Houseman/Companion/Driver

Exclusive Household Staff; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Separate private lodge accommodation

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff is seeking an experienced Houseman/Companion/Driver to support an independent gentleman in a private Staffordshire residence. The role is live-in, with a separate private lodge provided on the estate.

You will drive the Principal to appointments and events, provide companionship, assist with mobility and daily tasks, manage errands and household administration, and work discreetly with other staff to maintain a well-run home.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a private household as a Houseman, Household Assistant, Companion, Driver, or similar.
• Full, clean UK driving licence with excellent driving skills.
• Able to assist the Principal with mobility and wheelchair support.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Friendly, patient, and personable, with excellent communication skills.
• Flexible, reliable, and discreet with high confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Principal to appointments and outings, including local National Parks.
• Provide companionship and day-to-day support to the Principal.
• Assist with general household administration, appointments, correspondence and errands.
• Run errands, shopping, and collect prescriptions as required.
• Keep the home organized and presentable alongside staff.
• Provide practical assistance around the property and general household tasks.
• Assist with mobility and wheelchair support as needed.
• Liaise with household staff and contractors; maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Be flexible for occasional evenings and one weekend day each week.

Skills

Driving

Companionship

Organisation

Discretion

Communication

Independence

Job description

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £40,000+ gross per annum (DOE)
Accommodation: Separate private lodge provided
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, with flexibility required for 2–3 evenings per week and one weekend day
Start Date: Immediate

Our client is seeking an experienced, proactive, and personable Houseman / Companion / Driver to support an independent 82-year-old gentleman at his beautiful private residence in Staffordshire.

This is a varied and rewarding long-term opportunity for a practical, hands-on individual who enjoys working within a private household and providing first-class personal support. The successful candidate will become a trusted presence within the household, assisting the Principal with day-to-day activities while helping to ensure the smooth running of the home.

The property is a well-maintained five-bedroom residence, supported by a dedicated cleaner and a full-time gardener. The successful candidate will live on the estate in a separate private lodge, offering comfortable and private accommodation. Whilst the accommodation is suitable for a married couple, this is a single role, and employment is available for one person only.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Driving the Principal to appointments, social engagements, and outings, including visits to local National Parks
• Providing companionship and day-to-day support to the Principal
• Assisting with general household administration, including managing appointments, correspondence, and personal errands
• Running errands, shopping, and collecting prescriptions as required
• Ensuring the home remains organised and presentable, working alongside the existing household staff
• Providing practical assistance around the property and helping with general household tasks
• Offering physical support when required, including assisting the Principal with wheelchair mobility
• Liaising with household staff and external contractors where necessary
• Maintaining discretion, professionalism, and complete confidentiality at all times
• Being flexible to support the Principal during occasional evenings and one weekend day each week

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working within a private household as a Houseman, Household Assistant, Companion, Driver, or in a similar all-rounder role
• A full, clean UK driving licence with excellent driving skills
• Capable of assisting the Principal with mobility and wheelchair support
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently using their own initiative
• Friendly, patient, and personable, with excellent communication skills
• Flexible, reliable, and happy to adapt to the Principal's changing needs
• Highly trustworthy, discreet, and committed to maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality