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Part time Housekeeper/Nanny Job

Part time Housekeeper/Nanny Job in Bow, East London A new client of Greycoat Lumleys, a family of four, is seeking a part-time Housekeeper/Nanny to join their household on a permanent basis. The family consists of a mother, a father, and two children, aged 7 months and 4.5 years. They also have a dog that spends most of its time at the grandparents’ place. Duties to include: Clean to high standards Handle laundry and ironing with attention to detail School and nursery pick-up (accessible by walking or bus; a 4x4 car is also available for drivers) Take children to after-school activities Prepare dinner for the children Assist with bedtime routines Occasionally walk the dog The perfect candidate for this position would be reliable, friendly, and personable, with a solid understanding of housekeeping and experience caring for young children. Additionally, having a valid driver's license would be a great advantage. Closest tube station: Mile End House: Three-bedroom terraced house with two floors. The family plans to upsize to a four-bedroom home in the near future, but they will remain in the area. Days: 3 days a week: Tuesday & Thursday (these are a must), plus Monday or Wednesday. Hours: 12 pm - 7 pm & every other week, Thursday's shift will be from 3 pm to 10 pm Salary: £19 - £23 GPH, SE or PAYE Start: As soon as the right person is found Vacancy Number: 178408 Consultant to contact: Melinda Nagy If you would like to apply for this job and are not already registered, please email your CV to: Lucyna@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

  • East London
  • Permanent
  • £19 - £23 GPH

Live Out Part Time Butler / Housekeeper Job

Part-Time Butler / Housekeeper (3 Days per Week) in Cambridge Our client is seeking a discreet, proactive, and highly professional Part-Time Butler / Housekeeper to care for their private residence in Cambridge. This role requires three days per week, with flexibility for occasional duties at other properties and limited travel. The ideal candidate will have experience working in private households or luxury hospitality and will take pride in delivering the highest standards of service and presentation. We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and approachable individual with a service-oriented attitude who is trustworthy, discreet, and dependable. This person should be flexible and willing to assist in all areas of household operations, proactive with sound judgment and initiative, and take pride in their work with a meticulous eye for detail. Additionally, we are seeking a reliable team player who can work both independently and collaboratively. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in a similar role within a private residence, hotel, or hospitality environment, along with excellent housekeeping skills and attention to detail, particularly in laundry and wardrobe management. Basic computer literacy is required for household administration, along with strong communication skills in English. Applicants must have a valid passport and the right to work in the UK and should reside in or near Cambridge, with flexibility for travel. A pet-friendly attitude is also essential for this role. Responsibilities Ensure the home is maintained to immaculate standards at all times, including daily cleaning, deep cleaning, and turndown service. Care for fine furnishings, antiques, artwork, silverware, and delicate fabrics (training can be provided where required). Manage household laundry, including pressing, wardrobe organisation, and packing/unpacking for travel. Assist in the smooth running of the household when the Principals are in residence, working closely with other staff members. Oversee household accounts and keep accurate expenditure records for the House Manager. Order provisions for the household, ensuring preferences and quality are consistently met. Liaise with and oversee contractors, tradespeople, and external suppliers. Support with dinners and events, including table setup, service, and clear down. Run errands, shop locally and online, and carry out ad-hoc requests. Provide basic technical support with household audio/visual and IT equipment. Prepare the property ahead of the Principals’ arrival and close down the residence after their departure. Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the household’s smooth running.  This role would particularly suit a semi-retired professional or a freelance Butler/Housekeeper seeking a part-time position within a well-run private household. Start Date: When the right person is found Days: 3 days a week. Some flexibility required  Hours: 24 hours a week Salary: £35,000 Job ID: 178375 Contact: Shannon@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

  • Cambridge
  • Permanent
  • £35,000 GPA

Housekeeper Job

Housekeeper Job, Perthshire Greycoat Lumleys’ clients are seeking an experienced and reliable Housekeeper to assist with the smooth running of their family home in beautiful rural Perthshire. The household consists of a busy family with two young children (ages 1 and 3 years) who require an organised, proactive Housekeeper to maintain their substantial family home to a high standard. The property features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 WCs, 2 offices, and multiple reception rooms including playroom and music room, requiring meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Located in the countryside, the position requires reliable personal transport. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated housekeeping professional to work with a welcoming family in the stunning Scottish countryside setting. Primary Responsibilities Housekeeping Duties • General cleaning throughout the house to a consistently high standard • Laundry and ironing for the entire family including delicate items • Tidying and organizing all areas of the home • Bedroom management including changing bed linens and maintaining guest rooms • Bathroom maintenance ensuring all facilities are spotless • Kitchen cleaning and organization Household Management • Adult laundry and ironing (nanny handles children’s clothing) • Wardrobe organisation and seasonal clothing rotation for parents • Pantry management - monitoring and restocking food supplies and household essentials • Cleaning supplies inventory - ensuring adequate stock of all housekeeping materials • Contractor liaison - coordinating with gardeners, maintenance staff, and service providers • Meal preparation - planning and preparing family meals, batch cooking, and meal planning support • Holiday visitor assistance - preparing guest rooms when family visits during holidays • Household errands as required • General household organization and decluttering Essential Requirements Experience & Skills • Professional housekeeping experience • Experience working in family homes, preferably with young children present • Good cooking skills for family meal preparation and meal planning • Excellent organizational and time management skills • Strong communication skills for liaising with contractors and suppliers • Attention to detail and high cleaning standards • Ability to work independently and use own initiative • Experience managing household inventory and supplies • Flexibility to adapt to changing household needs Personal Qualities • Reliable and trustworthy with excellent references • Discreet and professional approach to family life • Positive, proactive attitude • Child-friendly and comfortable working around young children • Non-smoker Practical Requirements • Full clean UK driving licence preferred • Own reliable transport or ability to reach Perthshire location • Strong physical fitness for housekeeping duties • Excellent English language skills   Accommodation is not provided Location: Perthshire, Scotland close to Perth Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (9am-5pm) Hourly rate:  £15 to £17 GPH Start Date: Late October 2025 Job: 178309 lesley@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

  • Perth
  • Permanent
  • £15 to £17 GPH

Housekeeper Job

Housekeeper Job Prestbury Cheshire – Self contained apartment accommodation – December / January start - £40,000+ depending on the candidate Our client is looking for an experienced Housekeeper to look after a large property in Prestbury Cheshire.   The family will be moving into the property in December / January and are keen to have a Housekeeper in place by December.  The Housekeeper will then be able to help them with moving in and organising the house and implement good Housekeeping systems. The Housekeeper needs to have a keen eye for detail, be able to manage their own time and be proactive identifying what needs to be done on any day, week or month.   The property will be finished to a high standard and will be home to 2 adults with no pets and visiting children.  The couple are busy businesspeople who travel frequently so the Housekeeper must be able to run the home in their absence, have it ready for their return and generally support them in their busy lives. Duties will include: Initially to help them with the house move and implementing Housekeeping systems Hands on cleaning of the house – only a small part of the house is used on a daily basis All dusting, hoovering, mopping, polishing etc Household and personal laundry Shopping for household and personal items Food shopping Running errands Wardrobe management Packing and unpacking suitcases Liaising with trades and contractors Assisting with organising dinner parties Ideally to also help with basic cooking – preparation of a simple healthy evening meal for a maximum of 3 people (although not essential) Tidying up the kitchen in the evening Driver essential, excellent references and Enhanced DBS check Working hours – to be discussed but this could be a lunchtime start working through until 9.30pm or a split shift working mornings and evenings.   Cover is needed on a Saturday (split-shift) and Sunday morning.   Ideally The Housekeeper would have Sunday afternoon off, all day Monday and return to work Tuesday evening.   As the couple travel frequently, some flexibility on this is needed so the Housekeeper could swap their days off. £40,000+ GPA depending on experience

  • Prestbury
  • Permanent
  • £40,000+ GPA

Live In Housekeeper Job

Live In Housekeeper/Cook Job, Notting Hill, London  A lovely HNW family based in Central London are looking for an experienced and versatile Housekeeper to join their household on a full-time live-in basis. Working collaboratively with the wider team, you will have an exceptional eye for detail, as well as excellent knowledge of cleaning products and know how to care for fine fabrics and finishes in order to keep this 6-bedroom family home in pristine condition.  The role will require a variety of duties and responsibilities including all general and deep cleaning tasks, wardrobe management, laundry and ironing, as well as packing and unpacking suitcases. A busy family home with three young children, the family also employ a nanny and part-time cleaner, so they are looking for a child-friendly all-rounder candidate with a positive, team player mentality who is happy to muck in where required. It is important that the Housekeeper is pet friendly, as the family have a friendly dog that will require daily walking and feeding as part of the role.  The role will also require the Housekeeper to manage grocery shopping and errand running for the family, so a good communicator with a proactive and self-directed nature is required. As part of the role, the Housekeeper will prepare breakfast for the children in the morning, so the ideal candidate will have good basic cooking skills and a willingness to assist with preparing fresh, healthy meals for the family as well.  The role is to primarily work from Monday to Friday, but flexibility will be required to assist on some weekends when needed (overtime paid/days off in lieu). Mornings and late afternoons tend to be the busiest times of the day, so it is likely that a split shift will be required on most days. Accommodation is provided in separate living quarters within the home with private access, where you will have your own bedroom and bathroom.  The ideal candidate will be diligent, flexible and engaged.  Duties to include: General cleaning including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, polishing, changing beds, cleaning bathrooms and kitchen  Wardrobe management  Packing and unpacking for trips and holidays  Laundry and ironing  Family style cooking and meal preparation, preparing breakfast for the children  Reporting to the PA/House Manager and liaising with other household staff to ensure the day runs smoothly  Grocery shopping and errand running e.g. dry cleaning  Dog walking and feeding  Property: 6 bedroom house Accommodation: Separate living quarters within the home with private access, where you will have your own bedroom and bathroom.  Working week: Monday to Friday Working hours: 7am to 12:30pm and 4pm to 9pm  Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 gross per annum  Start date: As soon as the right person is found Consultant to contact: Francesca de Paoli  Vacancy number: 177578

  • West London
  • Permanent
  • £45,000 - £50,000 GPA

Housekeeper / Cook OR Couple Job

Housekeeper/Cook OR Couple Job Leicestershire - 2 bed cottage - £40,000 to £45,000 GPA for the Housekeeper and £70,000+ for a full-time Couple A beautiful 550 acre country estate in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Live-in Housekeeper/Cook.  This is a rare opportunity to step into a long-term role with a highly regarded household, as the current Housekeeper is retiring after 20 years of service. The role offers excellent accommodation in a recently renovated 2-bedroom cottage and would equally suit a single Housekeeper/Cook or a Domestic Couple.  Additional work could be offered on the estate for a partner. Job duties: Responsibilities of the Live-in Housekeeper/Cook in Leicestershire, include: ● Full housekeeping of the 9-bedroom, 9-bathroom main residence ● Supervising and working alongside two part-time cleaners ● Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management ● Shopping and running errands locally ● Dog care and occasional overnight stay in the main house when Principals are away ● Liaising with the kitchen gardener and managing household produce ● Preparing a variety of fresh and nutritious, home cooked meals for the principals ● Coordinating with external caterers for dinner parties and events ● General household support, ensuring smooth day to day running   Candidates must be / have: ● Proven experience working in a private household, ideally in a country house setting ● Warm, positive personality with strong communication skills ● Confident working both independently and as part of a team ● Comfortable with occasional front-of-house duties ● Full, clean driving licence (estate vehicle provided for work use) ● Strong references from previous employers Accommodation:   A beautifully renovated 2-bedroom semi-detached cottage on the estate, complete with a wood-burning stove and detached garage. - partners and pets considered sorry no dependents.   Rent free. Full-time, 40 hours per week mostly working Monday – Friday, with flexibility for an average of 2 weekends per month. Hours will be discussed in advance with the Principals to assist planning. Salary & Benefits: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience. £70,000+ for a full-time Couple Start before the end of 2025

  • Leicestershire
  • Permanent
  • £40,000+ / £70,000 GPA

Housekeeper Job

Housekeeper Job - Croston Leyland Lancashire – Full or Part-time - £17 to £18 per hour Our client is looking for experienced Housekeeper to join a small team of existing staff to help keep a newly renovated property to a high standard. This is a large family home (grown up visiting children) which is period in style but with many modern finishes and high tech as well as antiques and fine fabrics. The role requires a full or part-time Housekeeper who can be flexible with their hours, who has previous experience working in a Private Home or Hotel and working to a high standard. There are formal and informal areas of the house that will be used at different times as well as a gym, swimming pool and various outbuildings. Duties will include: Hands on cleaning, laundry and ironing Household security Shopping and running errands Dealing with contractors Reporting and monitoring any maintenance requirements Pet care Help with walking the family dog- Both during the week and occasional weekends – Flexibility for this is essential. Excellent references and Enhanced DBS check required Must hold full driving license The family are looking for one Housekeeper, to work either full or part -time - Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work. Normally Monday to Friday with flexibility needed on weekends.  25 – 40 hours – if part-time then afternoons working 12 to 5 with flexibility to cover holidays etc – employed and self-employed both considered To start as soon as they find the right candidate £17 to £18 per hour

  • Leyland
  • Permanent
  • £17 to £18 per hour
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