Driver Houseman / Assistant in London

Leaman Consulting LLP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A private family in Central London is looking for a Driver/Houseman/Household Assistant. The ideal candidate should be confident in driving and handling household tasks, support family logistics, and enjoy working with a small team. With a salary of £50,000 DOE and various benefits, this role offers flexibility and opportunities for varied daily tasks. A love for dogs and a friendly demeanor are essential.

Benefits

Pension

Health & dental insurance

Travel expenses paid

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience as a driver, ideally with household assistant duties.
• Friendly and personable personality to integrate into a family setting.
• Comfortable with varied responsibilities and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide driving for family and assist with logistics for travel.
• Support household tasks and interactions with pets.
• Assist with office duties such as filing and data entry.

Skills

Confident driving

Practical problem-solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Basic DIY skills

Dog handling

French speaking

Job description

Driver / Houseman / Household Assistant - Private Family, London

Location: Central and West London

Start Date: Mid-January 2025 (with training period while the family is away)

Hours: Typically Monday to Friday, 9am -5pm, with flexibility for occasional varied hours when required (time off in lieu given).

Salary: £50,000 DOE

Benefits: Pension, health & dental insurance, Oyster/travel paid, 28 days holiday bank holidays

A lovely, down to earth young family of 3, is seeking a flexible, proactive Driver/Houseman/Household Assistant to support their daily life across their Notting Hill home, Pall Mall office, and occasional European travel. This is a newly created, varied position working closely with the Chief of Staff. No two days will be the same, and the role would suit someone hands on, upbeat, and happy to help where needed.

The family are relaxed, friendly, and value a personable team member with a good sense of humour. You'll be joining a small, supportive team and will be an integral part of smooth daily operations of family and office life.

Key Responsibilities

Driving & Logistics

• Confident driving for family and principal journeys (e.g., airport runs, errands).
• Assistance transporting suitcases, clothing, or items between London and Paris/Switzerland.
• Flexible to support travel logistics when required (passport essential).

Household & Family Support

• Light household assistance around the family home (new baby in residence).
• Helping with two miniature dachshunds - walks, vet trips, moving them between locations.
• Household PA tasks: managing post, returns, collecting items from storage, liaising with contractors.
• Light DIY tasks as and when (e.g. Flat pack assembly, putting up shelves/frames, minor fixes, moving furniture).
• Happy using basic tools and comfortable hiring/using a small van when necessary.

Office & Administrative Support

• Occasional help in the family office assisting the chief of staff with reconciling receipts, filing expenses and simple data entry.
• Light PA support: booking restaurants, flights/trains (alongside the family PA) when needed.
• Office management: restocking supplies, coordinating with building management for repairs.

About You

• Practical, versatile and eager to help wherever needed.
• Friendly, personable and able to integrate into a small, tight knit team.
• Comfortable with both busy days and quieter stretches.
• London based to allow for flexible hours when travel or errands are required.
• A dog lover and confident driver.
• French speaking is an added bonus.

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