Household Runner jobs in Edinburgh typically pay £13–£19 an hour (about £2,250–£3,300 a month full time). Most positions are live-out, with a usual schedule of part-time or full-time weekdays. Employers ask for driving licence and own car often required and right-to-work checks. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Edinburgh.
- Typical pay
- £13–£19
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- £2,250–£3,300
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Rare
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Part-time or full-time weekdays
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open household runner positions in Edinburgh
No open position is listed for Edinburgh today. New household runner jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Household RunnerAbout household runner jobs in Edinburgh
Working as a household runner in Edinburgh means joining a private household. The household runner takes care of a busy household’s errands, deliveries, appointments and small admin tasks, and families across Edinburgh and the Lothians hire for this role all year round.
Edinburgh is known for asset management, fintech, informatics, and tourism, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as NatWest Group, abrdn, Baillie Gifford, Skyscanner, and the University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh is the UK's second-largest financial centre and manages hundreds of billions of pounds in assets.
Main duties
- Run errands and collect deliveries
- Book and wait for tradespeople
- Shop for groceries and gifts
- Drop off and collect dry-cleaning
- Keep receipts and a task list
Household Runner pay in Edinburgh
Household incomes in Edinburgh are shaped by an average local salary of around £38,000, which is why household runner pay here sits above the UK average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a household runner
- 7:30Morning chores
- 9:30Errands & deliveries
- 12:00Lunch support
- 14:00Cleaning & repairs help
- 17:00Evening tasks
Why work in Edinburgh?
The local job market is growing at 3.7% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh is often described as “Scotland's Finance and Fintech Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Driving licence and own car often required
- Organisation and reliability
- Smartphone and messaging skills
- Background check
Working in United Kingdom
- Right to work in United Kingdom: Workers need the right to work in the UK; employers must check documents before employment starts.
- Checks: employers usually ask for right-to-work checks, references and a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check — an enhanced DBS check for roles with children or vulnerable adults.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage.
- Contract: Employees must receive a written statement of employment particulars from their first day of work.
Live-in or live-out?
Most household runner roles in Edinburgh are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your household runner experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete UK right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a household runner earn in Edinburgh?
Household Runner jobs in Edinburgh typically pay £13–£19 an hour (about £2,250–£3,300 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in household runner jobs in Edinburgh?
Most positions are live-out. Most household runner roles in Edinburgh are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a household runner in UK?
Employers ask for driving licence and own car often required, organisation and reliability and right-to-work checks. You must also have the right to work in United Kingdom.
What does a household runner do day to day?
A household runner takes care of a busy household’s errands, deliveries, appointments and small admin tasks. Typical duties include run errands and collect deliveries, book and wait for tradespeople, shop for groceries and gifts.
How do I apply for household runner jobs in Edinburgh on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Edinburgh hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a household runner work?
A typical schedule is part-time or full-time weekdays. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.