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LJW Recruitment
Daily Housekeeper / Cook - St Johns Wood
St Johns Wood, London
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- Job Level
- Experienced
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- £50 - £55,000 gross pa DOE
- Recruiter
- LJW Recruitment
- Closes
- 20 Sep 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Recruiter
Description
We are seeking an experienced, proactive Live-Out Housekeeper to join a lovely family in a large, high-spec 5-bedroom home in St John’s Wood (set over 4 floors, no lift).
The Family
A warm, busy household with three children (one living at home). The principals travel frequently, so flexibility and independence are key.
Working Hours
Monday–Friday | 8:30am–5:30pm
Occasional evenings (up to 8pm, with later start)
Occasional weekend support (with time off in lieu)
Salary & Benefits
£50,000–£55,000 DOE (flexible for the right candidate)
20 days holiday + bank holidays
Overtime or time off in lieu for extra hours
Key Responsibilities
Overall care and smooth running of the household
High-standard housekeeping (with support from a cleaner 3 x per week)
Cooking healthy, Mediterranean-style meals (prepare light lunch & light supper)
Weekly shopping & household errands
Managing deliveries, meeting contractors & greeting guests
Dog care: daily walk for a friendly Labradoodle + occasional weekend/overnight care
Overseeing contractors and maintaining household organisation
Ideal Candidate
Flexible and happy to adapt to the family’s schedule
Positive, friendly, “can-do” attitude
Confident cook with an interest in healthy cuisine
Comfortable with dogs
Non-smoker
Strong English communication skills
Willing to travel to the family’s France home for 2–3 weeks (summer)
Additional
Occasional overnight stays when the family travels (for house/dog care) preferred
Kennel option available if needed
Trials / Start mid August 2026
Must have clear English and communication skills, have right to work in UK and DBS clearance (or happy to apply) along with longevity in previous private roles, recent and checkable references.
If you’re an organised, warm and capable housekeeper looking for a long-term role in a beautiful home, we’d love to hear from you! Email your full employment cv with covering email outlining your experience to cv@ljwrecruitment.com
Ad ID: 5418676039
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