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Household Runner Jobs in Manchester

£13–£19 an hour · Part-time or full-time weekdays

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Household Runner jobs in Manchester 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 Manchester.

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
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Open household runner positions in Manchester

No open position is listed for Manchester today. New household runner jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.

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About household runner jobs in Manchester

A household runner takes care of a busy household’s errands, deliveries, appointments and small admin tasks. In Manchester, these roles are offered by private households across Greater Manchester, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.

Manchester is known for digital media, technology, healthcare, and professional services, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as BBC MediaCity, the NHS, Barclays Technology, Booking.com, and AutoTrader. Manchester is the UK's largest tech hub outside London, with MediaCity anchoring a national broadcasting cluster.

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 Manchester

Household incomes in Manchester are shaped by an average local salary of around £36,000, which is why household runner pay here sits close to the UK average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in ManchesterTypical pay ranges, per hour. Household Runner highlighted.
Household Runner£13–£19
Domestic Helper£13–£17
Household Runner pay across UKTypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
London£14–£21
Manchester£13–£19
Birmingham£13–£18
Edinburgh£13–£19

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a household runner

Typical day — Household RunnerAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 7:30Morning chores
  2. 9:30Errands & deliveries
  3. 12:00Lunch support
  4. 14:00Cleaning & repairs help
  5. 17:00Evening tasks

Why work in Manchester?

The local job market is growing at 4.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Manchester.

Manchester is often described as “The UK's Northern Tech and Media Powerhouse”, 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 Manchester 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

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your household runner experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete UK right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a household runner earn in Manchester?

Household Runner jobs in Manchester 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 Manchester?

Most positions are live-out. Most household runner roles in Manchester 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 Manchester on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Manchester 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.