Head Chauffeur

Exclusive Household Staff; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff in London, Mayfair, seeks an exceptional Head Chauffeur to lead a small chauffeur team and manage seven luxury vehicles. The role requires overseeing daily services for the Principal and family, ensuring discretion, safety, and impeccable standards across all transport operations.

Responsibilities include managing rotas, coordinating schedules, and maintaining fleet presentation. Rolls-Royce experience and a clean UK driving licence are essential, with a 5 days on/2

Qualifications

• Experience leading a chauffeur team in a UHNW household.
• Experience with luxury fleets (Rolls-Royce preferred).
• Deep knowledge of London roads.
• Excellent presentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily chauffeur services for the Principal and family.
• Lead and support a team of three Chauffeurs; manage rotas and operations.
• Coordinate driving schedules for seamless coverage.
• Oversee fleet maintenance and presentation of seven luxury vehicles.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and liaise with providers.
• Drive across London and the UK with strong route planning.
• Coordinate travel with other household staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Fleet management

Excellent driving

UK driving licence

Job description

London, Mayfair, Salary £70,000 - £75,000

Our UHNW client, based in Mayfair, is seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Head Chauffeur to lead their professional chauffeur team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished chauffeur with strong leadership skills to oversee the smooth operation of a busy private household transport department while continuing to provide first‑class driving services to the Principal and family.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of three Chauffeurs, overseeing a fleet of seven luxury vehicles, and ensuring the highest standards of service, discretion, and professionalism are consistently maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily chauffeur services for the Principal and family, ensuring safety, punctuality and discretion at all times
• Lead, manage and support a team of three Chauffeurs, overseeing rotas, performance and daily operations
• Coordinate all driving schedules to ensure seamless coverage for the family's requirements
• Oversee the maintenance, servicing and presentation of a fleet of seven luxury vehicles, ensuring they are always in immaculate condition and ready for use
• Conduct regular vehicle inspections and liaise with suppliers and service providers as required
• Drive confidently throughout London and the UK, maintaining excellent route planning and traffic awareness
• Work closely with household staff to coordinate travel arrangements and logistics
• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, professionalism and security awareness at all times

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chauffeur, Senior Chauffeur or in a supervisory chauffeur role within a UHNW household or for a high‑profile individual
• Demonstrable experience managing chauffeur teams and overseeing luxury vehicle fleets
• Extensive experience driving high‑end luxury vehicles, with Rolls‑Royce experience being essential
• Exceptional knowledge of London roads and surrounding areas
• Strong organisational and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a small team
• Immaculate presentation and excellent communication skills
• A clean UK driving licence
• Demonstrated longevity and commitment within previous positions
• Flexible, adaptable and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as required
• Highly security conscious with complete discretion
• Must reside within a 45‑minute drive of Mayfair

Team Structure

The Head Chauffeur will lead a team of four drivers (including themselves), ensuring seamless transport operations and exceptional service for the Principal and family.

Schedule

• 5 days on / 2 days off (rota‑based, including weekends where required)
• Hours: 7:00am – 6:30pm
• £70,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.