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This vacancy section was last updated on 18 May 2012 at 16:13

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Job Code	Job Title	Location	Start Date	Salary
CSC2294	Inside Couple	Brussels, Belgium	ASAP	£Top!
	Professional inside couple required for a family based in Brussels. Duties will include house/staff management, housekeeping duties, laundry, running errands, liaising with maintenance and contractors, and assisting with preparing breakfast (no other cooking required.) Ideal candidates will be able to use their own initiative, have a “muck in” attitude, and must be child friendly, as some assistance with childcare may be required. At least one candidate must hold a full driving license, and a car will be available for use. 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment provided. Top salary negotiable depending on experience. ASAP start. If interested please call Katherine 01225 484190, email cvs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2292	Gardener/Handyman & Housekeeper	N.Yorkshire	July	£600pwn / £450pwn (if part time)
	Current couple retiring after 11 years recommend this post looking after a mature couple with 23 acre estate (including woodland). Experienced gardener for lawns, hedge cutting and looking after herbaceous borders (another gardener employed to assist). Housekeeper for all cleaning, laundry duties, no cooking really required. Would suit experienced, hard working couple who looking for a long term post in this beautiful rural area. Must be dog lovers and have own car. 2 bed flat provided (all costs paid). Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm for Gardener (with an hour for lunch)Housekeeper 8.30am - 12 noon £450pwn. Alternatively if Housekeeper prefers full time can assist in the Garden to make up hours, then £600pwn. If interested please call Katherine 01225 484190, email cvs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2291	Butler/Valet & Housekeeper	Guernsey	ASAP	£700-£800pwn
	Recommended post for experienced Butler/Valet and Housekeeper to work as part of a team looking after a beautiful estate on the island of Guernsey. Would suit capable, cheerful and professional couple. Duties to include greeting guests, looking after the Gentleman's wardrobe, serving at dinner parties, occasional driving. Knowledge of wine etc useful. Housekeeper to look after laundry, ironing and general cleaning. (Cleaners employed to assist). No cooking required. Possible travel to employers home in Spain. 5 day week. If interested call Katherine 01225 484190, or email cvs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2279	Housekeeper & Gardener	Devon	ASAP	£650pwn
	Enthusiastic, "hands on" Housekeeper/occasional family cook and Gardener/Handyman with strong work ethic sought for lovely family home in Devon. Knowledgeable gardener preferred and general handyman duties. Separate accommodation provided in the grounds. Regret not suitable for pets or dependants. Salary negotiable around £650pwn. Interviewing now for asap start. If interested call Katherine 01225 484190, email cvs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2278	Nanny/Housekeeper & Gardener/Maintenance	Norfolk	ASAP	£650pwn
	Positive, flexible and hardworking couple sought for family with beautiful newly renovated house set in 26 acres of woodland and gardens on the Norfolk Coast. Mum works in London 3 days a week and then nanny duties required for 5 year old boy (Dad works from home). All general housekeeping duties (daily cleaner employed 2 days a week to assist)and very basic childrens cooking on occasion. Housekeeper role can be part time if preferred. Garden maintenance - some gardening knowledge necessary (Horticulturalist employed 1 day a week also). Dog lovers (2 dogs to look after). 2 bed cottage provided with private garden, pets welcome. Car provided on and off duty. Generally Monday - Friday (occasional need for weekend work). £650pwn. If interested call Katherine 01225 484190, email cvs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2277	Housekeeper/Cook & Gardener/Houseman/Driver	South of France	September 2012	2800 euros per month
	Family in part time residence are seeking an experienced couple to care for their home near Antibes. Housekeeper/Cook role will include general cleaning, laundry, and family cooking (a chef will be brought in for dinner parties.) Gardener/Houseman/Driver duties will include outside and inside work, helping in the garden and around the house, and driving such as airport runs. Ideally, at least the Housekeeper/Cook will speak French, and both candidates must be happy to work with pets as there is a pet dog. Separate gate lodge accommodation within the grounds. It is important for the couple to manage their own time but generally it will be a 5 day week when the family are absent and a 6 or possibly 7 day week when they are in residence (days off can be accumulated and taken when convenient for all. Salary negotiable around 2800 euros per month. September 2012 start. Registered candidates please call 01225 484190 or email, quoting reference 2277; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2271	Housekeeper/Nanny & Maintenance/Driver	Newmarket, Cambridge	ASAP	£600pwn
	Enthusiastic, flexible and organised couple sought for new post in Newmarket. Children 3,4 & 6 need School and nursery runs. Good standard of family cooking, housekeeping, laundry and general house and garden maintenance required. Preferable for both to drive (but not essential) and dog lovers too! 4.5 day week (Wednesday - Sunday lunch time). 2 bed cottage provided and car (on duty). £600pw net. ASAP start. If interested call Katherine 01225 484190, email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2266	Housekeeper/Cook & Houseman/Handyman/Groundsman	Gloucestershire	ASAP/flexible	£600+pwn
	The new owners of a wonderful country house near Cirencester would like to appoint a domestic couple to assist them with all aspects of its smooth operation. The property consists of a 12 bedroom Listed house with a 3 bed detached cottage (staff accommodation) set in around 30 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds. The property has been recently purchased and the owners plan to spend some time redecorating the interiors before enjoying it as a country home in conjunction with their London residence. Duties to include all housekeeping and family cooking and general maintenance, driving duties. 5 day week (generally 8 hours a day). Salary negotiable around £600-£650 per week net according to previous experience. If interested call Katherine 01225 484190, email cvs to katherine@imperialstaff.com.
CSC2256	Housekeeping Couple	Cambridgeshire	ASAP	£500 per week net
	Previous Gurkha couple recommend this Couple’s position, located in Cambridgeshire. The role will involve all housekeeping and maintenance of a large weekend residence and a guest flat. During shooting season, the couple will also be required to assist with entertaining, such as assisting the chef in the kitchen, and waiting tables. At least one candidate will be required to drive. Generally 5 days a week, occasionally more days will be required, with additional days off in lieu. Salary negotiable around £500 per week net. ASAP start. Registered candidates please call 01225 484190 or email, quoting reference 2256; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2255	Experienced Gardener & p/time Housekeeper	Cirencester, Glos	ASAP	Negotiable
	Experienced gardener and part time housekeeper sought to continue project set up by garden designer for client with formal garden within 100 acre estate. P/time housekeeper also required approx 20 hours per week. 3 bed cottage provided. Salary negotiable according to experience. Call Katherine 01225 484190, email katherine@imperialstaff.com if interested.
CSC2254	Housekeeper/Cook & Houseman/Maintenance/Driver	Gloucestershire	ASAP	£600-£800pwn
	High profile employer in part time residence looking for capable, experienced "inside" couple for housekeeping (cleaner employed to assist), basic/family cooking, light maintenance duties (gardener employed), driving for airport runs and care of 4 dogs. 2 bed cottage with private garden provided within the estate. Pets welcome. 5 day week (flexibility re working occasional busy weekends). Salary very negotiable according to previous experience between £600-£800+pwn. Interviewing now. If interested call Katherine 01225 484190, email katherines@imperialstaff.com
CSC2252	Head HK/Cook & Housemanager/Butler/Chauffeur/Maint	North Yorkshire	ASAP	£700 - £900 per week net
	New post for Head Housekeeper/family Cook and Housemanager/Butler/Chauffeur/Maintenance for a large stately home, located in North Yorkshire. Client with no children recently relocated is ideal looking for mature, flexible couple who will help them settle into their new home and advise/recruit additional staff as deemed appropriate. Housekeeper/Cook duties will include cleaning and every day cooking of well balanced meals. Dinner parties a bonus but equally happy to organise caterers if necessary. Housemanager/Butler will be a “hands on” role, and duties will include responsibility for the cars and hiring new staff, organising rotas as appropriate. Preferable for both to drive but not essential. Car can be provided on and off duty. Usual working days will be Monday – Friday, but candidates must be flexible to help out during the weekends. Private accommodation provided within the property – ultimately accommodation could be in the grounds but plans still to be finalised. Salary very negotiable according to experience but in the region £700 - £900 per week net. ASAP start. Registered candidates please call 01225 484190 or email, quoting reference 2252; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
	"Hands On" Housemanager & Maintenance couple	Oxfordshire	May	£Neg
	Large private estate in Oxfordshire looking for very experienced, hands on couple to manage and work alongside other staff, including another couple, gardener, groom and chef. Employer in part time residence only so weekends will be busy. Duties to include cleaning, laundry, shopping and occasional cooking, liasing with contractors and general maintenance, driving, occasional serving may be required for parties. The estate has a complex security system so need to be IT literate. Drivers essential and although a car is provided on duty would need a car for free time. 5 day week (2 days off in the week), choice of 2 or 3 bed accommodation provided. Pets and older children fine. Salary negotiable according to previous experience. Interviewing now for May start. Registered candidates please call 01225 484190 or email, quoting reference 2246; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2243	Housekeeper/Cook & Driver/Garden Maintenance	Hertfordshire	Mid May	£Neg around £750 pwn
	Housekeeper/Cook and Driver/Garden Maintenance Couple required for a mature client located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Ideal candidates will be a happy “all rounder” couple, with a positive attitude. Housekeeper/Cook duties will include all cleaning duties, and preparing and cooking meals to a good standard. Driver/Gardener duties will include chauffeuring and assisting the gardener. Candidates must be happy to work with animals, as there are pets including dogs and horses. At least one candidate will be required to hold a full driving licence and a car will be provided for use. Self contained, 1 bed accommodation provided with a separate entrance. 5 day week. Good salary negotiable for the right couple around £750 per week net. Post to commence mid May. Registered candidates please call 01225 484190 or email, quoting reference 2243; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2229	Housekeeper/Nanny and Handyman Couple	Essex	ASAP	£650 per week net
	Housekeeper/Nanny and Handyman Couple sought for busy family with children 11, 8 and 2. Duties will include all housekeeping, laundry, school runs and care of the children, babysitting, occasional proxy parenting, all handyman duties, and assisting the Gardeners. Occasional cooking of children’s meals would be good but no other cooking required. Ideal candidates will hold full driving licences and have a flexible “can do” approach. 1 bed coach house within the grounds will be provided. 5 – 6 days a week (including help on Saturdays) £650 per week net, plus bills paid. Interviewing now for mid ASAP start. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 2229; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2226	Housemanager/Butler & Housekeeper	Hampshire	May	£800+pwn
	Top post for Housemanager and Housekeeper to run substantial new residence for family in weekend residence only. House is very high tech so would suit very bright, computer literate Housemanager. Informal family require impeccable standards. 2 other housekeepers and chef and gardening staff also employed. 5 day week, need to work most weekends. Accommodation provided (1 or 2 bed). Salary very negotaible according to skills and experience. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 2226; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
	Housekeeping Couple	Suffolk	ASAP	£700 per week net
	Housekeeping Couple sought for a large, informal estate house, located in Suffolk. Duties will include all housekeeping and table service. Ideal candidates will be outgoing, discreet and hold full driving licences. Accommodation is 2 bed furnished cottage and a courtyard terrace, and pets are welcome. £700 per week net. ASAP start. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 2224; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
	Housekeeper/couple	Jersey	ASAP	£neg
	A live-in couple is sought by this active family of 5 children who live on the beautiful island of Jersey. Candidates must be prepared for a long-term relocation and have an interest in outdoor life and animals as the family also have many pets with which you will have related duties. Employees must have an excellent command of the English language as you will be the contact point for workmen, contractors and telephone calls. Candidates should have a ‘can-do’ attitude and be prepared to assist the elderly female relative that lives with the family. Your duties would include general housekeeping and laundry as well as children school runs and general activities. Duty days/hours: 5 day week 10.00 – 20.00hrs with 29 days holiday per year. Salary is negotiable and dependent upon your experience. A fully furnished self contained 1 bedroom apartment is provided along with a car for use on and off duty. Start ASAP. Salary negotiable according to previous experience. Please ensure your CV, references and CRB disclosure are current when applying to katherine@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: CSS2223
	Garden Maintenance/Handyman & Housekeeper	East Sussex	ASAP	£600+pwn
	Recommended post with family with fully staffed home as general maintenance, assisting the Head Gardener and housekeeper/cleaner/laundry. Very limited cooking required as Chef employed also. General "muck in" flexible attitude essential as are excellent references. Separate 2 or 3 bed accommodation provided locally. Monday - Friday, Gardener's hours 7-5 and Housekeeper 9-6 with alternate Saturday's needed 10-3 for Housekeeper only (time off given in lieu). Interviewing now for ASAP start. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 2219; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com.
CSC2217	Housekeeper/Cook & Gardener/Maintenance Couple	Somerset	ASAP	£550 per week net
	Housekeeper/Cook & Gardener/Maintenance Couple sought for a large property located near Glastonbury, Somerset. Ideal candidates will be fit and active, loyal with full driving licences and be child and animal friendly. Housekeeping/Cooking duties will include cleaning in a large manor house and family cooking. Gardening duties will include maintenance of a well established, 10 acre formal garden, flower beds and a rose garden. Part time cleaner and contract gardeners also employed. Small 2 bed cottage provided. Monday – Friday. Salary negotiable around £550 per week net. Interviewing now for ASAP start. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 2217; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2216	HK/Cook/Nanny & Gardener/Maintenance	Gloucestershire	ON HOLD	£750+pwn
	Recommended post for experienced couple to look after family's weekend residence. High standards of cleaning, laundry and good cooking skills required. Some knowledge of gardening would be useful, generally garden maintenance and handyman duties, laying fires etc will suffice. Occasional nanny duties for two school aged children and 1 year old. Dog lovers essential. Appreciative employers offer 3 bed refurbished cottage (all found) and a car, 5 day week (Mon & Tues off). £750pwn. Initial interviews will be in London. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 2216; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2210	Housekeeper & Maintenance/Handyman	Weybridge, Surrey	ASAP	£650 - £800 pwn
	Housekeeper & Maintenance/Handyman Couple sought for our clients based in Weybridge, Surrey. Housekeeper will be responsible for the immaculate care of clothing, and undertake ladies’ maid duties. Maintenance/Handyman will be required to keep patios and driveways clean and clear, and help assist in the gardening and with the care of cars. Candidates must be team players, as full retinue of staff employed. Tagalog an advantage but not essential. Drivers not essential but cat lover is! No cooking required. 5.5 day week with generally Thursday PM and Friday off, hours approx 9.30am – 6.30pm. 1 bed apartment with bathroom and separate entrance provided. Kitchen is shared with other staff, and all meals will be provided. Salary negotiable depending on experience £650 - £800 pwn. Initial interviews may be in London for an ASAP start. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 21588; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
	Housekeeper Nanny Cook and Garden Maint Driver	Guildford, Surrey	ASAP	£650-700pwn
	Housekeeper/Nanny/Cook and Garden Maintenance/Driver Couple required for a large estate near Guildford, Surrey. Nanny/Housekeeper duties to include the care of 2 girls, aged 6 and 8, school runs and supervision of homework, cleaning duties, and cooking for the children. Spouse to look after 5 acre formal garden, orchard and vegetables with tennis court and pool maintenance, dog walking and occasional driving, running errands. Both candidates must hold a full driving licence and have a perfect command of English. Monday – Friday. 1 bed, nicely furnished cottage provided. Salary negotiable £650 - £700 per week net. Registered candidates please call or email; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2185	HK/Cook & Handyman/Security/Garden Maintenance	Worcestershire/Herefordshire Border	ASAP	£535 per week net
	Part time Housekeeper/Cook (4 days) and Full time Handyman/Security/Garden Maintenance (5 days) sought for lovely post on large estate, located in the beautiful Malvern hills on the Worcestershire/Herefordshire border. Housekeeper/with light cooking duties (not essential) and laundry, ironing and cleaning in a large property. Handyman/Security/Garden Maintenance duties to include helping to maintain a large, hilly garden, checking and security the property and grounds, setting fires and looking after chickens. Ideal candidates will be fit and active, experienced, committed, discreet, happy to work with animals and hold full driving licences. 3 or 4 days for Housekeeper & 5 days for Handyman, with very occasional weekends needed. 2/3 bed lodge located on the premises with a private garden provided. Pets welcome but regret accommodation not suitable for dependants. Salary £535 pwn. ASAP start. Registered candidates please call or email; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
	HK/Cook and Gardener/Maintenance/Security	Hampshire	ASAP	£650 – 700pwn
	Our client located in Hampshire near Alton is looking for an experienced Housekeeper/Cook and Gardener/Maintenance/Security couple. Ideal candidates will be positive, flexible, energetic with a good attitude. Family cooking (dinner party standard a bonus but not essential). Gardener to have reasonable knowledge to look after vegetable garden and 3.5 acres of land. Candidates must hold full driving licences and be animal lovers - horses, dogs and a cat in residence. Groom employed also. Generally Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm. 1 bed spacious flat provided with private garden. Salary negotiable according to previous experience around £650 – 700 per week net. ASAP start. Previous New Zealander couple of 5 years recommend! Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 20463; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2172	Inside couple	Surrey	ASAP	£750+pwn
	Experienced couple sought for family based near Virginia Water. Duties to include housekeeping, light cooking with spouse to be Chauffeur and informal Butling/serving duties. Other staff employed. Would suit switched on, flexible couple, happy to work weekends. Regret accommodation not suitable for dependants or pets. Salary negotiable from £750pwn. If interested call Bath office 01225 484190, new candidates please email cvs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
	Experienced Gardener & Housekeeper/Cook	Kent	ASAP	£650+pwn
	Recommended post for knowledgeable, experienced gardener to look after 4 acre grounds and kitchen garden. General maintenance required also. Child orientated Housekeeper (may be occasional care of 3 School aged children), duties include general cleaning, laundry and family cooking. Dog lovers and at least one to drive essential. Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm. 2 bed refurbished coach house provided. Salary negotiable around £650pwn. ASAP start. Please call 01225 484190 if interested, email cvs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2168	Housekeeper & Houseman/Driver/Maintenance	Hampshire	ON HOLD	£650pwn
	Couple sought for a new position located in Southampton. Cooking skills a bonus . Candidates must be happy to work alongside another couple already employed, and work with pets. At least one driver is essential, and a car will be provided. Initial accommodation will be separate, however the property is currently undergoing a new extension which will include a brand new flat for the couple to reside in. 5 day week flexible. Salary negotiable around £650 pwn. ASAP start.
	Temp couple	Somerset	Early April until mid June	£700pwn
	New temporary post requires a fit and active Housekeeper & Maintenance/Gardener/Security/Driver Couple, located near Bruton in Somerset. The position is for 10 weeks, working from the Easter weekend 2012 through to mid-June. Employer in occasional residence only. Duties will include cleaning and tidying a large property, maintenance of a 23 acre garden, tractor mowing, and security of the property and grounds. No cooking is required. At least one driver is essential and a car will be provided for use on duty. A separate cottage, next to the main house will be provided. 5 day week. £700 pwn.
CSC2158	HK/Nanny/Cook & Driver/Handyman/Gardener	Henley-On-Thames	ASAP	£750++
	Housekeeper/Nanny/Cook & Driver/Handyman/Gardener required for a post in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. Duties include housekeeping in a large property, help with the care of 2 young girls, and cooking; driving, large garden/vegetable garden maintenance, and handyman jobs. Ideal candidates will be fluent in Tagalog or Portuguese and happy to work with pets. Separate, spacious 2 bed accommodation available. 5 day week flexible. £750++ negotiable. ASAP start. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 17173; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2153	Housekeeper/Nanny & Garden Maintenance/Handyman	Buckinghamshire	ASAP	£700pwn
	Relaxed, informal, busy family with four children (aged 4-11) are looking for a child orientated couple who are happy to "muck in" and assist where necessary. Duties to include all housekeeping, School runs, family cooking (mostly just for the children) not necessary for dinner parties. Mum works in London 3 days per week so responsible, proactive approach essential. Garden of 6 acres needs general maintenance, mowing, DIY and general helping out where required. Current housekeeper of 4 years recommends! Perfect English and dog lovers essential. Monday - Friday, generally 8am-6.30pm, very occasionally may need help at weekends. 2 bed cottage provided (can be furnished or un-furnished). Car provided for on duty only. Interviewing now. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 2153; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2151	Cook/Housekeeper & Butler/Maintenance/Security	Berkshire	ON HOLD	£750 pwn
	Super opportunity for experienced couple to look after retired couple and their beautiful home close to Newbury. Good standard of cooking - breakfast, lunch and light dinner and occasional dinner parties and housekeeping, laundry, cleaning. Spouse to help with cleaning and looking after cars, animals (dogs and chickens), indoor pool, occasional serving (for dinner parties) and security. No gardening required as 2 gardeners employed. 2 bed cottage provided in the grounds. 5 day week with 1 weekend off a month. ASAP start. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 21330; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2150	HK/Cook & Maintenance/Driver/Butler	Chelsea, London	ASAP	£800 pwn
	Experienced London Housekeeper/Cook & Maintenance/Driver/Butler couple sought for a super new post in Chelsea. Housekeeper/Cook duties will include all general housekeeping, looking after clothes, running errands, preparing meals. Ideal candidate will enjoy cooking be dog friendly and have basic computer literacy.  Maintenance/Driver/Butler duties will include basic garden and household help and maintenance, general Butler/houseman duties, driving in London/to the country, and care of cars. Monday – Friday, £800 pwc. I bed studio house provided, with bedroom, sitting room, shower room, kitchenette. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 21564; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2147	Housekeeper/Cook & Gardener	Berkshire/Bucks Boarders	ASAP	£600 pwn
	Fit and active Housekeeper/Family Cook & Experienced Gardener Couple sought for a large estate in Berkshire. Housekeeper will be required to do laundry, cleaning and family cooking, and must also be happy to help outside in the garden. Gardener must be very experienced, preferably qualified, with the ability to do basic DIY and maintenance. Horse experience is a bonus as well as confidence working with vegetable patches and orchards. Confident drivers essential. Weekend work will be required, with days off during the week. Three bedroom cottage provided. ASAP start. £600 pwn. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 19931; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
CSC2144	Housekeeper/Nanny & Gardener/Driver	Harrogate, Yorkshire	ASAP	£600 pwn
	New post requires an experienced Housekeeper/Nanny & Gardener/Driver Couple for Harrogate. Ideal candidates will be fluent in English, fit and active, enthusiastic, and animal lovers. Housekeeper/Nanny duties to include care of large property, proxy parenting/occasional babysitting for 3 children, (aged 6, 10 and 13) and pet care. Gardener/ Driver duties to include maintenance of large vegetable and formal gardens, and occasional driving. A car will be provided for use on duty. 2 bed cottage with garden available for accommodation. 5 ½ day week, with Sunday’s off. £600 pwn. Latest start date is March 2012. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 21524; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
	Housekeeper/Handyman Couple	Hertfordshire	ASAP	£650 - £750 pwc
	Pro-active, creative couple required for a Housekeeper/Handyman position near Watford, Hertfordshire. Duties to include cleaning, laundry, pet care, driving, DIY, security and some help in the garden. No cooking required. Ideal candidates will be experienced in working as a couple, speak good English, and be happy and very willing to work with teenage children and animals. Confident drivers essential and a car will be available for use on-duty. Furnished apartment provided on site. Normal working hours will be Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 6pm; however the couple must be flexible. £650 - £750 pwc. ASAP start. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 20187, new candidates please email CVs to katherines@imperialstaff.com

Job Code	Job Title	Location	Start Date	Salary
	Temporary Daily HK/Cook - ongoing for a few weeks	Wiltshire	ASAP	£400pwn
	Temporary position for a HK/Cook with child care experience sought for a lovely family in Wiltshire. You will be working 5 days per week, 7am – 7pm doing all housekeeping, supporting the wife with daily duties, shopping, family cooking, school runs (Driver essential), helping with 1 child (Age 11 years), including day to day duties. Friendly candidate sought with a kind hearted attitude. Salary £400pwn. ASAP start. Call Bridgette on 01225484190 or email bridgette@imperialstaff.com
	Live-in Housekeeper/Cook	West Sussex	June	£350pwn
	Multi-tasker with good initiative sought for Live-in Housekeeper/Cook position based in West Sussex. Role will include cleaning, laundry and family cooking (helping with breakfast and cooking evening meal). Candidate must have experience with caring for antiques and silverware and be pet-friendly (dog and cats). 5 days per week (with occasional weekends), 8am-8.30pm, no travel required. To start in June, salary is negotiable, but will be around £350pwn, including own bedroom, bathroom and sitting room withing the house. If interested call Bridgette on 01225 484 190 or email bridgette@imperialstaff.com, quoting ref CSS2287
	Daily part time Housekeeper	Bath	ASAP	£10 phn
	Daily part time housekeeper required for a family home based in Bath. Duties to include all housekeeping, laundry, ironing, washing, running errands and some cooking. You will be required to do general other household work. Client usually travels quite a lot so not always in residence. 10 hours per week, 2 – 3 mornings per week (Flexible). ASAP start. £10 phn. Call Bridgette on 01225 484 190 or email bridgette@imperialstaff.com
CSHK2273	Live-in HK/Nanny	Berkshire	ASAP	£350pwn
	Lovely position available for a Live-in Housekeeper/Nanny. This position is based in Berkshire and is for a family consisting of 4 children (Aged 2-7years). You must have a good sense of humor and you must be able to swim. Your duties include all housekeeping, laundry, ironing, washing, children’s cooking including child care, school runs, helping with homework and helping to get kids ready etc. Travelling with family required during school holidays. Driver essential. This position requires a candidate that is willing to offer a long term commitment. Separate 1 bedroom flat provided (Utilities all paid for). Salary £350pwn. Overtime paid for any extra work done. ASAP start. Call Bridgette on 01225484190 or email bridgette@imperialstaff.com
	TEMPORARY Live-in HK/Cook 2/3 months	Bath Hampton	End of May	£100 per day
	Temporary Live-in HK/Cook required for elderly lady based in Bath Hampton. You must be ‘hands on’ and be able to do all housekeeping, laundry, shopping, cooking a daily meal and acting as a companion. Drivers license essential. 5 days per week. (TEMPORARY starting end May for up to 2/3 months). Bedroom and bathroom provided. £100 per day. Call Bridgette on 01225 484190 or email bridgette@imperialstaff.com
CSHK2248	Daily Housekeeper	Near Bath	ASAP	Negotiable for the right candidate
	Daily Housekeeper required for weekend residence near Bath. Energetic candidate with a stylish eye sought for a modern home. Your duties are to include dealing with guests, serving, setting of the table, laundry, washing, ironing and general housekeeping duties. You must have a eye for detail and be experienced working in a big modern home. Organizing events and basic knowledge of running a home essential. 5 day week, including weekends when family are in residence. Flexible candidate required. Working hours 8am – 4pm. Salary negotiable for the right candidate. ASAP start. Call Bridgette on 01225484190 or email bridgette@imperialstaff.com
CSHK2245	Daily Housekeeper	Berkshire	ASAP	£350-400pwn
	Daily Housekeeper required for a couple based in Berkshire. You MUST be an animal lover. Experience and a love for horses is essential. Duties to include all housekeeping, laundry, washing, ironing and family cooking. Candidate must be able to take instruction well. You will be required to look after the animals (Horses, dogs, cat etc). Flexible working hours for the right candidate. Monday – Friday with occasional weekends when couple are away. (9am – 5pm) This position is daily but could change to a live-in role if required. Salary £400pwn (daily), £350pwn (live-in). Driver preferred but not essential. ASAP start. Call Bridgette on 01225484190 or email bridgette@imperialstaff.com
	Live-in HK/Cook	Chippenham	ASAP	£350pwn
	Live-in HK/Cook required for a large manor house in Chippenham. You will have sole charge of the home. Duties to include working alongside current daily cleaner, laundry, washing, ironing, sewing, shopping, walking the dog, polishing silver and family cooking. You must be interested in cooking and be a confident cook. Flexible candidate required. Working hours 8am – 8pm with large breaks in-between. 5 day week, working occasional weekends. Lovely 2 bed self contained flat (Partners welcome). Salary £350pwn. ASAP start. Call Bridgette on 01225484190 or email bridgette@imperialstaff.com
CSHK2238	Live-in Housekeeper	West Wales	June	Negotiable depending on experience
	A Housekeeper is required to work in the main house on a Country Estate in West Wales. This is a beautiful area (voted second best destination in the world by National Geographic). A candidate that enjoys the outdoors and rural life will be well suited to this position. This is an informal family home which will require a candidate who is prepared to be flexible both with duties and hours. Duties include all usual housekeeping duties, laundry, washing, ironing, making up beds, simple family cooking, occasionally walking the dog, and 2 evenings babysitting per month. You must have experience caring for Antique furniture, silver and polished wooden floors. This is a long term position and candidates should have excellent references, a full driving license and an up to date CRB check. Partners welcome, but would need to find employment elsewhere. Self contained, furnished 1 bedroom cottage is provided. 43 hrs per week, 5 day week. Salary negotiable depending on experience. Call Bridgette on 01225484190 or email bridgette@imperialstaff.com
CSHK2234	Live-in Housekeeper/Nanny	Gloucestershire	ASAP	£350pwn
	Live-in HK/Nanny required for a family based in Gloucestershire. You will be required to work Monday – Friday, 7.30am -7.30pm, taking care of all household duties including laundry, washing, ironing, shopping and family cooking. DRIVER essential (car provided) as you will be doing school runs on a daily basis. All childcare duties related to getting kids ready in the morning, making breakfast, arranging play dates, helping with homework and occasional evening child minding if required. Candidates with excellent references and experience need apply. Bedroom and bathroom provided as accommodation. ASAP start. £350pwn. Call Bridgette on 01225484190 or email bridgette@imperialstaff.com
	Daily Temporary Housekeeper (2 months)	Bath	ASAP	£10 p/h
	Temporary Daily Housekeeper required for a couple in Bath. You will be working between two properties (Office and Home) on a daily basis doing all cleaning, laundry, ironing, washing, shopping for cleaning equipment and keeping the home clean to high standards. Experienced presentable candidate sought. Monday – Friday starting at 9am. ASAP start. £10 p/h. Call Bridgette on 01225484190 or email bridgette@imperialstaff.com
CSHK2204	Live-in Housekeeper/cook	Gloucestershire	ASAP	£neg acc to exp
	A live-in housekeeper/cook is required by our busy client for her beautiful home in Gloucestershire. Cooking to dinner party standard is a must as the principal enjoys entertaining. You other duties would include general housekeeping, laundry, ironing , walking the dog and driving the principal to London. A partner may be considered for ad hoc supplementary duties, but primarily to have his own work. Duty days/hours: 5 day week 40hrs. Salary: negotiable. Please ensure your CV, references and CRB checks are current when applying to bridgette@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref CSS2204
	Daily housekeeper	Henley-upon-Thames	ASAP	£neg dep on exp
	A dedicated and experienced daily housekeeper who is happy to work as part of a team as well as use her own initiative is sought by our clients for their home in Henley-on-Thames. The principals are in residence 4-5 months of the year, however housekeeping duties apply throughout the year. This is a fully staffed house and your duties include general housework, laundry and ironing. Candidates must posses good English diction. Although this is a daily post there is the opportunity for the right candidate to live in, should she so require. Duty days/hours: Monday – Fridays 0800 – 1630hrs. Salary is dependent upon experience. Start ASAP. Please ensure your CV, references and CRB checks are current when applying to bridgette@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: CSS2203
	Live-in Housekeeper	Monmouthshire	ASAP	£350 per week net
	A live-in housekeeper is sought by this family who live in the beautiful dales of Abergavenny. Couple may be considered with the male doing ad-hoc work as/when required. One’s main duties would be housework and laundry and preparing light family meals. A part-time daily housekeeper will do the ironing and help with the housework. There are three children aged 10 (away at boarding school), 8 and 6. and you may be asked to have sole charge if/when the principal leaves the house. This post would suit a candidate who drives, has common sense and is child and animal friendly. Duty days/hours: Monday-Friday 0730 – 1800hrs Saturdays ½ day. Salary £350 per week net includes all found s/c 2 bedroom apartment at the top of the house. Start ASAP. Please ensure your CV, references and CRB are current when applying to bridgette@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: CSS2199

Country Chef/Butler/Chauffeur/Gardener

Email staff@imperialstaff.comcall +44 (0) 207 795 6255 for further details, or click on a job code number to apply online.

Job Code	Job Title	Location	Start Date	Salary
CSB2288	Temporary Live-in Butler	County Durham	5th August - 5th October	£200 per day
	Temporary position for an experienced butler based on a large estate in County Durham. You will need to have experience working on a shooting estate to be considered for this role. All duties related to butler duties, meeting and greeting of guests, running errands if required, packing and unpacking, carrying luggage to guest rooms, liaising with owner on wine selections, preparing drinks, helping serve at breakfast and dinner etc. You will be liaising with the owner, current housekeeper and visitors on a daily basis. Butler with a ‘friendly outgoing personality’ that is prepared to join in sought for this large estate. 5 day week – Sunday to Thursday (Friday and Saturday off). Self-contained bedroom and bathroom provided. Hours to be discussed. Daily rate £200 per day including food. Start date 5th August – 5th October. All candidates with the necessary experience must please forward there CV’s to: bridgette@imperialstaff.com or call Bridgette on 01225484190
CSB2274	Gardner/housekeeper	Cirencester	ASAP	Negotiable
	Gardener that has a partner that is willing to do part time housekeeping required for a home near Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Experienced gardener and part time housekeeper sought to continue project set up by garden designer for client with formal garden within 100 acre estate. Housekeeping required approx 20 hours per week including basic family cooking. 3 bed cottage provided. Salary negotiable according to experience. Call Bridgette on 01225 484190 or email bridgette@imperialstaff.com
CSB2260	Live-in or Daily Chef	Peterborough	ASAP	Negotiable depending on experience
	Chef required for a large family home near Peterborough. Duties to include all chef duties, shopping and preparing meals on a daily basis for numbers varying usually from 2 - 6. Catering for up to 25 when there are parties. This is a long term position and family are seeking an experienced cook who has flair and an interest in developing his or her repertoire. On a normal day you will be doing 2-course lunch and 3-course dinner (including staff lunches). At weekend parties breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner. Family enjoy many cuisines but favour simple (non-Michelin) food produced to a very high standard. Fresh produce available in their garden. No serving required, however a driver is essential as shopping is required. 5.5 day week, days depend on family diary. (8am –2pm & 6pm-9pm). Family (and chef) spend part of year (c. 2 months) at otherestates in North Wales and South Yorkshire. A variety of accommodation available depending on candidate's family circumstances (Partner and children welcome). ASAP start. Salary negotiable c.£25-30k gross depending on experience and other circumstances. Call Bridgette on 01225484190 or email bridgette@imperialstaff.com
CSB2253	Live-in Chef/Housemanager	Somerset	ASAP	Negotiable depending on experience
	High profile family seeking a Chef/House manager for a large estate in Somerset. This is a varied role and will suit a candidate with excellent references and experience. Duties to include all management of the household and staff, maintenance duties, keeping the grounds kept to high quality of repair and running errands. Qualified experienced chef, cooking for shoot parties, breakfasts, lunch and 3 course meals for dinner. No cooking out of shoot season (Feb-Sept), however during the shooting period you will be cooking for 8-16 people (Oct-Jan). You must love dogs and a clean drivers license is essential. 5.5 day week including some weekends during the busy times. Bedroom within house provided. Salary highly negotiable for the right candidate. ASAP. Call Bridgette on 01225484190 or email bridgette@imperialstaff.com
	Live-in Houseman/Butler	Gloucestershire	ASAP	£400pwn
	Live-in Houseman/Butler required for large shooting estate based in Gloucestershire. This will be a varied role shared with other employees, therefore your ability to work as part of a team is essential. Duties include laying of fires, taking care of guest, acting as security, looking after the dogs and regular day to day butler/houseman duties. You must be very presentable and be very flexible. Experience helping with shoot seasons will be an advantage. Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm (flexibility is the key), however during shoot seasons you will be required to work most weekends. Small house provided as accommodation, partners and children welcome. Salary £400pwn. ASAP start. Call Bridgette on 01225484190 or email bridgette@imperialstaff.com
CSB2191	Daily Gardener	Milton Keynes	ASAP	£negotiable
	An experience daily gardener who has a working knowledge of both formal and informal gardens as well as lake and pool maintenance and topiary is sought by this family whose home is near Milton Keynes. There are approximately 25 acres in all, 15 of which are paddock and 3 woodland. The remainder are made up of orchards, vegetable and cut flower gardens. The client employs a part-time maintenance gardener and a groom. One must be self-motivated and able to work as part of a team. Duty days Monday – Friday/ gardeners hours. Salary is negotiable. Start ASAP. Please ensure your CV, references and CRB checks are current when applying to bridgette@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: CSS2191