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Listed below are a small selection of our current vacancies we have on our books. Please accept our assurances that all of our vacancies are genuine.

If you are interested in applying for any of the positions below, please click on the enquiry link or telephone us on 020 7581 6200.

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Housekeepers and Daily Cleaners
Live in or out housekeeper Esher, Surrey ASAP
£350-400npw
Live-in/Live-out housekeeper Esher. Monday to Friday, 9-5, large staffed family home. Hands on housekeeping, shopping, possible school runs and dog walking. Driver essential. If live-in self contained accommodation and salary of £350npw, if live out £400npw. (Quote REF 0218)
Live in housekeeper/nanny Cobham, Surrey ASAP
£350npw
Live-in housekeeper/nanny for friendly informal family home in Cobham. 2 children and baby due end of August. Hands-on housekeeping, family cooking and help with children, mother is at home. They have 2 cats so must be pet friendly. Accommodation en suite, 5.5 day week. (Quote REF 0215)
Live in housekeeper Wiltshire ASAP
£350npw
Live-in housekeeper for restored historical residence in Wiltshire. Monday to Friday although there needs to be some flexibility regarding weekends. Hands-on cleaning, occasional family cooking. Computer literate and pet friendly, as there are 2 dogs whom need walking. Driver, automatic car provided for work related duties. Separate accommodation. (Quote REF 0213)
Live in housekeeper West Sussex ASAP
£12800pa
Live-in housekeeper West Sussex. 4 hours per day Monday – Friday, Hands on ironing, washing cleaning, need to be animal friendly. (Quote REF 0206)
Live out housekeeper/ladies maid Zurich ASAP
Neg
Live out housekeeper/lady’s maid in Zurich. Formal staffed residence, hands-on, supervise cleaner, laundry, care of antiques. Care of haute couture clothing, packing and unpacking for travel. 42 hours per week, 2 days off, weekend working on rota system. French of German speaker. (Quote REF 0204)
Temp Housekeeper London, SW1 15th April 2008
Neg
Temporary housekeeper needed 15th April to 31st May, 7-8 hours per day Monday to Friday. (Quote REF 0198)
Live in housekeeper/nanny Gloucestershire ASAP
Neg
Live in housekeeper/nanny Glos. 1 child 13yrs school run, manual car supplied. General housekeeping, shopping and family cooking. Pet friendly a the family has two dogs. 5.5 day week, accommodation on top floor, bedroom bathroom and sitting area. (Quote REF 0197)
Live out housekeeper London, SW8 ASAP
£400npw
Live out housekeeper required for single gentleman in SW8. Contemporary apartment, hands-on cleaning, laundry and shopping. 5 day week, but some flexibility regarding occasional weekends, he has 2 friendly dogs that need to be cared for and walked. Cooking skills a bonus. (Quote REF 0196)
Live in housekeeper Essex ASAP
Neg
Live-in housekeepers required for Manor house in Essex. Hands-on cleaning, laundry, ironing and occasional family cooking. 4 bedrooms in regular use, other staff employed. Travel to France with principals. Shared accommodation. (Quote REF 0200)
Live in housekeeper Somerset ASAP
£400npw
Full time live-in housekeeper/manager for large house. Responsible for running of the house, hands-on housekeeping and laundry. Must like cats, as you will be looking after them whilst the principals are away. Diary management skills are useful. Separate accommodation. (Quote REF 0199)
Live in housekeeper Knightsbridge, London ASAP
Neg
Live in housekeeper, fully staffed residence in Knightsbridge. Hands-on, ironing, laundry. Preferably able to cook. Will need to have CRB check or be willing to apply for CRB. 5 or 6 days per week, flexibility is important for this role. (Quote REF 0194)
Part time housekeeper Wolverhampton ASAP
Top
Part time live out housekeeper, Wolverhampton for widowed gentleman. 5 day week, 3-4 hours per day. Ensure smooth running of 8 bedroom farmhouse. Hands-on cleaning, laundry and shopping. Must be pet friendly. (Quote REF 0190)
Temp/Permanent Live Out Housekeeper Oxshott, Surrey April
£450npw
Temp to perm live-out housekeeper/nanny for high profile family in Oxshott. Start April, 5 day week with possibility of extra hours, working hours negotiable. Twins aged 2, hands-on housekeeping, laundry and ironing, family cooking. (Quote REF 0183)
Live in housekeeper/nanny Ireland/France ASAP
Neg
Live-in housekeeper/nanny Ireland/France for family with two young children.. 6 day week, must be a driver. Laundry, ironing, cleaning and occasional family cooking, pet friendly. Accommodation studio apartment. (Quote REF 0177)
Live in housekeeper/nanny Berkshire ASAP
£350npw
Housekeeper/nanny live in for family in Berkshire. 2 children, 3 and 5 years old. Driver preferred but not essential. Hands on housekeeping, laundry, ironing, cleaning family cooking. Accommodation en suite food and bills included. (Quote REF 0173)
Live in housekeeper London, N6 ASAP
Neg
Live in housekeeper London N2, 6 days per week for informal family home. Hands on housekeeping, babysitting. Travel with family in summer Accommodation en-suite. (Quote REF 0167)
Live in housekeeper London, N2 ASAP
£400npw
Full time highly organised live-in housekeeper for informal family home London N2. Mon-Fri (poss 5.5 days) 3 children, 13years twins & 6 yrs old. Sole charge, driver a bonus. Duties include shopping, running errands, laundry, care of wardrobe. Accommodation en suite. (Quote REF 0163)
Housekeeper/Carer/Companion Jersey End of March
£25K
Housekeeper/Carer/Companion for lady. 3 bed home with sep suite. 5.5 day week but must be flexible and not mind when the time is taken off. Must be dog lover. Duties are cleaning and generally running house. Shopping etc. Use of car on and off duty. Start end of March. (Quote REF 0160)
Live in or out housekeeper Chobham, Surrey ASAP
£400npw if live out
Live in or Live out housekeeper Cobham for family home. 5.5 days + one night babysitting 8.00 - 6.00pm some sole charge during week of 1 year old. Driver due to location, food shopping, laundry ironing, hands-on cleaning, family cooking 3/4 times per week errands. Occasional dog walking. (Quote REF 0158)
Live in housekeeper London, SW1 ASAP
£350+
Live in housekeeper for informal family home. Laundry, ironing cleaning. 2 children, occasional sole charge and babysitting. Dog friendly. Travel with family. Studio accommodation. (Quote REF 0161)
Live out housekeeper Hertfordshire ASAP
£400npw
Live out housekeeper Monday – Friday in Hertfordshire. Laundry ironing, shopping, family cooking preferable. Look after house and dog when family are away. Due to location must be driver. (Quote REF 0152)
Live out housekeeper/nanny London, SW10 ASAP
£400npw
Live out housekeeper/nanny able to drive for informal house London SW10. Housekeeping duties, shopping and cooking for children, cleaner already employed. 3 children 8, 6 and 4, collect from school and take to after school activities. Monday – Friday, 11.30 – 7.30 term time, holidays 9.00 - 7.00. (Quote REF 0150)
Temp & Full Time Housekeeper/nanny London, SW19 April
See Description
Temporary housekeeper/nanny (live in or out) London SW19, for informal family home. 2 children, 10 & 12, school run, car provided. Family cooking, shopping, care of wardrobe and dog walking. Cleaners already employed. Full time (hours to be confirmed), live in or live out. Start 1st April Salary for 2 months. £350npw (l/i) - £400npw (l/o). (Quote REF 0145)
Live out housekeeper/nanny Chalfont St Giles ASAP
£400npw
Live out housekeeper/nanny for informal relaxed family home. 2 children aged 5 and 6, driver preferred (possible school runs). Cleaner already employed, duties are laundry and organising the efficient running of the house. 8 hours per day. (Quote REF 0132)
Live in housekeeper/nanny Exeter ASAP
Neg
Nanny/housekeeper for large informal family home in Exeter. 3 children, (6, 5 & 3) help with school runs and child related activities. Basic family cooking. They also have 4 dogs which will need walking. Travel with family. Accommodation within house. (Quote REF 0129)
Live out housekeeper London, NW5 ASAP
£400npw
Live out housekeeper/nanny for 5 bedroom informal family home. Mother is at home but would also like help with children, (2 yrs and 3months) taking to activities. Travel with family 2 or 3 times per year. Monday-Friday. (Quote REF 0066)

Butlers and Chauffeurs
Chauffeur London, SW1 ASAP
£33K
Second chauffeur for a very busy family. Four children who are at boarding school. Principles are travelling a lot, so when they are around it would involve some weekend work with down time during the week. This would suit a flexible, team player who has experience of driving high end cars. They would like you to be self employed. (Quote REF 0005)
Live Out Chauffeur London, N6 ASAP
£400npw
Live out chauffeur for a family. Five days a week, Mon-Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm, three cars to maintain. This would suit a flexible, courteous person with good English. (Quote REF 0041)
House Manager Moscow ASAP
Neg
House Manager needed to organise a large house with 15 staff 20km outside of Moscow. Family of 4 with two children of 6 and 4yrs. No travelling with position but you must be able to drive and not mind dogs. Six day weeks, salary (they usually pay well) and hols negotiable. Corporate mobile provided. Start ASAP. Some knowledge of Russian would be a bonus but not essential. (Quote REF 0069)
House Manager Worldwide ASAP
Top
Travelling House Manager required for client with homes worldwide. Generally informal, but high-profile VIP visitors and events to organise, often at short notice, therefore candidates must have the ability to work at all levels. Must be hands-on, pro-active and possess a strong desire to embrace a challenge. Supervise and manage multi-national households, so languages would be advantageous. (Quote REF 0064)

Couples
Live in Couple Gloucestershire ASAP
£630npw
Couple required for family home in Gloucestershire. Duties to include hands-on cleaning, laundry and general housekeeping. Cooking not required but would be a bonus. General garden/house maintenance, care of lawns, vegetable garden, pruning, and care of swimming pool. One must be driver. Five day week, Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 6.00pm with one hour break for lunch. Use of car on and off duty. 2 bed accommodation. (Quote REF 0212)
Live in Couple Surrey ASAP
£50K pa
Couple for country residence in Surrey. Duties to include housekeeping, occasional cooking, laundry, shopping, house maintenance and driving. Knowledge of London essential. 5 day week, Tuesday and Wednesday off. Preferably both drivers. 2 bed accommodation. Bills included excluding telephone and food. Use of car on and off duty. To start ASAP. (Quote REF 0191)
Live in Couple Majorca, Spain ASAP
Neg
Couple required for house management position. Seasonal home so will be full on in the Summer months and caretaking for the remaining months. Other staff kept. (cleaners, laundry, gardeners and chef. Must be experienced and like working under pressure. One must be driver and speak Spanish. Use of car on and off duty. Separate one bedroom accommodation. Start ASAP. (Quote REF 0193)

Nannies
Nanny Virginia Water, Surrey May 2008
£500 - £600npw
 
Nanny for G1 month old. Start 01 May. 5 day week. 10 am – 6.30 pm or according to child’s routine. Baby Sitting. Drivers License. Travel to France. (Quote REF 0223)
Nanny London, SW6 ASAP
£600npw
 
Nanny for 3 year old twins B & G. 5 days per week. 24 hours. Driver. Nanny duties only. Travelling to Italy. (Quote REF 0219)
Nanny London, SW7 ASAP
£350+ Negotiable
 
Nanny for two children. G2,B1. 5days per week. 7.30am – 7.30 pm. Experienced. Excellent Accommodation- separate entrance, bedroom, bathroom, own telephone line. Travelling to South Africa. (Quote REF 0220)
Nanny London, NW3 ASAP
£300npw
 
Nanny for G 3.5 and G 3 weeks. 8 am – 8 pm. 5 day week. 2 nights baby sitting/week. Must have drivers licence. Must be flexible as there may be other duties involved. Some travel could be involved. (Quote REF 0216)
Nanny Saudi Arabia ASAP
Neg
 
Nanny/Governess required for 5 children 2yrs, 7yrs, 10yrs, 14yrs & 15yrs. Start ASAP. L/I, 4 weeks annual leave. Self contained accommodation. Travel involved, Medical expenses paid overseas. Interviews 8th April & 10th April. (Quote REF 0208)
Nanny Saudi Arabia ASAP
Neg
 
Nanny/Governess required for 4 children 4yrs, 9yrs, 13yrs and 14yrs. Start ASAP. L/I, 4 weeks annual leave. Self contained accommodation. Travel involved, Medical expenses paid overseas. Interviews 8th April & 10th April. (Quote REF 0209)
Nanny Saudi Arabia Neg
Neg
 
Nanny/Governess required for 4 children 3yrs, 9yrs, 12yrs and 14yrs. Start ASAP. L/I, 4 weeks annual leave. Self contained accommodation. Travel involved, Medical expenses paid overseas. Interviews 8th April & 10th April. (Quote REF 0210)
Nanny Moscow ASAP
Excellent
 
Exciting governess position for 3.5 year old child. The position is for a Russian family based in Moscow but with houses in Italy, Austria and London, so plenty of travel involved. 6 day week and between 7 - 8 hours per day. Excellent spoken English. Must have relevant educational/pedagogical training. To start ASAP. (Quote REF 0172)
Nanny London, SW11 ASAP
£450npw
 
Nanny required for children aged B2.5 G9 months. Other nanny and cleaner already employed. Rotation. 4 day week. 7 am – 7 pm. Driver not essential. Nanny duties only. Separate accommodation to share with existing nanny. Start ASAP. (Quote REF 0170)
Nanny France ASAP
£330
 
Nanny required for a live in position in France. 3 children, B9, B7 and B2. 5 day week. Drivers licence essential for school runs Separate accommodation. Travel - UK and abroad. (Quote REF 0168)
Nanny London, W11 ASAP
£400-500npw
 
Live in or Out, qualified Nanny NNEB or equivalent required for 3 children B6, B3 & B5 months. 5 days a week 3 pm – 8 pm with Sunday and Monday off. Driver not essential. Occasional baby sitting required. Required to travel. Detached cottage in garden. (Quote REF 0169)
Nanny Lancashire July
Neg
 
Lovely job for the right person with a separate cottage provided. The baby will about 4 weeks old when the Nanny starts. It is Mum’s first baby so someone with lots of experience is a must. Sole charge, (Mum may work at home), a driver and you must be animal friendly as they have two dogs. Monday – Friday 9.30-4.30 ish. Some one with good organisational skills, a good sense of humour and a ‘hands on’ approach to work. (Quote REF 0149)
Nanny London, N6 ASAP
Neg
 
A nanny is required for 2 children of B4yrs and G3yrs. This would suit an organised, flexible, fun and energetic. Own room and bathroom at the top of the house. Lots of travel to Greece and Switzerland in the school hols. You must be able to cook, drive and be happy to do the odd errand. A mixture of sole and shared charge, Mum is hands on. 6 days a week, 7.00-7.00pm. (Quote REF 0128)
Nanny Geneva ASAP
Neg
 
A Nanny is required for two children in Geneva aged 4 years and 14 months. Working 5 days one week and 6 days the next. You have a separate studio flat. The family travel a quite a lot. Other staff kept in an informal home. (Quote REF 0062)
Nanny London, W11 ASAP
£300
 
A weekend nanny needed for two children aged 2.5 yrs and 7 months. Friday 7.00pm – Sunday 7.00pm every weekend. English must be your first language, someone who can carry on the established routine. Start Jan 08. (Quote REF 0052)
Nanny Worldwide ASAP
Neg
 
Fabulous job for two nannies for high profile but informal gentleman with two children aged 3 and 4 years. Homes all over the world so LOTS of travel in Europe and the States. The two successful candidates will work together as a team. Other staff kept, there are dogs outside but not in the house. English must be your mother tongue. Own area with in the various homes for your personal use. This position will develop as it goes along. Hours and days worked out with the other Nanny. (Quote REF 0063)
Nanny Saudi Arabia ASAP
£600npw
 
Nanny required for a child of 18 months and a baby that is due in the summer. Person must be experienced and qualified. Travelling to Europe and USA. 6 days a week. Own room provided with en suite bathroom. Formal household. (Quote REF 0065)

Other Vacancies
Estate Manager UK (Multiple Properties)
ASAP
£30000pa
Estate Manager with excellent organisational skills required for 3 properties in UK. Full responsibility for all budgeting, expenses and general maintenance and running of 3 properties. Must be able to be hands on with occasional maintenance duties. Occasional driving duties. Possible travel involved. Self contained 2 bed room cottage. Package includes life assurance. (Quote REF 0205)
Live in cook County Wick
ASAP
30000 Euros
Live-in cook for large estate in County Wick, preparing meals for principals and visiting guests. When family are away assist existing housekeepers with duties. Separate accommodation. (Quote REF 0214)
Live in Tutor Morroco
ASAP
£700npw
Mature responsible Male required for B13. Qualified. English first language. 5 day week. CRB check. Self contained accommodation. (Quote REF 0207)
Live in Cook London, SW10
ASAP
Neg
Live-in cook for newly renovated semi-formal family home. Focus on healthy cooking, family enjoy Thai cuisine and pan-pacific. Full time live-out housekeeper also employed. Own room and en suite in cottage. Possible travel. (Quote REF 0192)
Live in Houseman/Chauffeur Monaco/France
September
Neg
Houseman/housekeeper for couple with additional homes in France and UK. Three months would be spent in Bordeaux. Duties to include cleaning, shopping, laundry/ironing light cooking and occasional driving, although driving is not essential. 6 Days a week and two months off in the Summer. Air ticket provided once a year. To start beginning September. (Quote REF 0155)
Live in Chef Cornwall
ASAP
£20K
A nice position for someone with hotel experience who wants to get into the private sector. A chef for a working estate, so there is a lot going on. Mainly cooking for the five family members on a daily basis Monday-Friday, with the occasional weekend. Preparing the lunch and dinner, planning menus, cooking for 8-10 when they entertain and 18 during the shooting season. Cottage provided with the council tax paid. You will need to be a driver. Current chef has been there for 3.5 years. Start asap. (Quote REF 0035)

 


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