Domestic Staff

Formal but superb employers who know how to respect and care for their staff. Butler and Head housekeeper working as a smooth, happy team.

If you like to know where you stand re hours and days off then this five day week role, living in a superb 2 bed cottage will be for you.

The man will do the maintenance and help the gardeners. Walk the dogs plus general tidying and cleaning the cars, and the lady will greet guests and pack and unpack plus all the usual wardrobe care, ironing, bed turn down and changing, silver and antiques etc. ., You will need to know your way around the kitchen, preparing healthy, tasty food for the family to enjoy at the end of a busy day, so bring your cookbooks as they love to try new things., How good is this! With a full staff including chefs, nannies for the 4 little ones and you working with the head housekeeper, all the team will ensure this wonderful family and their four little dogs are looked after superbly.

Working on a rota system you will have most weekends off, but the odd one will be worked. The atmosphere is great and staff stay for ages. Of course, you will have to be fit and full of energy to dash around this large home but it's a great job for those of you who can look after fine fabrics, launder with excellence and efficiency and take pride in jobs well done.

You can see that this is for a true professional, happy to be a team player, loving order and happy to work on a shift system.

Maybe you have worked in a similar home with 5 star hotel training or for our royal family as that is the standard expected.

How to shine:

Manners, style and expertise.

Flexible and professional.

Want to know more?, Minimum of 3 years in a similar role

Happy to work as a team with a part time hk

Attention to detail

Cook book ready

Ideally three days at £20 an hour would work for them. There is a dog but he has his own life so not in yours! A stroke might be good for a tail wag but that's it!

How to shine:

Be reliable, be a good cleaner, be there!

Want to know more?, It's a happy job for professionals and the hours are good with a great salary., Try this one for a couple with a 4 bed house. For a start maybe Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 8 hours each day at up to £20 an hour, but days can increase if you want when they are in town as the couple are away for half the year. You're ok though as you stay on and help the visiting family from time to time. Arrange flowers for the visits, order in groceries and make sure all is fresh and sparkling along with house and you of course!!!

You will be more than a housekeeper as you must check on contractors and ensure that the house if up to standard at all times. Report maintenance issues to the principals. When in residence walk little dog.

How to shine:

Be an organiser and take responsibility.

Work alone.

Want to know more?, This young family with 2 little boys, eldest at school and little one at nursery in the mornings, are looking for their Mary Poppins! You won't be flying round the chimneys but living on your own private floor of the house in a large bedroom and bathroom so very private. Two maids come in to look after the cleaning.

You will need to be organised and confident as you are in sole charge. You must be passionate in supporting the children re learning and development.

The role includes all aspects of the children's care, nursery and school drop-off and pick-up, organising play dates, preparing healthy meals and snacks, laundry and ironing for the children.

Both children are happy and healthy and in a good routine.

Almost forgot the pug, who will require a little run around in the morning after the kids have been dropped at school.

If you're a reliable and engaging nanny looking for a permanent role in West London, this could be the perfect opportunity!

Debbie and Lynn are happy to elaborate.

How to shine:

Driver essential, car can be provided

Mandarin speaker a bonus