Household Agency

The housekeeper in any household is a crucial part of the family, but you may be wondering how they fill their day. Housekeeping staff perform essential tasks to keep the house running smoothly, and a housekeeping job can be a successful and fulfilling career.

 

There is never a dull moment in a housekeeper’s day! All housekeepers hours and days vary dependant on the family, one of the qualities of a great housekeeper is their flexibility to work around the family and the job in hand.  Many housekeepers work on their own and will start at an arranged time with the family in the morning, and if in a team of housekeepers, you will probably be on a rota system. Most housekeepers work a 7- 9 hour day.

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Housekeepers undertake a combinations of duties, such as:

• Hands on cleaning

• Laundry

• Cooking

• Childcare

• Running errands and organising the home

• Driving (shopping and school runs etc)

• Pet care

• Supervision of other staff (such as Head or Executive Housekeepers).

• Specialist skills, such as care of a couture wardrobe or antiques and other artefacts  

You need a nanny you can rely on, that will be able to cope with any situation while looking after your children. We will always find you a nanny with a level of experience and qualifications that make you feel comfortable. They will be focused on caring for your children independently, as well as keeping on top of any laundry and meals your child needs throughout the day.

The age of your children and the amount of children you have will alter the duties of your nanny. All nannies we work with will be able to help you with the basic requirements you may have and more.

 

Let us know what you need and we will find the perfect fit for you. Your nanny will be able to:

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• Prepare meals for your children

• Change and dress your children

• Provide your children with mental stimulation and activities

• Do your children’s laundry

• Keep your children’s area clean and tidy

We understand you need a butler that can take on the management of your household. We will always find someone that meets your requirements and suits your family dynamic to ensure you feel comfortable. They will be focused on keeping your home running as well as keeping on top of any extra tasks you may need them for.

Traditionally a butler is a hands-on role. We understand that you may not require this level of service, or more and so we will find a staff member that can take on the schedule and hours you require. The requirements of a butler are completely unique to your household, however, their typical responsibilities are:

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• Overseeing the running of the household

• Household maintenance

• Household security

• Caring of silver, china antiques and specialist items

• Serving meals and refreshments to you and guests

• Arranging household events

• Able to take on chauffer, pet minder, housekeeping and chef duties where necessary

Whether you have extensive grounds that require regular maintenance, or acreage that requires moderate upkeep we can find an appropriate gardener for your unique needs. We understand that extensive land can be a full-time role to preserve, and you require a professional gardener to grow and maintain the grounds around your home, as well as carry out any basic structural tasks that may be required.

Your garden responsibilities will be completely particular to your land, and so we will come to you, at your convenience to get an understanding of the type of garden maintenance you require. We want to ensure you can make you personal needs clear to us, so we find the best fit for you and your property. We can find a gardener with the appropriate level of experience and qualification to take care of all your necessary requirements.

 

• Mowing lawns

• Maintaining security of the grounds

• Caring for existing established gardens

• Planting new plants, shrubs and trees

• Digging, planting and weeding flower beds and borders

• Forestry work and management (should possess a chainsaw licence)

• Pest control

• Operation of garden machinery such as, lawn mowers, hedge trimmers etc.

We understand that you need a personal assistant you can rely on to manage your office and personal appointments. A private PA needs to be qualified to take on all the responsibilities you have, and so we ensure we take the time to talk to you at you convenience to find out what responsibilities you need your PA to take on, so we can find you the best fit for you.

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Your personal assistant can be responsible for all administrative duties required by you family. We understand that they should be able to assist with both your business and family arrangements. Our personalised process will ensure that we find someone resourceful, forward-thinking, who can ensure your schedules are organised and structured.

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The responsibilities of your PA will be unique to your household and business, however the basic responsibilities are your personal assistant can take on are:

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• Managing personal affairs

• Managing appointments

• Managing personal finance

• Running the home office

• Managing travel and diary schedules

• Managing private property portfolios

• Attending business meetings

 

if you require help with your home office and organisation, a PA is ideal for you. You may have decided you would like to employ a personal assistant, but what type would be the best for you?

• Private Personal Assistant

       A personal assistant that takes on all office duties you require

• Family PA

       A family personal assistant will help you take care of your family schedule

• Private Business Personal Assistant

       A Business PA will help deal with clients and take on a variety of tasks within the company

• Household PA

       A household personal assistant is responsible for making all household arrangements.

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We are able to help you find a personal assistant that suits your personal requirements. Your needs are our priority; we choose to deliver a personalised and discreet service to make sure you feel comfortable and reassured by the candidates we put forward.

Your estate manager will be professional and personable. We understand that you will be working closely with them, and so we look to find the best fit for you. Every estate has a variety of responsibilities unique to it that require management. We will work with you to find someone that can direct the estate responsibilities and ensure that everything is taken care of efficiently, daily.

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As an estate manager manages every aspect of your estate, we understand that it is important that you can rely on them. The role needs to be filled by someone that you can trust to monitor everything, as well as feel comfortable leaving him or her in charge of your estate when you are away. The estate manager you hire will be able to take on an estate where they are required to carry out any of these tasks:

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• Hire and train staff

• On going administration of staff

• Household finances and accounting

• Overseeing estate maintenance

• Overseeing agricultural responsibilities

• Arranging & liaising with external services

• Overseeing events held on the estate

Your domestic couple will be able to divide a wide range of responsibilities between them to ensure all of your household duties are taken care of. They are an all around solution for you if you require assistance with a varied range of household responsibilities.

 

We will get to know what you need and find a domestic couple that can take on the type of responsibilities you require. They can take on the role of a nanny and a chauffeur, a handy man and a housekeeper, a gardener and a personal assistant, and any other possible combination. This means their responsibilities can be tailored to fit your needs. The basic responsibilities a they can take on for you are:

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• Housekeeping

• Shopping

• Food preparation and cooking

• Childcare

• Gardening

• Driving

• Taking care of pets

• Working with animals

• Security

• DIY and House maintenance

A private chauffeur is responsible for driving his client and family, friends or associates, to requested locations. 

 

They are also responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the car, provided by the employer, including any administrative tasks such as tax and insurance documentation. 

 

The private chauffeur may also be requested to collect items or products delivered from various locations, he or she would benefit from having a flexible approach to the role and be willing to take on new tasks (within reason).

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Chauffeurs are responsible for :

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• Care and upkeep of all vehicles provided

• Washing and polishing all vehicles provided

• Administrative tasks relating to all vehicles provided

• Stock and supply operations relating to all vehicles (acquiring products, ensuring all necessary items are topped up and available etc.)

A bodyguard is responsible for the safety and protection of high-profile or at risk individuals (this may include celebrities, political figures, members of UHNW or royal families and many more). 

 

Bodyguards must not only ensure a client's safety from harassment, violence and other unlawful actions in public, but also in private. Depending on the preferences and situation of the client, they may be a required presence at all times: in a client's private accommodation, during private events, permanently available on call and securing the employer's environment.

 

A bodyguard may be required to work within a team or individually.  He or she may also be required to be fully trained and licensed to carry weapons for protection. 

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Bodyguard duties generally include:

 

• Planning journeys and itineraries in the interests of heightening security

• Undertaking thorough location checks

• Carrying out thorough checks on individuals coming into contact with the client

• Escorting and protecting the client at all times