients, UHNW principals or mature individuals in a private home. Location: Kensington, London Hours: full-time, Monday to Friday, 7pm to 7am Start: immediate start available Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 gross per year, depending on experience Contract: PAYE employment, long-term Benefits: workplace pension; 28 days' annual leave including public...

Executive Private PA – family office in Kensington, London – £70,000–£80,000 DOE – permanent The ultra-high-net-worth founder of a sociable, collaborative family office in Kensington is looking for an outstanding and very experienced Private PA to give all-round support to a principal whose personal life is busy and varied. The role is fast-moving and wide-ranging, so it suits someone who likes to stay one step ahead. You will be central to keeping the principal's diary, travel, homes, personal projects and social life running smoothly. The family office wants someone highly organised, discreet and proactive, with sound judgement, who can anticipate needs, solve problems and keep standards exceptionally high at all times. You will need at least 10 years' experience supporting a high-profile principal, a family office, a private household or a similar setting. Location: Kensington, London Salary: £70,000 to £80,000, depending on experience Contract: permanent...

Houseperson / Cook – Kensington, London – £60,000 gross per year Location: Kensington, London (live-out) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm Salary: £60,000 gross per year Contract: Permanent A couple in Kensington need a Houseperson / Cook to work alongside their long-standing Filipina housekeeper. You will be the cook (Spanish, Italian or Portuguese cuisine is a plus) and drive when the chauffeur is off. The previous post-holder stayed for many years and the housekeeper has been with the family for over six years, so they are looking for longevity. Discretion is essential, as is the ability to travel with them for around five weeks in summer (UK or European passport required). The ideal candidate Proven long-term experience in a private household or similar Strong cook for healthy Mediterranean-style dishes (aspiring butlers who cook well will also be considered) Front-of-house smart, discreet and reliable UK or European passport; happy to...

Family Housekeeper / Cook – Clapham, London SW11 – £23–£25 gross per hour A family in Clapham with two young daughters, aged 2 and 5, would like a long-term housekeeper/cook who loves cooking and can confidently keep a busy home running day to day. A cleaner already looks after the cleaning, so this job is about family meals, laundry and household organisation rather than deep cleaning. Now and then you would also help with the girls and babysit when needed. Location: Clapham, London SW11 Days: Monday to Friday Hours: 12.30pm to 6.30pm (around 30 hours a week) Pay: £23–£25 gross an hour, based on experience Start: to be confirmed Contract: long term What you will do Cook fresh, healthy meals that the whole family will enjoy Take care of the family's laundry: washing, ironing and putting clothes away Keep the house tidy, organised and running smoothly Own the household organisation and everyday domestic jobs Help out with the children...

Housekeeper – West London – around £50,000 to £60,000 depending on experience – rota, about 50 hours over five days A private client is seeking an experienced Housekeeper for a formal West London home where a full household team is already in place. You would join that dedicated team and take care of all the housekeeping in a large, formal UHNW household. Hours are worked on a rota. Location: West London Salary: around £50,000 to £60,000, depending on experience Hours: a rota averaging 50 hours a week over five days, with two days off; exact hours vary with the household's schedule Type: full-time What the client needs Extensive housekeeping experience in UHNW, fully staffed households A Russian speaker is preferred, but it is not essential Comfortable working as part of a close-knit team in a formal household Flexible and adaptable to a changing rota Discreet, professional and highly attentive to detail To apply, send your CV using the...

Live-in Housekeeper – West London – around £60,000, based on experience A private client is looking for an experienced live-in Housekeeper to join the existing team at their fully staffed home in West London. It is a great opening for a hard-working housekeeper who notices every detail and is proud to keep a UHNW home presented and cared for to the very highest standard. You would work side by side with the rest of the household staff to keep the house running smoothly and quietly every day. Location: West London Salary: about £60,000, in line with experience Hours: ideally six days a week, around nine hours a day; flexibility on days and hours is essential to suit the household Accommodation: live-in, in dedicated staff accommodation roughly five minutes' walk from the main house Main duties All housekeeping across the residence, done to an exceptional standard Looking after fine furnishings, delicate surfaces, antiques and valuable pieces with...

Full-time Housekeeper – Putney, London (SW18) – £60,000–£65,000+ gross per annum Location: Putney, South West London (SW18); live-out Family: Two children aged 15 and 12; two kittens Hours: Monday to Friday, approximately 7am–6pm, with flexibility on both sides Salary: £60,000–£65,000+ gross per annum, depending on experience Contract: Permanent, full time Start: ASAP Driving: Required; a car is provided for use on duty A warm and welcoming family is looking for an experienced Housekeeper to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of their large four-bedroom family home. The role is predominantly housekeeping and household support, with very little childcare: looking after the home, laundry and ironing, shopping, meal planning and family cooking, plus the morning school drop-off and afternoon collection. There is also an important companionship element. The lady of the house is at home during the day, and the family would like someone...

Housekeeper / Family Assistant – Southfields, London SW19 – £48,000–£50,000 gross per year A family in Southfields wants an experienced, warm and reliable Housekeeper / Family Assistant to look after the smooth everyday running of their home. The job brings together high-standard housekeeping, healthy family cooking, household organisation, school collections and caring for the family's two dogs. They would also value someone kind and personable who is happy to offer friendly companionship and practical help, with a calm, reassuring manner, discretion and the knack of anticipating what the family needs. Location: Southfields, London SW19 Type: live-out, permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am or 11am until 7pm Salary: £48,000–£50,000 gross per year Start: ASAP Children: two, aged 15 and 12 Pets: two dogs Driving: essential; a car is available for work duties Duties General housekeeping and cleaning, keeping the home to a high standard...

Housekeeper Nanny – Wimbledon, London SW20 – permanent, live-out – £60,000 to £68,000 gross per year A friendly family in Wimbledon would like to welcome an experienced, capable and enthusiastic housekeeper nanny into their home on a full-time, long-term basis. They live in a large six-bedroom house over four floors and want someone who really enjoys mixing high-standard housekeeping and family cooking with looking after two school-age children. In term time the job is roughly 60% housekeeping and 40% childcare; in the school holidays it shifts to about 30% housekeeping and 70% childcare. Core childcare hours in term time are around 7am to 8.30am and 3pm to 7pm, with the rest of the day spent on housekeeping, cooking and running the home. The parents' work schedules vary, so you will manage your own workload and take charge of the day-to-day running of the house, working happily on your own and alongside them. Most of all, the family hope to find a warm, dependable and...

Live-out Housekeeper – country estate in Ascot, Berkshire – permanent – £40,000 per year – immediate start A family with a large estate near Ascot are looking for an energetic, animal-loving housekeeper with an eye for detail. There are no children in the household and the house has just been refurbished, so it is straightforward to keep clean. The estate already has a gardener, estate workers and a chauffeur. Location: Ascot, Berkshire; you will need to be able to drive there easily Contract: permanent, live-out Hours: 8am to 5pm, five days a week Salary: £40,000 per year Start: immediately Animals: three dogs and a horse The role Clean the house and look after the laundry Help get a light breakfast ready and perhaps a salad at lunchtime; this is not really a cooking job Take the three dogs for a walk from time to time Serve drinks at the occasional party or event What the family are looking for Previous experience as a paid...

Live-in Head Housekeeper – Berkshire/Hampshire border – £50,000 a year A very large, semi-formal country house on the Berkshire/Hampshire border is looking for an experienced, hands-on Head Housekeeper. The house is home to a family of four and their two dogs. You would take charge of housekeeping, presentation and the smooth daily running of the home, leading a small team and balancing the standards of a formal household with the needs of a busy family. Location: Berkshire/Hampshire border (rural) Contract: permanent, live-in Salary: £50,000 a year Accommodation: a two-bedroom cottage or a three-bedroom apartment Working pattern: weekends worked, with two consecutive days off during the week; split and/or staggered shifts may be needed, plus flexibility around family commitments, guests, events and shoot parties Housekeeping and presentation Take overall charge of housekeeping and cleaning across the property to consistently high standards Set...