Private Housekeeper, Holland Park & Chipping Norton

Our client is seeking a professional Housekeeper for a hybrid  position split between their London residence in Holland Park, and their countryside estate near Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds.

You will join a well-established team of 3 housekeepers, supporting daily operations in both locations. This is a long-term opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, enjoys working collaboratively, and is comfortable transitioning between urban and rural settings.

Key Responsibilities

• General housekeeping duties including cleaning, laundry, ironing, and wardrobe care

• Assisting with deep cleaning routines and seasonal tasks

• Coordinating with fellow housekeepers to ensure smooth daily operations

• Supporting the full-time housekeeper in the Cotswolds residence

• Supporting 2 housekeepers in London

• Maintaining discretion and professionalism at all times

• Occasional assistance with guest preparation and household organisation

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in private households

• Strong teamwork skills and a proactive attitude

• Excellent attention to detail and time management

• Fluent English with Right to work in the UK

• Comfortable with travel between London and the Cotswolds

Additional information

• Monday to Friday (3 days in London - 2 days in the Cotswolds)

• 8:30am - 5:30pm.

• Accommodation available in the countryside residence

• Support with transportation (chauffeur or taxi from the nearest train station to the property)

• Enhanced DBS clearance or willing to undergo checks

• Fully verifiable and recent references

• Immediate start - Up to £46,000 gross pa DOE

Email your CV and documents to cv@ljwrecruitment.com 

Daily Housekeeper - Kensington, London

Our HNW client is seeking a discreet, experienced, and detail-oriented Private Housekeeper to join a fully staffed, modern household, for immediate start.

Working as part of a team of 4 housekeepers to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service, this is a fantastic opportunity for a professional housekeeper seeking stability, teamwork, and a respectful working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Full spectrum of housekeeping duties, including not only care of fine furnishings, inventory control and ensuring smooth daily operations, but also handle laundry care ie ironing, steaming, and handling of delicates and high-end garments.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in formally run private households

• Excellent laundry and ironing skills essential

• Ability to work well in a team and follow established routines

• High attention to detail and pride in presentation

• Discretion, reliability, and a proactive attitude

• Fluent English; eligibility to work in the UK

• Current DBS

Working week:

• 5 days per week only, including rotated weekends

• Shift patterns for staff are Monday to Saturday: 7:00am – 4:00pm / Sunday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Salary:  Up to £55,000 gross per annum DOE

Email your CV and documents to cv@ljwrecruitment.com 

Chauffeur / Family Driver - Limassol, Cyprus

We are seeking a responsible, efficient, and discreet Chauffeur / Family Driver preferably with defensive driving skills and basic personal security training, to ensure safe and comfortable transportation and assist with daily tasks for a private family.

Personal qualities the client is seeking are: responsibility, diligence, honesty, discretion, neat appearance, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Having existing legal status permitting work in Cyprus, is also an advantage. However if necessary, the client will provide support to the successful candidate in obtaining the necessary work permits and provide accommodation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safe and punctual transportation for family members (adults and children).

• Running personal and household errands: accompanying family members, shopping and handling administrative matters.

• Full vehicle maintenance: keeping the car in impeccable cleanliness, refueling, organizing technical servicing and timely inspections.

• Accurate record-keeping and reporting of expenses (fuel, maintenance, errands).

• Planning optimal routes considering traffic conditions.

• Readiness for an extended 2-month trip to Italy in the summer.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a family or personal driver.

• Must have recent and checkable references from previous employers.

• Experience driving luxury vehicles ie BMW/ Mercedes class, as well as confident of left-hand drive vehicles.

• Valid Category B driver's license and a clean, accident-free driving record.

• Current DBS / Local Police Check

• Good command of the English language (minimum conversational level).

• Greek language will a strong advantage.

Work Schedule: Mon - Friday 7.00am to 7.00pm (with lunch break) and occasional weekends.

Package: Competitive salary range of €3000 to €5000 gross per month (DOE on experience, skills & accom). Official employment in accordance with the legislation of Cyprus and support with legalizing work status in Cyprus (if required). Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com 

Housekeeper - Part time - Bedminster, Bristol

Our client is seeking a part time experienced domestic housekeeper for this lovely 3 bedroom family home.

You will have previous private household experience, providing top end cleaning, laundry, ironing, linen management, dry cleaning drop off/pick up, ensure fridge basics are stocked etc.

Days/Hours: 8 hours per week, split across 2 days mornings or afternoons (not Wednesday as Principal wfh). Salary: Self employed £18 p/hr.

You will have recent and checkable private household cleaning references, a current DBS and right to work in the UK. On street parking available. Start ASAP. Email your CV to cv@ljwrecruitment.com 

Weekend Housekeeper / Companion - Wimborne, Dorset

Seeking a professional Housekeeper to work on a self employed ad hoc basis, mainly at the weekends, and on average 2 weekends per month.  

This individual will need to not only be a good housekeeper, but be a touch point for a teenager who will be at the property. Ideally a maternal figure with previous experience with children (either childcare or their own older children), and presents with common sense and happy to work independently.

The responsibilities of the role will include:

• Being the main touch point for the teenager (but mainly leaving them to their own devices)

• Making sure meals are prepared as required, laying the table and served up, taken away, washed up

• Ad hoc tasks like liaising with the Chefs on changing requirements (i.e. should friends suddenly be coming to dinner or to stay)

• Making sure all laundry is done

• Feeding the dogs

• Locking up at end of the day and stay overnight in lovely onsite accommodation

• There is a possibility of also travelling to Surrey and London, on occasion.

• Drive with own vehicle - petrol allowance when travelling to other locations.

Must be DBS cleared, self employed and present with checkable references. Start ASAP. Email your resume to cv@ljwrecruitment.com