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Female candidates only for cultural reasons.  This is a great opportunity for candidates with a strong hospitality background, able to manage the various departments of a large residence including F&B, housekeeping, maintenance etc. You should be experienced in a similar role, able to raise standards throughout the operation and to ensure smooth daily running, with consistent excellent service delivery. No travel is required in this role.  The job is not open to candidates who have previously worked in Qatar   Job responsibilities: • Oversee and manage all interior and exterior operations • Supervise and train as needed all staff – Housekeepers, Butlers, Waitresses, Nannies, Maintenance etc. • Ensure high standards of service delivery and presentation maintained in all areas • Develop and implement innovative ideas to enhance these standards. • Maintain inventory and manage household supplies   Candidate requirements • Good previous experience in a similar role • Strong leadership and staff management skills • Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment • Good eye for detail • Able to set and implement highest of standards and service • Loyal, dedicated and committed • Excellent communication and teamwork skills   Salary/Package • £70,000+ neg. DOE, tax free • 6 day week • 30 days vacation + return flight • Medical insurance, transport, meals on duty • Modern apartment provided in the centre of Doha. Due to the very large volume applications that are pouring in, PLEASE ensure you meet the requirements before applying. Again, this is a female only role and is not open to candidates with previous work experience Qatar. At this point with the number of applications in just the first 14 hours, it isn't going to be possible to reply to those who are not viable candidates for this role.  However, we will hold your CVs if we feel we can place you in the future.

Good role for an experienced Laundress to manage all laundry requirements for an UHNW family in part-time residence.  This is a formal, staffed household with a good team in place.  Duties will include washing, hand-washing, ironing, steaming, dry cleaning and care of fine clothing and fabrics.  You should also be able to undertake minor clothing repairs - hems, buttons, repairing small tears and stitching labels onto clothing. It would be a bonus if the Laundress had some previous housekeeping expereince and would be willing to assist the housekeeping team if it was ever needed.

• Start ASAP
• £55,000.00
• M-F - 9am to 5.30 pm. There is not expected to be any weekend requirement, but if there is a rare request for a weekend shift it will be given back as time in lieu
• 5 weeks paid vacation, + bank holidays, pension and private health insurance.

Open to London based candidates as well - 20 minutes on train from Kings Cross and client will pay train fares. 3 or 4 days per week, 5 or 6 hrs per day - client is flexible. Ideal for those with school age children.   Super role with a nice working couple who have a teenager and a small, friendly dog. The family are looking for an experienced Housekeeper who is ideally looking for a long-term role. The property is over 2 floors, has 5 en-suite bedrooms and is situated 5 minutes from the local train station.   Main responsibilities:

• Clean, dust, vacuum, polish all areas of the home to a high standard
• Keep the house organised
• Ironing, and laundry if needed
• Care of furniture, antiques, glass etc.
• Change bed linens

  Candidate requirements

• Previous private residence experience
• Cleaning to a good standard with attention to detail
• Knowledge of how to care for interiors/products/equipment
• Positive/cheerful attitude
• Proactive, trustworthy and maintain confidentiality

  Excellent checkable references and current DBS required.

• Start ASAP
• Salary - £20 per hr gross
• Days – client is flexible on 3 or 4 days per week, whatever works for you. Mon, Wed and Thurs would be good, but again flexible.
• Hours 10 am to 4 pm. Can be to 3pm if you have children at school.

   

Female for cultural reasons. Seeking an additional permament Housekeeper to join the small team at this residence in Belgravia.  You will be work as part of a housekeeping team of 3. Other staff are employed.  Formal residence. The Housekeepers work on a shift system  generally 7.30am-3.30 pm or 12-8pm with either Thurs/Fri off or Sat/Sun off - on alternate weekly rotation. Weekend days are generally 9-5 pm. When there is a full house (about 4 months of the year total), there will be 3 daily shifts - early, afternoon and late -  and everyone works 6 days per week, with the extra day banked and taken as time in lieu.  Extra temporary staff are employed and a taxi home provided when on late shift.  When the residence is empty it's M-F normal daily hours.

• Start ASAP or as soon as the right candidate is found
• Salary £50,000
• 5 weeks paid vacation plus bank holidays additional. Pension and private health insurance.

Senior Housekeeper required for VVIP familty in part time residence.   Great job for an experienced UHNW residence Housekeeper to run all the back of house functions including staff recruitment, training, supervision, rotas etc.  This is also a hands-on role where you will be cleaning alongside your small team of Housekepers, particularly when the family are not in residence.   We are looking for those who will enjoy implementing and maintaining top standards of housekeeping and presentation etc, ensuring these standards are maintained at all times, as one or more of the family members could arrive at short notice occasionally. Also laundry, ironing, wardrobe management, organisation, pack/unpack. Good knowledge of caring for fine interiors including fittings, fixtures, artworks, etc. Your experience and skills will ensure an efficient, smooth functioning household, supported by a happy, motivated team.  

• Start - End September or October
• Mon - Fri 4o hr week when family not in residence.  6 day week when family in residence.
• Salary  - £55-£60K, plus 5 weeks paid holiday, pension and private medical insurance.

2 x Daily or Live-in Housekeepers Will also consider a couple HK/Chef or HK/Grounds as one of the HKs, or could be suited to 2 friends wishing to relocate out of London and share the 2 bedroom apartment.  

• Culworth, Northamptonshire, close to Oxfordshire Border
• Monday to Friday 9 am -6 pm
• Rota 1 weekend per month, or every 5 weeks once HK team fully staffed
• £40,000, pension, private medical, bonus
• If live-in a 1 or 2 bed apartement in grounds available.

  Returning client looking for 2 dynamic, energetic UHNW residence Housekeepers to join the team at a large modern residence within a country estate.  We are looking for candidates at London standard, experienced, adaptable and focussed to join the current team of 2 Housekeepers and a Head Housekeeper.   The residence is large, 6 bedrooms, pool, offices over 3 floors plus a basement. Minimalistic interior with marble floors in places and fine fabrics, finishes, fittings and art works.  This is a busy family and fast paced residence and all areas need to be maintained to a high level at all times. Lots of stairs so need to be fit.  The Principals regularly work from the offices on the lower level and there can be business meetings, guests and visitors.  Also on site are a PA/EA team and Family Assistant.   The location is rural, so if daily you will need to be a driver and car owner.  If live-in, there are apartments on site, separate from the residence - a 1 bed and also a 2 bed. One weekend per month rota or once fully staffed on HK side, once every 5 weeks. You will take Thursday and Friday off on your weekend working week.

UHNW family of 5 are looking for a full-time Housekeeper with prior experience in high-end residences; able to raise the current housekeeping standards to a high level and work with attention to detail. There is a part-time Housekeeper who works mornings. The Principals are highly successful professionals who work outside the home and have 3 teenage children.   Duties include

• All housekeeping, laundry and ironing to high standards
• Wardrobe management for all family members
• Sweep and tidy front and back patios
• Clean and care for high end fixtures and fittings including marble, brass and fine furniture
• Purchase and maintain household flowers and indoor/outdoor plants
• Weekly online shop, local shopping/daily top ups
• Maintain stocks of household items
• Answer door and phone, take messages, manage deliveries
• Check for any needed repairs and maintenance
• Oversee contractors and trades, liaising with office PA and family
• Cook healthy normal family meals - mainly dinner for the children, no allergy or special diets
• 1-2 times per year there may be a requirement to travel with family to their Somerset home for a few days if they are entertaining

  Start ASAP/will wait for the right candidate Salary £50-£55K DOE Mon – Fri, 9 am to 7 pm

Excellent opportunity to join this fast growing company who oversee and manage a portfolio of exclusive residences/estates for their UHNW private clients.  They manage all operational aspects of the properties, ensuring the highest possible standards at all times.   The Maintenance Lead is a newly created role reporting to the Head of Maintenance and deputising in his absence. You will oversee the consistent, effective application of all maintenance processes, procedures, reporting and compliance for the global property portfolio.  They will be an occasional travel requirement – short trips to properties in Europe.  

• Ensure effective planned and preventative maintenance programme is in place for all properties, oversee repairs, renovations etc. Submit monthly reports on planned and unplanned maintenance and repairs
• Develop and implement robust monthly report to provide the Operations Management Team with information enabling them to effectively operate the global portfolio.
• Oversee, document and supervise regular inspections and maintenance of all plant and other equipment (including kitchen, electrical, mechanical, internal building fabrics) including contractor visits.
• Review and negotiate maintenance agreements and contracts, ensure maximum value for clients in cost, service and quality
• Develop and present proposals for improvements, highlight opportunities/risks/ issues
• Assist with procurement of plant, equipment and ancillary items for seasonal projects, obtain quotes, tenders, specifications/proposals as required. Submit monthly reports.
• Develop supply chain and preferred contractors for high quality, timely resolution of unplanned maintenance, establish contracts where required to ensure priority resolution.
• Ensure any exterior/interior damage is properly reported and investigated if required to determine cause. Recommend actions to prevent recurrence.
• Direct & manage the maintenance manager to achieve the highest possible standards at all properties.
• Mentor and support technical development of colleagues across the Company
• Compliance – ensure implementation/adherence for all statutory, regulatory and other polices relating to maintenance. Monitor, risk assess, manage Health & Safety and technical compliance, investigate if any failures occur.
• Keep up to date with industry changes (supply and demand of products/materials)
• Keep up to date with best practice technologies, equipment, materials and ways of working to drive more efficient, effective, optimised solutions and methodologies.

  Candidates requirements:

• Previous experience in the above responsibilities
• Good maintenance/facilities background
• Cheerful, positive and personable
• Live in London (for ease when on call)
• Fluent/advanced English, spoken and written
• Excellent checkable references.

  Start    ASAP Hours  Mon to Fri.  On call when required Salary  £75,000. 5 weeks paid holiday, + Bank Holidays, private medical, pension