P/T Housekeeper - Guildford, Surrey

Our lovely clients (a couple) are seeking a Part Time Housekeeper for their beautiful 3 storey ‘modern styled’ property.  

The Housekeeper will possess initiative, with experience in specialist cleaning i.e. parquet floors, delicate care of lantern chandeliers, objet d’art, soft handling of household furnishings etc. and change bed linen, ironing of clothes etc.

Must be highly organised, meticulous with a real eye for details and utmost, a housekeeper who enjoys what they do. Must also be happy to water the gardens, sweep etc, when the Gardener is away.

Hours: Approx. 10+ hours per week, across 2 days with potentially more hours upto 15 p/week, should Principal require. The principal is happy to work around the Housekeeper’s existing commitments, and open to discuss the schedule / days.

Must have right to work in UK, hold a recent DBS and checkable housekeeping references that can be easily verified. Must also drive as the property is located in a rural location and not accessable by transport. Self employed contract offered £18 per hour. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Daily or P/T Gardener - Kensington, London

If you have a passion for plants, horticulture and gardening and working in the great outdoors in all weathers, then this role offers an excellent opportunity to maintain a beautiful and large residential garden in central London.

What we are looking for:

- A hands-on gardener with knowledge and passion for planting & horticulture

- Carry out seasonal plant care, weeding, pruning, shaping, and lawn maintenance

- Precision, creativity, and pride in your work, with a great eye for detail

- Physically fit and reliable for outdoor and active work

- Comfortable using stepladders, stools, watering equipment, machinery etc

- Comfortable using apps on mobile devices / tablets

- Good communication skills with other staff members

- Friendly, reliable, positive with an energetic approach

This role can be either full time or part time mornings or afternoons, depending on your current situation. Therefore salary will be commensurate and market led, hourly rate or £35,000 gross pa neg DOE, PAYE, company pension scheme, statutory entitlements, annual leave etc.

Must have right to work in UK, DBS clearance and present with recent and checkable references in similar role. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Daily Housekeepers - Kensington, London

We are seeking a team of 4 Housekeepers for full time & seasonal roles, for a large property in Kensington.

You will be traditionally trained and experienced in working within a formal environment, with previous private VIP service experience. Must be used to 5* cleaning standards, handling of high end items and laundry, wardrobe management etc.

Must be a true team player, and happy to work on morning / afternoon & afternoon / evening rotas. The client is seeking 2 full time and 2 seasonal spring/summer staff.

Must have right to work in UK, DBS cleared, recent and checkable references, and ability to start asap. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

CPO / Driver - Central London

Our client is currently interviewing ex services ie police or military, CPO / Driver for their private and business requirements, based in Central London.

Due to the high level of confidentiality around this family, please forward your details to cv@ljwrecruitment.com and if suitable, we will be in touch to provide further details on this role.

We will not respond if you do not have / agree to the following:

• Extensive experience working for a VVIP private client in the capacity of CPO / Driver.

• Proven longevity in similar role - client will not entertain lots of movement in previous roles.

• Happy to work on a rota, which will include every 2nd weekend.

• Able to travel with family, and experience in driving abroad.

• Possess current Enhanced DBS & clean GB driving licence

• Recent references in place that are readily checkable since leaving the services, and with proven longevity in the private service industry.

• Able to start urgently ie 1 - 2 weeks.

In return, salary of £65k plus benefits and discretionary bonus. If you tick the above boxes, please email with cover email confirming / outlining the above cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Temp Nanny - Holland Park, London

VIP family seeking a temp nanny for 2 week period - flexible and long hours - to assist mum with mixture of some shared and sole charge.

• Start date: 10 March 2025

• End date: 28 March 2025

• 2 boys 3 & 5 yo, and 8 mth old girl.

• Hourly rate £18 per hour

Must have recent and checkable references, baby and young children experience, current DBS. Email cv / interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com