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Domestic Staff Agency

Private PA Job

Pembury Partners are currently searching for a talented Private/ Executive Assistant for a new exciting London-based opportunity. The role is a mix of private and corporate duties and will require multitasking and organisation. Amazing role for a dynamic professional, fluent  English, Private PA background is a must.  The principal also runs a foundation and the PA will be involved in related  projects. This role is Monday to Friday, four days in the Soho-based family office and one day in the Client’s north London home.  

 Amongst the duties:

Coordinate and schedule calendar appointments for family 
Manage all incoming and outgoing communications
Schedule travel
Planning events for charity 
can write report and presentations 

Skill Set required:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Ability to handle multiple tasks while staying organized
5 years min Private PA experience
Some corporate experience
Flexibility  

Benefits and package: £40k GPA

For more information and to discuss in confidentiality, kindly contact Darren Lewis at darren.lewis@pemburypartners.com

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Couple or Head Housekeeper Job

International Client of Pembury Partners are currently looking to hire either a Domestic Couple or a Head Housekeeper to focus on the upkeep of their property based in the Centro Storico in Venice, Italy.

The scope of the role will be reflected in the option acquired to care for the property: this is a semi formal household and the main focuses will be around the housekeeping, laundry and wardrobe management and cooking (if a couple). Additional members of private staff are already in place to ensure the duties are fairly distributed and high standards of upkeep are reached and maintained. This is not a role that will require management nor logistical input but 7* skills are needed to meet the Principals’ expectations. Separate accommodation will be provided to the Professional/s, flexibility in hours also in place.

Ideally a professional with a conversational knowledge of spoken Italian will be needed.

Amongst the duties:

Upkeeping of the property
Full housekeeping duties
Managing care and cleaning of artefacts, marble, wood and ceramics
Work in collaboration with additional staff members
Ideally 5.5 days per week – later start in the morning and earlier finish if not required for dinner
Normal European buffet-style service (no silver)
Additional cooking if a couple is considered (healthy, non-complex dishes)

Skillset required:

Italian conversational and English ideally
Discreet and respectful – easy going and reliable
Able to work to the highest of standards – excellent wardrobe and laundry management
Experience in similar background

Salary and accommodation: negotiable and competitive, separate apartment will be provided to Housekeeper or Couple

To discuss further and express your interest please email Elvie Dakin at elvie.dakin@pemburypartners.com

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Governess/Nanny Job

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work for a friendly family at their private residence in North West London to provide childcare in the afternoons for the Principals’ four children, ranging from 6 to 11 years. Must be flexible in their approach, perform all tasks that relate to the children’s care and welfare, assist with homework, and create a happy, safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment to enable the children to develop and thrive. Housework duties concerning the children’s requirements will be required together with heating up and preparing some food. Travel is essential.

 Amongst the duties:

Monday to Thursday 2pm-9/930pm and over nights at request. School holidays Monday to Thursday – 9am -9pm and overnights as requested
Provide a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for the children.
Education promotion relating to reading and writing and assisting with all homework.
Accompanying the children on school runs, appointments, activities, and play dates with other children on the Principals’ instructions.
Assisting with meals, cleaning children’s bedrooms, bathrooms, and playrooms.
Assistance with homework, reading, and educational games appropriate for the children’s ages.
Communicating with the Principals on all aspects of the care of their children.
Travel abroad with the family.
Ensuring the children have the appropriate equipment/dress code for their individual activities. 
Overnight care in the form of babysitting and monitoring duties.

Skillset required:

Childcare qualification- Montessori or Norland or NVQ
English spoken to Native level
IT literate
Pet friendly

Salary and accommodation: £15 gross per hour negotiable and £60 per overnight. This is a live out position but own room provided during overnight care  

For a confidential chat and to discuss further, kindly contact Nadine Swartz at nadine.swartz@pemburypartners.com

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SEN Nanny Job

Pembury Partners  are looking for two nannies with strong experience of working with babies with disabilities. Our client has an 8 month old child and is looking for two SEN nannies to join a team of  specialist caring for the little one.

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Nanny Job

A wonderful new opportunity for a professional and experienced nanny has arisen in Italy.  Our Clients travel between their homes in Milan and Tuscany and have a little boy who is 15 months old. The ideal Nanny will be educationally focused and familiar with milestones and development of children of this age and will be able to work in a team with the parents. The family do travel when able to the Caribbean and the USA. The ideal candidate will speak fluent English and ideally Italian, although the latter is not a must.

The role is full time 5 and a half days a week, as per Italian service standards. The role is to start in March/April.

Amongst the duties:

Caring for the toddler
Preparing healthy meals for him and doing all nursery duties
Activities and playdates
Getting him ready to travel, packing, unpacking
Supporting Mum with sleep training and sleep schedules for travel

Skill Set required:

Fluent in English, Italian would be beneficial but not a must
A warm friendly supportive Nanny who will integrate well into their lives
Someone organised, child focused, energetic and confident
Experience in similar ages a must, with observation of milestones, and developmental games and learning through play

Benefits and package: salary negotiable on experience and qualifications. Accommodation in Milan and Tuscany included.

To discuss further please contact Nadine Swartz at nadine.swartz@pemburypartners.com

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Head Waiter Job

Pembury Partners are looking for a Head Waiter to work as part of interior team within a formal private residence in the heart of Monte Carlo. The service assistant will be in charge of formal service, table setting, pantry organisation and silver polishing and will work along side the housekeeping department, the Chef and the Estate Manager. The role will suit a professional who has had experience working in top hospitality establishments within the Cote d’Azur -restaurants and hotels – and are looking to break into the private sector. The professional will be supported and trained from the beginning on the job. This is a fully staffed, formal household.

The right service assistant will be based within a short commute to Monaco. Huge opportunity for a junior professional looking for a professional career in private service

Amongst the duties:

Silver and European service
Pantry management and provisioning
Silver polishing
Table setting
Working in a team and along other departments
Daily assistance of the Principal

Skillset required:

Junior experience working in top establishments, hotels and/or local restaurants
Willingness to learn and eye for detail
Resilience and able to work in a team
Passionate and self-motivated
Based within a short commute of Monte Carlo

Salary and benefits: negotiable

Please contact Elvie Dakin at elvie.dakin@pemburypartners.com to discuss the role

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Houseman and maintenance Manager Job

We are looking for an experienced live in houseman with maintenance duties, for a role within a fully staffed and structured property in North London. The property is comprised of 15 bedrooms and runs on  shift patterns with a team of experts running different departments. The ideal professional will have experience working in similar settings, will be used to operating and maintaining high tech systems. The houseman will be used to working in large teams and will troubleshoot and

Amongst the duties:

Ensure the smooth running of all mechanical and electrical systems, IT and CCTV skills key.
Deal with builders and contractors
Look after and maintain the high-tech security system
Pool and hot tub maintenance
Pet care – 2 dogs
Care and maintenance of the family’s cars, ATV’s and dirt bikes
Driving and chauffeur duties, general upkeep work
Assisting with the smooth running of daily operations
Flexible working hours  – sustainable working frame

Skillset required:

English speaking
Experience in similar roles within London/UK
Army background desirable
Confident driver  – luxury fleet management expertise

Accommodation: separate annex within residence grounds

Salary £37,000 -£40,000 gross per year

To discuss further, please contact  Darren Lewis at darren.lewis@pemburypartners.com

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Estate and Facility Manager job

Our Clients are looking for a professional estate manager and facility expert to take on a full-time permanent role at the residence in North London. This is a fully staffed household, semi formal and well structured.

As Estate Manager, you  will be working with a large household and assisting the principal with any requests. This role will suit a highly experienced candidate with a hands on approach and excellent communication skills:

Amongst the duties:

Liaise with Family office
Management of property
Management of all household staff (13) in London  
Liaise with sub-contractors as well as undertake ad-hoc maintenance and refurbishing work e.g. electricians, builders, architects, designers
Manage all household security
Household systems upkeep
Occasionally act as chauffeur
Assist with ad hoc tasks
Troubleshooting

Skillset required:

Fluent level of English is a must
Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Household/Estate Manager for a HNW family/families in the UK
Holder of driving license and experience of driving prestige cars
Well-mannered with the ability and expertise to communicate with principal and family
Outstanding time-keeping and management skills
Flexible with working hours and available 24/7 for any emergencies;
Stress-resilient with hands-on can-do attitude;

Accommodation : separate annex to the main residence

Salary £45,000 -£50,000

 To discuss further, please contact  Darren Lewis at darren.lewis@pemburypartners.com

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Family Assistant Job

Pembury Partners are delighted to be assisting London-based Clients looking to add an exceptionally energetic team player to their family. The Clients  are looking for a friendly, professional person who is flexible and excellent with looking after the needs of their children who are almost 4, 7 and 10 years of age. This is a fully staffed household and the ideal candidate will be  collaborative, respectful as well as hands- : someone who will muck-in alongside the rest of the staff members when stretched and also take initiative. You have a wide variety of responsibilities, supporting not only the children and the parents but being supportive to the PA, the Housekeeper and the Chef. Synchronizing tutors or weekend help, arranging children’s parties, keeping track of their social calendars, stocking up on their school uniform requirements or stationary shopping. You are a multi tasker who possesses problem solving skills and the flexibility and willingness to go with the flow.  This is a busy family who travel between London and their 2nd home outside of London and will travel internationally when conditions are better in the year.

Role starts in March 2021.

Amongst the duties:

Traveling with the family
Working closely with other household staff
Packing for family for holiday and weekends away
7am to 7pm 5 days a week
Cooking for the children if the chef is not around.
Organise closets, pantries & drawers when needed.
Housekeeping support
Organizing children’s social activities
Driving children to activities and school
Running errands when requested

Skill Set required:

Extensive childcare experience
Fluent in English
Good work ethic
Driver must be very experienced.
Hugely organised, eye for detail  and proactive
Able to take Initiative.
Similar experience in comparable settings
Collaborative team player

Benefits and package: In residence accommodation, salary very competitive depending on experience.

For more information and to discuss in confidentiality, kindly contact Nadine Swartz at Pembury Partners at nadine.swartz@pemburypartners.com

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Family Assistant Job

Pembury Partners are delighted to be assisting London-based Clients looking to add an exceptionally energetic team player to their family. The Clients  are looking for a friendly, professional person who is flexible and excellent with looking after the needs of their children who are almost 4, 7 and 10 years of age. This is a fully staffed household and the ideal candidate will be  collaborative, respectful as well as hands- : someone who will muck-in alongside the rest of the staff members when stretched and also take initiative. You have a wide variety of responsibilities, supporting not only the children and the parents but being supportive to the PA, the Housekeeper and the Chef. Synchronizing tutors or weekend help, arranging children’s parties, keeping track of their social calendars, stocking up on their school uniform requirements or stationary shopping. You are a multi tasker who possesses problem solving skills and the flexibility and willingness to go with the flow.  This is a busy family who travel between London and their 2nd home outside of London and will travel internationally when conditions are better in the year.

Role starts in March 2021.

Amongst the duties:

Traveling with the family
Working closely with other household staff
Packing for family for holiday and weekends away
7am to 7pm 5 days a week
Cooking for the children if the chef is not around.
Organise closets, pantries & drawers when needed.
Housekeeping support
Organizing children’s social activities
Driving children to activities and school
Running errands when requested

Skill Set required:

Extensive childcare experience
Fluent in English
Good work ethic
Driver must be very experienced.
Hugely organised, eye for detail  and proactive
Able to take Initiative.
Similar experience in comparable settings
Collaborative team player

Benefits and package: In residence accommodation, salary very competitive depending on experience.

For more information and to discuss in confidentiality, kindly contact Nadine Swartz at Pembury Partners at nadine.swartz@pemburypartners.com