Poppy Lane Placements Ltd

FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPER/CLEANER REQUIRED IN SOUTHAMPTON – SEPARATE ACCOMMODATION PROVIDED - £28,000 - £34,000 GPA (DOE) Role: Housekeeper/Cleaner Days/Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Southampton, UK Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 gross per annum (DOE) Contract: Permanent Accommodation: Separate apartment provided Start date: Flexible We are looking for a Housekeeper/Cleaner for a full-time role in Southampton. You will be working for one principal and her son within their residence for one day per week, then overseeing the principal's rental properties which are all 2/3 bedroom. A candidate who is pet friendly is required as the family have dogs. The ideal candidate will preferably have previous experience in private households and Airbnb, hotels, or short-term rentals, and be able to work independently and manage their time effectively to meet check- in/check-out times. A driving license is required for this role and a car can be provided. Interviewing now, start date flexible. Duties and responsibilities; · Clean and sanitize all rooms, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and living areas · Change and launder bed linens, towels, and other household fabrics · Replenish toiletries, cleaning supplies, and welcome items · Check for damage or missing items and report any maintenance issues promptly · Ensure all appliances and lights are in working order To be considered for this role you must; · Have 3-5+ years of experience working as a Housekeeper/Cleaner · Be fluent in English Language · Hold the rights to work within the UK · Have excellent contactable references · Hold a valid driving license · Have (/ be willing to get) an up to date DBS certificate To apply please send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

🌴 Live-In Nanny | Bahamas | Long-Term Role with International Travel 🌎 A warm and welcoming family based in the Bahamas is seeking an experienced, proactive, and caring Live-In Nanny to join their household. This long-term role offers the chance to provide high-quality childcare in a beautiful setting while travelling internationally with the family. The family has two children, aged seven and four. The eldest is sporty and competitive with a love of tennis, while his younger sister is creative, imaginative, and adores animals. Both are affectionate and engaging once comfortable, and they thrive on a balance of active play and quiet, creative time. The nanny will plan and supervise engaging activities, support schoolwork, arrange playdates, and provide occasional proxy parenting when needed. While a chef is employed, simple, healthy meals for the children may sometimes be required. The position is six days per week with flexibility during school hours and includes lovely private accommodation. A flat salary is offered, inclusive of evening babysitting and travel days. The family travels frequently, especially to the USA and Canada, and requires a nanny who can join at short notice. Candidates must hold a US or Canadian passport and be confident drivers. A background in teaching or tutoring is highly valued, and fluency in Spanish or French would be an advantage. The ideal candidate will be warm, positive, sporty, confident in the water, and well-organised, with the maturity to balance initiative and discretion in a busy household. This is a rare opportunity to join a kind, dynamic family for a rewarding long-term role. Please send your cv to [email protected] to apply

BUSINESS AND PRIVATE PA FOR CREATIVE STUDIO, OXFORDSHIRE, £40,000 - £50,000 GPA Role: Personal Assistant Days: Monday – Friday Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm Location: Nr Banbury, Oxfordshire Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 gross per annum Start: Flexible We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to support the Directors of a world-class multidisciplinary arts facility near Banbury. The studio produces internationally acclaimed work across music, fine art, film and TV, technology, ballet, and fashion. This is a dynamic and fast-paced role suited to someone who is discreet, professional, and thrives in a creative setting. The PA will manage both business and personal affairs, ensuring seamless coordination of diaries, travel, and communications while maintaining absolute confidentiality. You’ll coordinate meetings and often act as the first point of contact for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will also handle personal arrangements for the Directors from household and staff management, events, paying invoices, booking appointments and reservations along with ensuring the studio operates smoothly day to day. The successful candidate will be confident, adaptable, and calm under pressure when things can change at the last minute. You must be comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with a small, dedicated team. To be considered for this role you must; ·      Be eligible to work in the UK ·      Have a valid passport ·      Have excellent contactable references ·      Have 5+ years experience working in a PA role in a creative environment ·      Be highly discreet and professional To apply for the position please send your CV to [email protected]. Please note that due to the volume of applications, we are not able to respond to each submission.

PRIVATE CHEF, RAVENSCOURT PARK HOUSEHOLD, LONDON W6, £60k-£70k

PRIVATE CHEF, RAVENSCOURT PARK HOUSEHOLD, LONDON W6, £60k-£70k Role: Private Chef  Days: Monday - Friday Location: Ravenscourt Park, London W6 Salary: £60k-£70k (depending upon experience) Contract: Permanent Start: November 2025 A lovely family of four based in Ravenscourt Park, are seeking an experienced and health-focussed Private Chef to prepare nutritious and family-friendly lunches and early dinners, Monday to Friday The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of balanced nutritious meal planning and will be able to provide delicious plates of proteins, salads and accompaniments based upon a Mediterranean diet and encompassing influences such as Ottolenghi and some Asian influences. As well as a pet cockapoo, the household also includes two young children - so experience catering nutritiously for kids is required Chef will also manage grocery shopping, ensure the kitchen is well-stocked, and will maintain a very organised and clean kitchen space An occasional weekend dinner party may also be requested periodically, but otherwise this is a weekday role. Limited travel to Europe for short periods a few times annually is also desirable Due to the cultural and privacy needs of the household, this position requires a professional comfortable working in a female household environment To apply for this role you must; Be eligible to work in the UK Have a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one  Have excellent contactable references Have 5+ years’ experience working as a Chef within a private household To apply for the position please send your CV to [email protected]

TOP PRIVATE CHEF, MIAMI BEACH RESIDENCE, FL. USA, $150k-$175k+

TOP PRIVATE CHEF, MIAMI BEACH RESIDENCE, FL. USA, $150k-$175k+ Role: Live-out Private Chef  Location: Miami Beach, Florida, USA Salary: $150,000-$175,000+ (DOE)  Contract: Permanent Start: October / November 2025 Schedule: Full-time, live-out in Miami International Travel: Required at periods of the year Benefits: Medical Insurance; PTO; Expenses covered during travel periods A VIP private family based in Miami Beach (FL) are seeking a skilled, creative and flexible Private Chef to prepare elegant, healthy, home-cooked meals with a focus on organic, seasonal, and high-quality ingredients Dishes for the Family (including kids) will prioritise wellness withing a home-cooked Mediterranean cuisine aesthetic - and have a strong international influences, particularly incorporating Eastern flavours (e.g. Indian, Thai, Korean, Japanese). The chef will also bring creativity in preparing fun and nutritious meals for young children. The family enjoys a light and homely approach to cuisine that is nourishing and balanced (with the occasional requirement to host and impress during dinner parties or small gatherings) This is a Live-out, Miami-based role based on a 5-day working week (approx. 246 working days pro-rata, annually). The Clients travel frequently and so would like flexibility for 6 days per week when they are in residence (with Chef taking lieu time back when they are away). Candidates will also provide flexibility to travel with the family during summer and holiday seasons (when live-in accommodation and expenses will be covered). Candidates should have strong private household experience and a top restaurant background and come with food images (or media links) and excellent contactable references ! To apply for this role you must; • Be Miami-based or willing to relocate to Miami independently - and be eligible to work in the US • Be flexible to work up to 6 days per week when Clients are in-residence and when travelling  • Have a valid police record check or be willing to obtain one • Have excellent contactable references • Have a food image portfolio or media links  • Have 5+ years’ experience working as a Chef within a private household To apply for the position please send your CV to [email protected]

TRAVEL LIFESTYLE ASSISTANT FOR UHNW CONCIERGE COMPANY, KENSINGTON - £50,000 - £55,000 GPA Role: Travel Lifestyle Assistant (with Travel Industry experience) Days: Monday – Friday (one day working remotely) Hours: 9.00am – 6.00pm with flexibility Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 gross per year Benefits: Discretionary Bonus Scheme Location: Kensington, Central London Start: ASAP For a lifestyle management company in London, we are looking for a Lifestyle Assistant to join the team in supporting their UHNW members. The company offers tailored support across travel, private household staffing, incredible events, bespoke research and the day-to-day requests. The clients vary from UHNWIs, private family offices and Royal Families. We are looking for a candidate with strong travel knowledge to bring their expertise across to their client facing teams. You will be carrying out extensive destination research, booking flights both private and commercial, designing and managing bespoke travel itineraries and to working closely with destination management companies to ensure the client’s travel piece is executed to the highest level. You must therefore have proven experience in a travel role previously with a strong network in the travel industry and hospitality. This is a fast-moving, multifaceted role which is a mixture of hands-on logistics, and creative problem-solving where quite literally, no two days are the same! We are looking for a proactive, resourceful individual with excellent attention to detail, high levels of discretion, integrity. You’ll need to be adaptable and used to multitasking. To be considered for this role you must; Have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience within the travel industry Have a valid passport Be eligible to work in the UK Have excellent contactable references Be degree educated To apply for the position please send your CV to [email protected]. Please note, that due to the extremely high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to all submissions.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT FOR CEO OF TECH FIRM, BATTERSEA - £70,000-£80,000 GPA   Role: Executive Assistant Days: Monday – Friday Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm (with flexibility) Location: Battersea, London Salary: £70,000-£80,000 gross per annum (DOE) Benefits: Bonus and Healthcare Start: November 2025 (flexible for the right candidate)   We are looking for a highly capable, experienced and personable Executive Assistant for the CEO of a tech company based in Battersea, South London.   You will be supporting in comprehensive diary and inbox management ensuring strong communication and correspondence along with assisting with the preparation of agendas, meeting minutes, action points and presentations. There will be elements of project management and carrying out research pieces for the CEO too. You must therefore be a confident communicator, be flexible in your approach and have excellent organisational skills.   The EA will have the opportunity to be involved in the wider business from engagement strategies for client onboarding optimisation and retention along with managing and executing company events and networking.   There will be an element of Private PA duties to bridge the gap between the CEO’s professional and family life from some property maintenance, booking private travel and making personal appointments, reservations and bookings.   The CEO is a very kind, warm and down to earth person who is looking to build a really strong relationship with his new EA.   Interviewing now, start date flexible for the right candidate.   To apply for this role you should;   • Be eligible to work in the UK • Be fluent in the English Language • Have a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one • Have excellent contactable references • Have 7+ years’ experience working as an Executive Assistant within a tradition corporate structure or alternatively a tech start-up environment, and with some Private PA exposure   To apply for the position please send your CV to [email protected]. Please note, that due to the extremely high volume of applications we receive we are unable to reply to all submissions.  

PRIVATE PA FOR RENOWNED CREATIVE, LONDON, £55,000 - £60,000 GPA Role: Private Personal Assistant Days: Monday – Friday Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm (with flexibility) Location: Kentish Town, London Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 gross per annum Benefits: Discretionary annual bonus, Gym membership Start: ASAP For a client of 10 years, we are recruiting for an experienced and dynamic Personal Assistant. The Client works with very high profile people in the media and so it is an exciting fast faced role with exposure to influential industry figures and a constantly evolving work environment. The role involves managing his global property portfolio whilst also handling private affairs, lifestyle support, and general administration. With a major renovation now complete, the focus will be on consolidating and maintaining these properties over the next 6–8 months. This role is ideal for someone who is agile, organised, and thrives in a fast-moving, creative environment. The successful candidate will be proactive, confident, and adaptable – someone who can structure their own day, communicate effectively, and take initiative when needed whilst remaining flexible to the Principal’s changing needs. This role is best suited to someone who is comfortable operating independently, with experience liaising with household staff and service providers, and who enjoys working in a dynamic, non-corporate setting. The role will involve some international travel on occasion and requires a candidate who is confident at driving in London. Interviewing now for an ASAP start. To be considered for this role you must; ·      Be eligible to work in the UK ·      Have a valid passport ·      Have excellent contactable references ·      Have 5+ years experience working in a Private PA role for an UHNWI ·      Be highly discreet and professional To apply for the position please send your CV to [email protected]. Please note that due to the volume of applications, we are not able to respond to each submission.