Nanny / Housekeeper - Liverpool (6-9 mth temp contract)

This lovely family are seeking an experienced Self Employed Nanny/Housekeeper to care for 3 children – 2 girls aged 4 & 8 yo, and 1 year old boy, in Hightown Merseyside.

The current nanny will be on Maternity leave from early March 2025, therefore looking for a 6 month committed temp contract, with the option to roll month by month for a further 3 months, should the Nanny not be ready to return.

Seeking a kind friendly reliable and energetic Nanny, who is fun to be around with excellent childcare experience with young children; a Nanny who can entertain, organise games, help with reading, creative activities etc along with organise housekeeping ie make beds, laundry, vacuum, food shopping, prep food for the girls, general errands etc.

Both girls are at school, therefore requires a driver for school drop offs, pick up, drive to and from activities etc.  Mum and Dad are both working parents, and will be involved with the children, where work and time permits.

Must be happy to sign an NDA as utmost discretion and confidentiality is required.

Requirements:

1. Good communication skills - written and oral

2. Right to work in UK / Passport

3. Recent and checkable childcare references

4. Current driving licence with experience in driving children in the UK

5. Ideally first aid qualified

6. Enhanced DBS

7. Registered Self Employed

Hours:

Approx 32 hours per week with your working week as follows, with some flexibility on this:

1. Long day - Tuesday & Wednesday (18 hours combined total)

2. Short day - Monday & Thursday (10 hours combined total)

3. Babysitting once a month on weekend which would make up the paid and remaining hours of 32 hours per week.

Salary

1. Salary approx. £20+ p/hr neg self employed / Approx 32 hours per week

2. 6 month rolling Contract & Petrol allowance if using own vehicle

3. Start March 2025 – Interviews in January.

Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Butler / House Manager - Cairo, Egypt

Our client is looking to hire a traditionally styled, British trained Butler/House Manager for their beautiful, fully staffed Home/Estate in Cairo, Egypt.

Responsibilities cover the principal & secondary homes in Egypt, so the role requires a qualified and skilled candidate who will control, maintain, and streamline the Interior Departments (F&B Service & Housekeeping) and ensure and promote the highest levels of service across all the properties.

The ideal applicant should be British trained, vocational in their outlook, service-oriented, meticulous, discreet, extremely well-presented, professional, with an advanced understanding of the rules of etiquette and protocol, who is accustomed to working in a formal environment, with proven longevity & credible work experience gained in other high profile private residences or comparable properties.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Overall Management & Upkeep of the Main Property & other private premises within Egypt based portfolio.

• Plan, Monitor, & Supervise Housekeeping & Service Staff

• F&B management including provisioning, liaising with F&B outlets, & inventory management.

• Events Management.

• Record keeping/inventories.

• Maintaining House accounts.

• Attending traditional Butler duties.

• High level co-ordination skills, well organized, & with high attention to detail.

• High leadership skills, team player, positive attitude, works well under pressure, enjoys work related tasks, outgoing, & sociable.

• Comprehensive knowledge of safety and hygiene practices and regulations.

• Resolve any problems which may arise, while maintaining good relationships and demonstrating outstanding hospitality.

• Salary circa £6k p/month

• Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Daily Housekeeper - nr. 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

Bilingual Hindi PA - London / Global

Our client, an UHNWI requires an experienced bilingual Hindi English speaking Travelling PA, to support them in all personal and professional matters, to start ASAP.

The PA will be an educated, intelligent individual with a highly professional disposition with an awareness of global and cultural matters who in turn, will become an indispensable right hand often representing the Principal on their behalf.

The ideal candidate will have previous exposure to UHNW’s and/or leaders of business, political and heads of state, or dignitaries alike, and must be bilingual Hindi & English at a fluent level.

You will be responsible for managing all the Principal's private and family affairs, including:

• Coordinate travel arrangements including flights, ground transportation, itineraries, etc
• Booking appointments, restaurants, car services, personal shopping etc
• Wardrobe management, packing, unpacking
• Act as a liaison between the Principal and various contacts, vendors and suppliers
• Support in the planning of events, dinners, meetings and activities
• Liaise with other family members and children
• Financial and budget management

Requirements:

• Due to cultural reasons, female applicants can only be considered
• Highly organised, flexible, and capable of managing an evolving schedule
• Proven PA/lifestyle management/family office experience, with minimum of 10 years in similar role
• Fully flexible to travel internationally, often at short notice, therefore would suit an individual with no family ties
• Happy to work non-traditional hours when required, according to time zones
• Excellent verbal and written Hindi and English communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often busy environment
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Proficiency in IT and Technology

Start ASAP. Salary circa £50k gross pa DOE and qualifications. Email your CV along with a covering letter outlining your suitability to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Daily Nanny - Islington, London

This lovely family in Islington, are seeking a sole charge Nanny for their 2 girls - a 6 month old & 3 year old. Mum is returning back to work in the new year, and would like to have someone start by first week of January.

You will have proven sole charge experience with babies and be knowledgeable about developmental milestones, providing a safe, stimulating and happy environment. Ideal nanny will be confident taking initiative, be energetic and positive, along with reliability and excellent time keeping skills.

All associated childcare duties are required, along with keeping children's areas neat and tidy and do the children's laundry, transport elder child to and from nursery, grocery shop and cook for the children, plan the children's daily schedule, and in any downtime, offer some light tidying up around rest of house.

You will hold a clean driving licence and with experience driving in London, hold a valid first aid qualification and current Enhanced DBS.

• Working hours: Total of 45 hours per week

• Days required: Monday to Friday 10 hour day, with half morning on Fridays

• Salary: £50,000 - £53,000 gross pa DOE and certifications

Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com