HomeOrganisers is a specialist domestic staff recruitment agency established in 1970. Your CV is the first impression you give, and it’s important that you present yourself and your background clearly and professionally. A strong CV will help you stand out as a housekeeper, nanny, or other domestic staff candidate.
1. Personal Details
Start your CV with the key personal details so we know who you are. Include:
- Full name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Photograph (optional, but helpful)
Personal Statement – Write a short paragraph (under 6 lines) explaining why you suit this type of role. Highlight your strengths, experience, and what you are looking for. If relevant, mention your visa status and whether you hold a full UK driving licence.
2. Career History – Most Recent First
Please list your employment history in reverse chronological order. For each role, include the following details:
- Dates of employment: e.g. Jan 2020 – Mar 2023
- Job title: e.g. Full-time Live-out Housekeeper
- Employer name or type:
- For private roles, use discretion. Acceptable examples include: Private Family – Weybridge or Private Family – Jane (first name only), Kensington
- For companies or hotels, list the full business name (e.g. Hilton Hotels)
- Location: town or area
- Household or workplace summary: e.g. size of property, number of adults, children, or staff
- Description of duties: a clear overview of your day-to-day responsibilities
- Ages of children cared for: if applicable
- Reason for leaving: be honest but professional
3. Training & Qualifications
List any relevant training, certifications or qualifications that support your work in domestic staffing. You do not need to list all school-level qualifications such as GCSEs unless directly relevant.
- Childcare, nanny, housekeeping or domestic training (e.g. Norland, CACHE, MNT, City & Guilds)
- First Aid or CPR training
- Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificates
- Driving licence status (if applicable)
- Other professional or vocational training
4. References (Do Not Include on Your CV)
Please do not include contact details for referees on your CV. This protects the privacy of previous employers, especially in private households. We will request reference details at the appropriate stage.
However, please have the following information ready:
- Full name of your referee
- Their role or relationship to you (e.g. previous employer, household manager)
- Email address and phone number
- Dates of employment and role they are verifying
If you're unsure whether someone is happy to be contacted, please ask their permission first.
Note: A reference from your current employer will only be requested at the point of offer.
All references must be up to date and verifiable — we cannot proceed without them.
5. Formatting Tips
- Keep your CV clear and up to date
- Include all relevant roles, with more detail on your most recent positions
- Use a clean, professional font and consistent formatting
- Check spelling and grammar carefully
- Use bullet points to keep the layout readable
6. Ready to Register?
Once your CV is updated and complete, you're ready to start your registration with HomeOrganisers.
Click here to register as a candidate or contact us today to get started.