Housekeeper agency support for homes in London

Housekeeper agency London: the roles we place

Daily housekeeping and household PA support are often sensible starting points; live-in roles need genuinely suitable staff accommodation rather than a spare room treated as continuous availability.

We specialise in live-in and daily housekeepers, housekeeper-cooks, nanny-housekeepers and temporary cover. We also recruit house managers, butlers and private PAs, with chefs, drivers and domestic couples as complementary appointments. Choose a role based on responsibilities, hours and supervision rather than the size or reputation of a neighbourhood.

Homes and households in London

From compact townhouses to larger family residences, London households often need skilled daily housekeepers who can work around busy family schedules. The brief may include wardrobe care, guest preparation or a closely coordinated staff team, but the actual property and routine matter more than the neighbourhood.

Nearby areas include Kensington, Chelsea, Belgravia, Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Notting Hill, Hampstead, Highgate, St John’s Wood, Richmond, Wimbledon and Chiswick. Tell us the actual address or postcode, number of regularly used rooms and how the family uses the property. A secondary home, a home office and frequent visiting relatives each create different practical requirements. We keep the family’s details confidential and use the information to explain the role accurately to suitable candidates.

Daily housekeeping and household PA support are often sensible starting points; live-in roles need genuinely suitable staff accommodation rather than a spare room treated as continuous availability.

London neighbourhoods we cover

We cover central, north and west London as well as family neighbourhoods further from the centre. The transport route, hours and actual household brief are more useful than an assumption about a postcode.

Typical housekeeper salaries in London

Typical guide ranges for households in this area include £35,000–£55,000 full-time live-out; £18–£30/hour part-time. These are guides, not verified town-specific market averages or guaranteed offers; the final budget depends on hours, experience and responsibilities. Part-time, full-time and live-in figures should not be compared without considering the underlying schedule and accommodation.

Set out gross pay, regular days, any weekend expectation and the precise duties. A request for substantial cooking, childcare or staff supervision should be assessed separately from routine housekeeping. We help you review the balance before starting a search. Our salary guide explains related employer costs and why the advertised figure should be clearly expressed.

Recruiting staff for London

Public transport can make live-out work practical, but early starts, evening finishes and journeys between properties need to be checked against the actual route. Parking and congestion arrangements are important when driving forms part of the role.

Travel should be practical for the candidate at the actual working times, not simply on a quiet afternoon. Discuss parking, public transport connections and who supplies a vehicle when driving is part of the work. If you offer accommodation, describe privacy, facilities, days off and boundaries clearly. Living at the property does not make someone continuously on duty.

Daily housekeeping and household PA support are often sensible starting points; live-in roles need genuinely suitable staff accommodation rather than a spare room treated as continuous availability.

Why families in London use Berkley Clark

We are based in Windsor, Berkshire, and meet families and candidates in person where possible. We take a detailed brief, interview candidates, take references personally from previous private households, check right to work and ensure candidates are DBS checked before a family sees a CV. For nanny-housekeeper childcare duties that are eligible, we assess Enhanced DBS and appropriate paediatric first aid.

A shortlist of suitable candidates is typically sent within five working days. We explain fees clearly and only charge when you hire: permanent placements are 15% of gross annual salary, subject to a £1,500 minimum, payable within fourteen days of the start date. Candidates never pay fees. The fees page explains the conditional replacement guarantee and temporary-to-permanent credit.

Planning an appointment in London

Before registering your vacancy, write down the essential weekly tasks and the times the household most needs support. Include your London location, salary budget, preferred start date and any accommodation. If the role combines housekeeping with cooking, childcare or administration, specify the split and identify which responsibility takes priority.

You remain responsible for making the employment arrangements appropriate to your household. Obtain professional advice about contracts, payroll, holiday, pension duties and insurance, and follow the required right-to-work procedure before work begins. Our recruitment guidance is general information rather than legal or tax advice. We help define the appointment and keep communication discreet throughout.