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Are you seeking your next domestic role in London? Applying for any job requires a balance of enthusiasm and passion, mixed with experience and any training or qualifications you need to complete the job to a high standard. But when it comes to housekeeper jobs in London, there are a few other things you need […]

Just as the Graham Agency prides itself on a personal one -to-one service, so Melanie Wand Garden Design develops and designs landscapes tailored to the clients needs and wishes as well as the garden’s particular aspects. Always a collaboration, Melanie will walk you through every stage of the process –from outline brief to design to […]

What does it take to become listed as a reputable and professional housekeeper in London? Securing the best housekeeping jobs in London requires experience and expertise, as well as a positive attitude and can-do outlook on the role which puts clients at ease. Here at The Graham Agency, we pride ourselves on working with the […]

Yes, the main Covid-19 rules have been removed, but working in a household as a member of domestic staff, there are actions YOU can take to help protect everyone in the house…including yourself. The following  are relevant extracts taken from the UK government advice dated April this year and so are the most up to […]

As an employed domestic or household staff member, flexible working hours are not really an option. However, It is possible that this is a preferred option for a friend or colleague whose work situation differs from yours. Not everyone has the automatic right to ask for flexible working hours, so it may be very helpful […]

From November 11th all those who work in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered care home in England must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, unless they are exempt. This is major step forward to protect the elderly in care and its effects will be far reaching. But it does not give mandatory protection to those […]

Your Responsibility As An Employer If you are considering hiring private staff, it is important to be aware of your responsibilities as an employer. When you hire someone to work in your home, such as a housekeeper, nanny, cleaner or butler, you will be considered their employer. Therefore, you need to ensure you meet the […]

When hiring a housekeeper, loyalty is of the utmost importance. As a professional and highly-recommended housekeeper agency in London, we only consider applicants who have worked in a similar position for at least two years. When a household hires a housekeeper, they want someone who can commit to the job and will hopefully be with […]

Be Clear About Your Expectations At The Graham Agency, we have been matching household staff with homes for over thirty years and our attention to detail is what has allowed us to persevere in this industry. In that time, we have advertised thousands of household roles and helped screen applicants for interview, so it’s fair […]

What’s The Difference Between A Live In and Live Out Housekeeper? The main difference between a live in housekeeper vs a live out housekeeper is that they will stay on the premises such as in a spare bedroom, self-contained accommodation or in an annex or particular floor for example. So somebody looking for a live […]