Personal Protection Officer / Head Driver – Part time - London / UK

We are seeking a Personal Protection Driver with a Royal & Specialist Protections (RaSP’s) background – Elite Police or Armed Forces, with experience providing a high level of Close Protection and Driving.

The role would suit a retired Officer seeking to return to work on part time basis, or an individual who is happy to undertake other jobs around this clients’ requirements.

The Principals require this person to be available for 100 days per annum. Planning of Principal’s visits are scheduled in advance, with sufficient advance warning of your work schedule.

The individual will have sublime planning and driving skills to ensure clients are delivered safely and in a timely manner, ensuring a high level of service and needs are fully met. Full flexibility with your work schedule is required when on duty, which may also require long days including weekends.

Key Skills & Requirements:

1. Previous driving experience working for VIP/Royal families in a protective role.

2. Excellent inter-personal communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

3. Excellent organisational skills – planning the day ahead and routes

4. Flexible working approach

5. Understanding of etiquette, rules and protocol

6. Uphold the highest levels of professionalism in appearance and conduct

7. Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion

8. A full and clean driving licence

9. Fully vetted and certified to a high security level

10. NDA required

Salary / Hours / Start date:

1. 100 days per year, flexible hours

2. Salary £30,000 gross pa , pro-rata statutory holiday entitlements and pension contribution.

3. Start December 2024 / January 2025.

Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Daily Housekeeper - Addlestone, Surrey

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and reliable Daily Housekeeper, who has a real eye for details, with a friendly albeit professional demeanor.

NB: Must have own car and drive - will not consider non drivers as property is not accessible by public transport.

This is a high spec property requiring your attention to details, with specialist household cleaning experience and knowledge in the handling of valuable furnishing and household items.

Reporting to the House Manager, your attention to detail and excellent service skills will contribute to creating a pleasant and comfortable environment for the family.

Responsibilities:
- Perform general cleaning tasks, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and sanitizing surfaces
- Undertake laundry, ironing and wardrobe management
- Restock supplies and inventory
- Follow established procedures for cleaning and maintaining specific areas
- Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the House Manager
- Provide F&B table service, set, serve etc when required

Ideal person will have:
- Previous experience in private housekeeping in high end property
- Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
- Strong communication skills to interact with House Manager and the family

Days - Monday to Friday 9am to 5/6pm. Longer hours when Principal in residence, in return for time off in lieu when family travels.

Salary - £40,000 gross pa, plus statutory holiday entitlement and pension contribution.

Driver - Yes and must have own vehicle.

Must have recent and checkable references, along with a clean DBS or happy to undertake.

If you are a dedicated individual with a true passion for 5* housekeeping, we would love to hear from you. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Travelling PA / Ladies Maid - Global

We are recruiting for our female client, an experienced ‘globally based’ Travelling PA / Ladies Maid, with fluent French, English & Arabic (ideally). The principal travels globally with regular travel between London, South of France and Saudi Arabia, with travel to other parts of the world.

The chosen candidate should be a GB or EU passport holder and have full flexibility to travel, with proven experience supporting UHNW clients in a private capacity, with lots of shifting priorities.

The candidate will support and represent all aspects of this Principal’s lifestyle including co-ordinating personal and social engagements, healthcare appointments, general lifestyle related bookings, travel management, errand running, and general admin along with packing and unpacking of luggage and wardrobe management. Candidates should also have knowledge of haute couture and luxury brands.

A fantastic opportunity, this role would suit a top-level PA/Ladies Maid with strong independent leadership and organizational skills, extensive luxury private PA experience, an ability to adapt to various cultures and protocols, and who will commit to long term global travel.

This is a full-time role with hours of rest given in accordance with the Principals’ schedule. Salary approx. GBP £85,000 / 100,000 Euros pa DOE, plus accommodation in all properties, meals, travel expenses, work visa and travel insurance. Start ASAP.

Further requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant, preferably within a family office or high-net-worth individual (HNWI) environment.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business administration, management, or related fields.

• Skills: Fluency in French, English & Arabic. Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Attributes: High level of professionalism with ability to anticipate needs and proactively address issues. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and demands. Polished and professional PA, with excellent interpersonal skills ensuring seamless communication with domestic staff across various locations. Discretion and confidentiality are paramount in this role.

For cultural reasons, female applicants may only apply. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Private Chef - Kosher - Mayfair, London

As LJW Recruitment, specializing in recruiting top-tier hospitality and household staff, we are currently seeking a skilled Private Chef to join a prestigious private family home based in London, to work alongside another Chef on rota, for a busy family of 7, their occasional guests and staff meals.

Experienced in Kosher cuisine and Friday Shabbat (up to 10 guests, potentially 17 in total but not every week), along with knowledge of Keto and Gluten free diets. You will be responsible for preparing daily menus and adjusting according to dietary preferences, managing inventory, and purchasing fresh produce from local and international markets.

Suitable applicants will have experience as a private chef for HNW families and/or yacht experience. Housekeeper on hand in the kitchen to help with preparation, cleaning etc.

This is a rota position working 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off, 7 days a week working long hours starting around 6:45am, to prepare breakfast for the children, their school lunch boxes etc, onto a light lunch for the Principals (usually later around 4pm), and thereafter dinner for around 7.30pm – family style cooking. Would therefore suit someone who lives in Central London due to the hours and travel, and flexible for last minute changing schedules.

This is a full-time role with a 3 week rotation on/3 weeks off, and you will be contracted to work exclusively for the family, both on and off rotation with some travel overseas, when required.

Key requirements:

• A good knowledge of kosher and nutritional global cuisine

• A relaxed yet highly organised manner with flexibility when required

• Must possess the social and cultural skills required along with utmost discretion

• Previous experience working in private households or yachts is preferred.

• Availability to attend a cooking trial within the next 2-4 weeks

• A portfolio including examples of your dishes and supporting written references

• A current DBS and right to work in the UK - ideally GB or EU passport

Salary and Benefits: Up to £60,000 gross pa plus pro-rata statutory holiday leave and pension contribution.

This position offers a unique opportunity to showcase culinary expertise within an elite private setting. If you meet the requirements and are enthusiastic about delivering culinary excellence, we invite you to apply for this rewarding Private Chef role. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

P/T Nanny / HK - Camberwell, London

Our clients, a young family, are seeking a confident Nanny with baby & toddler experience to assist Mum with 3 children - 3 yo girl & 3 mth old twin girls - every Tues, Wed & Thursday.

You will help mum with some sole charge care whilst she is out doing nursery run, or running her errands, or spend time with the 3 yo when she is back from Nursery either reading or crafting, so Mum can concentrate on the twins etc.

When children sleeping or Mum is in full charge, take over the general cleaning, laundry, prep some basic kids food or dinner (not a priority but would be helpful).

The family have a relaxed and easygoing environment, and want someone who is fun and engaging, who can come up with some creative activities for the 3 yo, crafting, baking etc.

You will have previous experience working with babies and toddlers offering utmost discretion, trust, reliability and with recent and checkable references, Enhanced DBS clearance and self employed status.

Location: Closest overground train from Victoria taking 9 minutes, is Denmark Hill station on the South London and Catford loop lines and from the station, it is a 10 mins walk. The nearest tube stations to Denmark Hill are Oval, Brixton or Elephant & Castle - from there, you can take a bus to complete your journey.

Days/Hours: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10 - 6.30pm

Salary: £20 p/hour self employed basis DOE & qualifications. Start ASAP.

Email your interest and documents to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Daily Housekeeper / Laundress - Mayfair, London

Our international client is seeking a Bilingual Russian/English speaking Daily Housekeeper with excellent laundry / wardrobe management skills, to join a fully staffed and formally run large London property.

The family consists of the main Principals, 5 children and a couple of small dogs, so a child and dog friendly professional Housekeeper is very important.

This Housekeeper will join a small domestic team, ideally working across 5 days, working Wednesday - Sunday rota with 2 days off Monday/Tuesday (this may be negotiable to work every 2nd weekend).

You will be highly experienced having worked in a UHNW household / luxury property, and used to cleaning to 5* standards. The Housekeeper will be confident, extremely reliable, trustworthy, and energetic with an eye for details, and strong cleaning skills and product knowledge working with high end fine furnishings and fixtures etc.

Must have good laundry skills to look after the Master bedrooms, family clothes and organise wardrobes, and pack suitcases for travel and be able to travel with family 2-3 times a year would be a plus, but not a necessity.

You will also have good social skills and be confident to greet guests, provide table service skills, when Principal entertaining or for meetings in the house etc.

The Housekeeper rota is long hours, morning through to evening, when family are in residence and lesser hours when they are on vacation.

Requirements:

• Proven experience and longevity in previous roles with checkable references

• Proactive, self-starter and team player

• Good level of spoken English & Russian

• Pet friendly (the family has dogs and a reptile pet for the children)

• Legal right to work in UK and proof of Passport / Settlement Status

• Must live in a commutable distance to Mayfair London Zone 1 - 5

Salary/benefits:

• £45,000 gross pa neg

• Statutory holiday entitlements and pension contributions

• Taxi home provided when finishing late in the evening

Must have current DBS or happy to apply, recent and checkable housekeeping references in London with similar household, and right to work status in UK

Interviews now and trial with view to start work immediately. Email your CV / profile asap to Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Rota Housekeeper - Russian speaking - Mayfair, London

Our international client is seeking a formally trained Rota Housekeeper to join a fully staffed 5 bedroom / 2 storey private property.

The family consists of the main Principals, 5 children, and a couple of small dogs, so a child and dog friendly Housekeeper is important. 

You will be highly professional, trustworthy and reliable, and present with previous experience working as part of a domestic team in a private household.

You will possess confidence, with a can do attitude attitude, be energetic and good at time keeping, for an early 7am start (later when principal away).

This role is based on a Rota, working 4 days on, 4 days off and so. You will be paid in full for the week, due to the long hours involved when working the 4 day rota.

Duties :

• Perform general day to day household cleaning & errands

• Care of silver and fine furniture and fabrics

• Laundry, ironing (inc care of delicate items of clothing) & wardrobe management, dry cleaning etc

• Set table, flowers, serve at mealtimes, arrange afternoon tea trays, cold drinks etc

• Assist the Chef around meal times, with food preparation, clean down, dishes etc

Requirements:

• Proven experience and longevity in previous roles

• Recent an checkable references

• Proactive, self-starter and team player

• Good level of spoken English / Russian languages

• Pet friendly

• Legal right to work in UK & current DBS

Rota / Salary:

• 4 days on, 4 days off including weekends when on rota

• Start 7am to 8pm including one hour lunch break

• Taxi provided home, if working overtime

• Salary £42,000 gross pa neg, plus statutory entitlements & pension contributions.

The ideal Housekeeper will be based in and around London Zones 1- 5 (due to getting to property easily for early start), and free to trial/start ASAP. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

P/T Housekeeper - North Chailey - Lewes, East Sussex

Our client (2 adults) are seeking an experienced, reliable and honest Housekeeper/Cleaner, for their family home comprising 4 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms, for 3 hours every week. Property 10 mins drive from Haywards Heath.

General housekeeping, cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, organising cupboards, occasional laundry/ironing and tidying up.

You will have experience working as a private Housekeeper / Cleaner, and present with recent and checkable housekeeping references, a current DBS or happy to organise online, a driving licence with car as property is in rural location, and be self employed.

Must also be dog friendly and handy if you live nearby. £15 p/hr DOE self employed. Start ASAP. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Driver / Handyman - Dorset, UK

Our client is seeking an experience professional Driver with experience working for UHNW families, providing driving skills to interact with Principals business associates and visitors, collecting from station, running errands, deliveries, collection of documents from one office to another etc, but to also offer general household maintenance skills about the house. The role is likely to be split 30% driving / 70% household tasks.

The ideal candidate will live on or around the South West region with own vehicle. The role would suit an individual with no ties and/or who can be flexible to stay overnight at other properties during the week perhaps 2/3 nites a week in school holidays etc. However the main day to day base is Dorset so you would ideally need to live within this region.

You will have recent experience working for private employer/s and present with clear English - written & oral - and excellent communication and good online skills, be of smart appearance, calm and an innate understanding of manners and protocols. Must also be dog friendly.

Reporting directly to the Principal and interaction with the Family Office, you will have a ‘can do’ and ‘flexible’ outlook able to work alongside a team of household staff, external contractors and suppliers, etc.

Must also be happy to undertake Security Clearances and sign an NDA, as discretion and confidentiality utmost for this family. Must also have clean driving licence and DBS clearance, and enjoy being on the road.

Hours/Days: 45 hour week / 5 days a week and mostly Monday to Friday, however need flexibility for weekends if necessary with 2 days off during the week (very rare). Upto £45,000 gross pa DOE neg, plus discretionary bonus. Start ASAP. Interviews now. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Travelling PA / Ladies Maid - Global

We are recruiting for our female client, an experienced ‘globally based’ Travelling PA / Ladies Maid, with fluent French, English & Arabic (ideally). The principal travels globally with regular travel between London, South of France and Saudi Arabia, with travel to other parts of the world.

The chosen candidate should be a GB or EU passport holder and have full flexibility to travel, with proven experience supporting UHNW clients in a private capacity, with lots of shifting priorities.

The candidate will support and represent all aspects of this Principal’s lifestyle including co-ordinating personal and social engagements, healthcare appointments, general lifestyle related bookings, travel management, errand running, and general admin along with packing and unpacking of luggage and wardrobe management. Candidates should also have knowledge of haute couture and luxury brands.

A fantastic opportunity, this role would suit a top-level PA/Ladies Maid with strong independent leadership and organizational skills, extensive luxury private PA experience, an ability to adapt to various cultures and protocols, and who will commit to long term global travel.

This is a full-time role with hours of rest given in accordance with the Principals’ schedule. Salary approx. GBP £85,000 / 100,000 Euros pa DOE, plus accommodation in all properties, meals, travel expenses, work visa and travel insurance. Start ASAP.

Further requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant, preferably within a family office or high-net-worth individual (HNWI) environment.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business administration, management, or related fields.

• Skills: Fluency in French, English & Arabic. Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Attributes: High level of professionalism with ability to anticipate needs and proactively address issues. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and demands. Polished and professional PA, with excellent interpersonal skills ensuring seamless communication with domestic staff across various locations. Discretion and confidentiality are paramount in this role.

For cultural reasons, female applicants may only apply. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Live In Houseman - Kensington, London

Our international client is seeking a Live In Houseman to maintain property in between principal’s visits, and be on hand to offer any assistance when in situ, working alongside a daily Housekeeper.

The role requires good communication skills, able to deal with household contractors and/or arrange when necessary for break downs, repairs etc, run errands, shopping, cleaning, basic DIY like changing bulbs, ensure bins are out etc.

Attributes: High level of professionalism, with ability to anticipate needs and proactively address issues. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and demands. Good interpersonal skills ensuring seamless communication with Principal and their guests. Discretion and confidentiality are paramount in this role.

Monday to Friday - 45 hour week - with flexibility for additional hours when Principal in situ, and time off in lieu. £40 - £45,000 gross pa plus own f/f room.

Must have recent and checkable references, DBS clearance and right to work in UK. Start ASAP. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com