Daily or Live In Housekeeper - Henley on Thames, Sth Oxfordshire

Seeking a daily or live in professional, well-trained housekeeper, to work and care for this weekend home.

The principals, and their 2 children (who are young adults), use the property at weekends, normally arriving Friday late afternoon/early evening, then leaving on Sunday after lunch, or occasionally first-thing on Monday morning. Therefore, its essential that applicants understand this role requires someone happy to work Saturday, taking days-off Sunday and Monday.

Applicants must be dog lovers as there are 2 dogs in permanent residence, a Labrador and an elderly  spaniel who need to be fed and walked along with receiving TLC. (There is a full-time gardener employed, who can feed and look after the dogs on the housekeeper’s days off).

The housekeeper will not only need to look after laundry and keep the house clean and tidy, which includes 7-bedrooms and various reception rooms, but they must also have an advanced eye for detail and that natural ability to present every room beautifully, in a homely and inviting way, with cut flowers and houseplants, and when/where necessary, scented candles, candles and fireplaces lit.

This happy family, love their home and weekend-life. Therefore, it is especially important that the housekeeper can fit in quickly and easily, is well-presented, and exhibits a cheerful and friendly disposition, combined with a can-do/will do attitude.

For more details, Email interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

P/T Housekeeper - Vauxhall, London

We are seeking a highly professional and skilled Housekeeper for a luxury apartment, containing fine finishings and furniture, on a permanent part time basis.

You will be confident yet highly discreet, and extremely self-motivated. The role would suit someone fairly local to Victoria, Pimlico or Vauxhall, who has a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and a calm, pleasant disposition.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Trustworthy, reliable, and able to work independently

• Organised and proactive, with a sense of pride in their work

• Comfortable working in a private home with minimal supervision – the Principal is frequently away for 4–5 months of the year

• A team player who can support the House Manager as needed

Role Overview:

• Days/Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 2:00pm – 7:00pm

• Household: 1 Principal in residence (3-bedroom apartment; other bedrooms rarely used)

Key Responsibilities:

• Housekeeping and cleaning of a high-spec apartment to a high standard

• Laundry and ironing (bed linen sent out to a laundry service – oversight required)

• Light food preparation (breakfast bowls, salads, vegetables, and plating of main courses – no cooking required)

• Occasional grocery and household shopping

• Managing a small petty cash float

• Keyholder responsibilities (no alarm duties)

• Chaperoning tradespeople/engineers when required, in liaison with the Riverwalk concierge and maintenance team

• Providing support and occasional cover for the House Manager during holidays

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a respectful, well-run household with a kind and appreciative Principal. Must have recent and checkable references, longevity in previoius roles, right to work in UK and current DBS (or happy to apply).

Please email your covering letter and CV cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Daily Housekeeper - Chiswick, London

Seeking a Daily Housekeeper to work in this family home of 5, including 3 children.

• Duties include a high standard of housekeeping, laundry & wardrobe duties, shopping, restocking, dealing with tradespeople etc., with occasional babysitting.

• Would suit an active and highly organised Housekeeper - 4 floors, so lots of stairs - 6 bedrooms, 5 bathroom.

• Monday to Friday, 5 days a week, 9am to 5pm. Occasional weekend with notice in advance to assist with any special family dinners or parties, with time off in lieu.

• Must have right to work, current DBS, and recent checkable private housekeeping references in similar role.

• Would suit a Housekeeper who lives in commutable distance to the property - closest station Chiswick Overland Train Station.

• Role to start in Sept 2025 - Interviews now. Salary upto £53,000 gross pa DOE.

Email interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Daily Housekeeper - Fulham, London

We are seeking a daily Housekeeper for our lovely clients based in Fulham, to maintain their contemporary 3 storey family home.

Along with housekeeping, you will be required to offer simple cooking and able to follow recipes, so confidence in kitchen is a real plus and enjoy cooking.

You will also be required to do all laundry and provide wardrobe management, organising cupboards, running household errands such as dry cleaning, shopping etc. and ensuring all inventory is fully stocked up in house. You will also liaise with suppliers and contractors, and deal with visitors at the door etc.

Ideal Candidate will possess excellent housekeeping references from similar household, with proven longevity, excellent time management and ability to work autonomously with a high attention to detail, be discreet and confidential, with good spoken english.

You will have right to work in UK, and possess a full, clean UK driving licence and comfortable driving in London. This is non negotiable as car needed for errands.

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm / Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 gross per annum (depending on experience) / Immediate start. Email interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Domestic Couple - Turin, Italy

Seeking experienced, fit and active Domestic Couple for a lovely family, based in the beautiful location of Turin, at the foot of the alps in Northern Italy.

You will work alongside an existing household team, providing services to a family of 5 (including children), and also be happy to travel with family to other properties, therefore UK or EU passport/s necessary.

Italian language is not required, and the client will look at a work visa for the right couple, with no ties ie childrens or pets.

Shared responsibilities as follows:

• Housekeeper/Cook: All housekeeping of a 3-storey modern property, maintaining to high standards, along with family style cooking.

• Handyman/Gardener: Maintenance, gardening, light chauffeuring duties (school routine), and assisting inside the house when needed.

• Package : 5-1/2 days pwk, 8 hrs p/day with reasonable flexibility. Combined salary upto 140,000 euros gross pa DOE, with additional hours paid, and separate accommodation provided.

Must have Police clearance and recent and checkable references, working together previously as a Domestic Couple and/or Yacht Couple.

This is a really lovely job for a couple who are willing to work hard and enjoy traveling, in return for great employers, a lovely home and seeking longevity in their job.

Start approx September 2025. Email interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com