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An established industry player is seeking a live-out part-time housekeeper to maintain a lovely family home in Hertfordshire. This role involves a variety of housekeeping duties, including deep cleaning, laundry, and ensuring the property is always beautifully presented. The ideal candidate will be proactive, reliable, and possess a warm personality to fit seamlessly into the family environment. With flexible hours and a supportive family, this is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to make a positive impact in a household.

A reputable agency is seeking an experienced Live in Housekeeper/Dog Sitter for a large property in Bridport, Dorset. Responsibilities include high-standard housekeeping, managing laundry and wardrobe, simple family cooking, and daily dog care. The ideal candidate will provide support for the family while maintaining the organization of the home. Accommodation in a two-bedroom cottage is provided with bills included, accommodating pets and partners. Salary ranges from £40,000 to £45,000 depending on experience.

A private household in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Live-in Travelling Housekeeper. The role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness, managing laundry and preparing meals while traveling internationally with the family. Candidates should have previous housekeeping experience and the ability to adapt to a variety of household tasks. Accommodation is provided on-site, and the position starts as soon as the right candidate is found with a salary range between £45,000 and £55,000 GPA.

Live in Housekeeper Job in Oxfordshire A returning client is looking for a Live in Housekeeepr to look after their stunning country estate in the Cotswolds. The client has two grown up children and resides in the property on a part time basis, approximately 2 nights a week. The client has 3 dogs who are in residence at the estate full time and care of them is priority. This role will include dog-sitting when the client is not in residence. The main property has 5 bedroom along with renovated barns on the estate. A full time Farm Manager is also employed. They require a Housekeeper to clean to a high standard and who takes pride in presentation. Duties will include General household cleaning and laundry duties. Care of fabrics and delicates Wardrobe management Household administration Shopping and running errands General household maintenance duties Daily animal care such as walking, feeding etc Dog sitting Accommodation: 2.5 bedroom cottage with own garden. Ideally no pets but they might be considered. Partners will be considered. Start date: ASAP Days: Monday- Friday - Occasional weekends and of course being there at weekends when the family are away to look after the dogs and security. Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 Consultant: Ellie Kehoe Job Number: 184754

A recruitment agency is seeking a Part-Time Housekeeper to care for a busy family household in Northwich. Responsibilities include cleaning, laundry, and general upkeep of the home, with emphasis on working around children and dogs. The ideal candidate will have excellent references and undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Offering £20-£25 per hour for 15 hours weekly, with flexible scheduling options. Suitable for those looking for a long-term position in a family-oriented environment.

A leading events catering company in London seeks a Development / Tasting Sous Chef to support menu development and client tastings. The ideal candidate has proven experience, is passionate about food, and is adept at menu innovation. Responsibilities include organising client tastings and contributing to product development. Benefits include 25 days holiday, competitive salary of £40k-£50k plus bonuses, and a strong work-life balance.

A prestigious garden estate in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Gardener. This role requires a hands-on, creative individual who can manage and maintain the gardens to the highest standards. You will be involved in redesigning the main garden and maintaining other properties on the estate. The ideal candidate should have solid experience, qualifications in gardening, and PA1/PA6 spraying certificates are desirable. A competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 is offered, plus opportunities for project involvement.

Part-time (moving to full-time) Nanny, South Kensington, ASAP start A new client of Greycoat Lumleys is looking for a Nanny to care for their only child aged 2 years old. They are looking for someone to do only two days per week for the first few months, then moving to five days a week if everyone is happy. Both parents work full-time, although one of them works from home part of the week. The role is completely sole charge. The family is looking for someone highly trustworthy. The ideal Nanny will be active and energetic, playful, and outdoorsy - it is very important for the family that the child plays outside every day. An up to date first aid certificate and police check are essential for this position. Duties: Standard nursery duties Cooking for the child Doing the child's laundry Engaging the child in fun and educational activities Playing outside with the child daily Keeping the child's room tidy Salary: £20 to £22 gross per hour Days: two days per week, then five later on Hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm Driving: bonus but not essential Travel: yes Language: English essential

A childcare recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Nanny in South Kensington to care for a 2-year-old child starting ASAP. Initially, the role is for two days a week, moving to five days if both parties are satisfied. Responsibilities include engaging the child through outdoor play and educational activities, cooking, and maintaining the child's laundry. Candidates must possess a current first aid certificate and undergo a police check. Salary ranges from £20 to £22 gross per hour.

A housekeeping agency is seeking a part-time Housekeeper in Altrincham, Cheshire. This role involves 16 hours of work per week over two days, specifically on Tuesday and Thursday. The ideal candidate will perform various cleaning tasks and maintain a tidy household in a six-bedroom family home. Confidence around dogs is a must, as the household includes pets. Compensation is £20 per hour, self-employed. Enhanced DBS check and excellent references are required.

Overview Live-out Housekeeper/Cook Job in Kensington, London A returning client of Greycoat Lumleys is seeking an experienced Housekeeper to join her informal yet high-standard household in Kensington. The principal is a lady living in a 3-bedroom apartment, with a nearby art studio that requires occasional ad hoc care. She has two indoor cats, so a cat-friendly candidate is essential. Her partner visits approximately every six weeks for short stays of 4-5 days. This position is to replace the current housekeeper, who is relocating abroad at the end of March. The client is looking for a long-term, committed candidate who is proactive, discreet, and takes pride in maintaining a home to an excellent standard. The household is relaxed and informal in style, but expectations regarding cleanliness, organisation, and efficiency are high. The principal travels 4-5 times per year (up to 4-5 months in total), and she is usually away for just a few days to up to a couple of months at a time. During these periods, the working schedule is reduced to part-time hours. Holiday must be taken while the principal is away. Duties Maintain all areas of the apartment to a consistently high standard of cleanliness and organisation Ad hoc care and upkeep of the nearby art studio Handling delicate objects Laundry care and ironing Making and changing beds Packing and unpacking for travel Preparing simple, healthy meals (e.g., salads, grilled fish) daily when the client is in residence - breakfast and lunch General household organisation to ensure smooth day-to-day running Reporting issues to the PA, letting contractors in, and showing them around Feeding the cats, cleaning their cat litter trays, and taking them to the vets as needed Candidate The ideal candidate will be experienced, organised, with strong attention to detail. They should be confident in preparing simple, healthy meals, as the principal follows a strict diet; however, she also often eats out. When her partner is in residence, cooking will be required for two. When the principal entertains (very occasionally), additional external help will be arranged. House a 3-bedroom apartment and an art studio Working days and hours When the principal is in London: Monday to Friday, 8-5 (9 hours per day) + Saturday, 4 hours in the morning When the principal is travelling: Monday to Friday, 20 hours per week Start date Mid-March 2026 Salary £40,000 GPA (non-negotiable) Job reference 206234 Consultant to contact Melinda Nagy

A premier household staffing agency is looking for an experienced Live-out Housekeeper/Cook for a high-standard household in Kensington. The role involves maintaining a clean and organised apartment, preparing simple meals, and caring for two indoor cats. The position requires proactive and discreet candidates who take pride in their work. The job offers £40,000 GPA, and hours vary depending on the principal's presence. Ideal candidates should be organised and detail-oriented, with experience in similar roles.

Head Butler Job, West Sussex A quintessentially English estate, set in 12,000 acres of rolling West Sussex countryside. Purpose of the role To manage the day-to-day operations of a Lodge off the main house and develop the team to maintain high standards of service at all times, with the support of the Operations Manager and General Manager. Deliver with passion, a unique, attentive yet discrete and formal "domestic style service" in order to exceed The Lodges guests expectations. Day-to-Day Meet and greet all guests Inspect all housekeeping Manage budgets Report any maintenance issues Daily butler duties, entertaining and organising of dinner parties All food and beverage service Menu planning with the Chef Qualities you will possess Passion for what you do Positive and friendly with a "can do attitude" Attention to detail Ability to prioritise and organise Proactive Take responsibility for yourself Confident to make decisions and to stand by them Good negotiation and influencing skills Excellent communicator A sense of fun! Live in a cottage on the estate £42,000 - £52,000 GPA

Head of Household & Estate Operations Job - Bolton Greater Manchester - Summer / Autumn 2026 start - £70,000+ DOE Exclusively with Greycoat Lumleys - We are pleased to be offering candidates the opportunity to apply to an exceptional and rare opportunity in the North-West. We are looking for an experienced Head of Household and Operations to lead the full operational management of a newly established, high-spec private residence in Lancashire. The family will be relocating into the home later this year, and this role will be instrumental in the pre-opening, mobilisation, and long-term operation of the household at an uncompromising five-star standard. The Head of Household will operate as a trusted senior figure, acting as the primary interface between the family, other household staff including a Housekeeper, Chef, Driver and Gardener Handyperson, the Family Office team, and all external advisors and service providers. This is a rare, long-term position for a candidate who thrives in private service at the highest level. The successful individual will build a deep understanding of the family's preferences, routines and expectations, enabling the household to function seamlessly while allowing the family to focus on business, wellbeing, quality family life with absolute confidence. This is a live out role, so we are looking for local candidates or those within a reasonable commuting distance. Accommodation is not provided. Key elements of the role include: Management of all Household & Estate operations Relocation and Project Coordination Staff Leadership and Management Supplier Management Principal and Family Support Travel and Lifestyle Management Financial Budgeting and Planning Systems Oversight Candidates must be naturally warm, personable and service-driven with concierge-level attention to detail. Candidates must also be able to work on their own and have strong communication skills and be happy to work closely with the other members of household staff, PA and Family Office. Candidate must also be flexible to occasionally travel with the employer. This role demands someone who can lead by example, manage change with care and courtesy and take great pride in their work. It is essential that candidates have proven senior experience as a Head of Household, Estate Operations, House Manager or comparable UHNW private service experience. Senior leadership experience in luxury hospitality (5-star hotel, private members' clubs, superyachts) will also be considered Successful applicants will be short-listed and provided with a more detailed job specification. From this they will be asked to provide a covering letter of application to demonstrate their key areas of expertise in relation to specific requirements of this role. Enhanced DBS check essential, min 5 years references (verbal to be taken). Start date either May / June or September depending on the availability of the candidates and required notice periods. Basic Salary: £70,000+ DOE Additional Benefits: Discretionary performance-based bonus, Pension, Private Medical Insurance, Paid Travel Expenses, Professional development support, long-term role stability within a high-quality private environment. If you have not had a registration interview with a consultant, please apply directly to Laura Harrall and email your CV to . Please note you will not have a candidate number until you have completed our full registration process.

A prestigious recruiting agency seeks a Head of Household & Estate Operations for a high-spec private residence in Bolton. The role requires managing all household operations, leading staff, and serving as the primary interface between the family and other service providers. The ideal candidate has proven senior experience in UHNW private service and a background in luxury hospitality. This live-out position includes a salary of £70,000+ DOE and offers additional benefits such as a discretionary bonus and private medical insurance.

A recruitment agency in Fulham is seeking a Full-time Administrator/Resourcer to support consultants and ensure an exceptional candidate experience. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, the ability to prioritize workloads, and a proactive attitude. Responsibilities include candidate sourcing, administration tasks, managing schedules, and completing reference checks. Benefits include 20 days annual leave, private health insurance, and access to wellness classes.

A leading events catering company in Battersea, London, is looking for a Production Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations and oversee freelance chefs. The ideal candidate will have experience in events or catering, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of food safety standards. This role offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000 plus benefits, including 25 days holiday, team socials, and a focus on work/life balance.

Production Sous Chef Job, Battersea, South West London Our client, a leading London-based events catering company, is currently expanding their kitchen team due to continued growth. They deliver a wide range of events including corporate functions, private celebrations, multi-day productions, sporting events, and large-scale shows across London. They are seeking an experienced and highly organised Production Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and work alongside the Executive Chef to ensure the highest standards of food quality, organisation, and operational efficiency. Job Title: Production Sous Chef Location: Battersea, London Reporting to: Head Chef / Executive Chef Key Details: Predominantly Monday-Friday role, with occasional weekend work Based primarily at the central production kitchen Responsible for managing seasonal freelance chefs and food handlers • Ensuring event production is organised, packed, and dispatched on time Responsibilities: Kitchen Production & Operations Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the production kitchen Oversee food preparation and production for a wide portfolio of events Ensure all food is produced to specification and packed correctly for events Maintain efficient kitchen organisation and preparation schedules Ensure all events are dispatched accurately and on time from the production kitchen Team Leadership Manage and coordinate a seasonal team of freelance chefs and food handlers Provide clear direction, organisation, and leadership during production periods Maintain a positive, efficient, and well-structured working environment Support the training and development of team members where required Event Support Support the delivery of events at partner venues across London when required Ensure food quality and presentation standards are maintained on-site Work closely with event teams to ensure smooth service delivery Food Safety & Compliance Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene, food safety, and health & safety are consistently maintained Ensure kitchen operations comply with all relevant regulations and procedures Maintain clean, safe, and organised working areas at all times Requirements: Proven experience as a Sous Chef within events, catering, or large-scale hospitality environments Strong organisational and time-management skills Experience managing or coordinating large freelance or seasonal kitchen teams Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance standards Confident communicator with a collaborative leadership style Benefits: Salary £40,000 - £50,000 + bonus 25 days holiday + 7 bank holidays per year Overtime paid back in lieu Regular team socials Strong work/life balance Day off on your birthday