Household Staff Jobs in London & UK – 18th May 2023

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Updated: 18th May 2023

We are looking to hire a driving, live-in housekeeper to work on a Shooting lodge in rural Scotland

Working on a stunning shooting estate all staff applying must be comfortable with taxidermy, confident drivers and be looking to work in a rural location

Hours of Work:

Principals not in residence
08:00 to 16:00 with 5 days on and 2 days off out of 7. 1 Hour break. Generally, Mon – Fri.

Principals in residence
Whatever hours are required to fulfil the criteria of the position. It is understood that weekends will be worked when Principals are in residence.

 Candidate requirements:

Essential:

• Experience as a housekeeper or within a similar cleaning environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative and flexibility.
• Compassionate and caring nature, with the desire to provide comfort to our live-in guests.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products and methods, including cleaning of sensitive materials

• Driving license

General Responsibilities (During Family Visits):

• Reporting to House Manager as line manager
• Line manager to live-in cleaner
• Main point of contact for the cleaning of the Lodge
• Laundering as follow:
  • Family and guest laundry
  • Bed and table linen
  • To take clothes/linen to the dry cleaners as instructed
  • Bed linen should be changed at least every four days or more frequently when necessary, and on changeover of guests
• Turn down procedure when family/guests in residence:
  • Curtains closed, lights on and beds turned down
• Cleaning, vacuuming, and laying of fires within the lodge
• Laundry, Boot Room, Gun Room, Drying Room (and associated areas) to be always kept clean and tidy.
• Care of outdoor clothing in the Boot Room
• Driving for shopping and other Estate duties as required
• Organising and managing private Lodge functions and shoot lunches in association with Estate Management and relevant staff.
• Possible meal service for the Family

General Responsibilities (between visits):

• Reporting to House Manager as line manager
• Line manager to live-in cleaner
• Main point of contact for the cleaning of the Lodge
• Create and maintain a programme of thorough, regular, ‘Spring Cleaning’ throughout the Lodge and associated buildings.
• Polishing and buffing of the wooden floors with the help of other Lodge staff
• The cleaning of the inside of the windows including their thresholds
• All taps should be turned on and run and toilets flushed at least once a week.
• Reporting and responsible to the House Manager/Factor on all administrative matters
• Ensure the cleaning products and toiletry store-rooms are sufficiently stocked.
• Close communication with Housekeeper and House Manager
• Monitor the house perimeter and ensure that paintwork and window ledges are kept clean and cobweb free and that pathways are swept and tidy at all times
• Security: Report any incident details to the House Manager
• Flower arranging and care of houseplants.
• Additional lodges – should be always kept clean and tidy as use for overflow / additional accommodation.
• Assist with ensuring the Lunch huts are clean and tidy, fires are working and fire wood available prior to the shoot season in August.

PACKAGE

• Up to £28k salary dependant on experience
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Statutory pension
• Self-contained accommodation provided – minimum two bed house with all utilities included. Any Family/Pets welcome

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We are looking to recruit a top level, experienced Governess/Senior Nanny to work for an established, VIP, international Family living in Mayfair.

Overseeing the social/mental welfare of 3 children; 10, 11 and 13 years old you will be responsible for organising every aspect of their daily lives.

Working Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm and travelling during school holidays, this role would suit a well presented, caring Governess, ideally with English as a first language to assist with homework.

Duties:

• Daily sports activities/school calendar/travel
• Liaising with tutors/teachers
• Assisting with all homework/personal shopping/packing
• Arranging playdates/parties/events
• Co-ordinating with chauffeurs/staff/parents
• Responsible for all social/educational and pastoral  care

This is an amazing job, working fantastic hours in a super job.

Initial maternity contract offered but likely permanent job after.

All Governess/Senior Nannies applying must have a minimum of 3 years experience, having done a similar job before.

Super, long-term job for committed Governess/Nanny. This job might also suit a PA/Nanny looking to focus on a Nanny role.

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Seeking experienced, professional Nanny happy to care for Twins 3, working 5/24 hr shifts a week for £300 net per day, plus £20 food allowance. This is not a Governess or Tutor role but a straight-forward Nanny position for someone who adores working with children.

All Nannies applying must have fun, out-going personalities, excellent written references and be happy working a 6 day week, every other week for busy principals

This job would ideally suit a Nanny with English as a first language, able to travel easily so all Nannies applying need to hold a EU or British passport.

Separate Bed/Bath accommodation provided with job on the same floor as children.

Seeking:

• A Nanny with excellent written references
• A minimum of 3 years Nanny experience
• Previous experience working for a VIP Family
• Up-beat personality
• Looking to commit long-term to a job
• Happy working within a small team of staff
• Excellent spoken English

This is a great job, paying a high salary for an energetic Nanny able to fully commit to this schedule.  It might also suit as ex-maternity nurse who wants a permanent job working for one employer long-term, rather than constantly doing contract work.  This role might also suit an Nanny who has worked on yachts before, used to working a long schedule.

All nannies applying must have worked with children aged 3 years old before and be confident with a sole charge position.

Super Job for right Nanny

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