Staff Of Distinction

About Us

Staff of Distinction is the UK’s leading specialist Household Staffing agency placing Staff in London, the UK Countryside and Overseas. Established in 1996 by Sarajane Ambrose, whether you need a Housekeeper to ensure the smooth running of your home or an Estate Manager to streamline your property portfolio and oversee staff, our team of dedicated experts can facilitate all of your staffing needs.

Jul 31, 2026  
Live in Housekeeper, Gloucestershire, 48289 A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced, reliable and proactive live-in housekeeper to join a warm family of four living in a beautiful countryside property in South Gloucestershire. The family have two young children and are looking for a long-term housekeeper to help maintain their spacious home to an exceptional standard. Staff Duties Duties will include daily cleaning of the property, managing all household laundry and ironing, ensuring the home remains organised and well-presented, and providing occasional assistance during social occasions such as dinner parties. The role will also involve occasional childcare and babysitting by mutual agreement, house-sitting while the family are away for weekends or holidays (typically 2–3 weeks per year), and caring for the family’s small dog, cat, and chickens during their absence. Candidates who are happy to assist with light cooking and/or gardening would be...
Staff Of Distinction Gloucestershire, UK Full time
Jul 31, 2026  
Live-out Nanny/HK, Highbury, Islington 48322 A warm and welcoming family is seeking an experienced, proactive, and organised Live-Out Housekeeper/Nanny to support the smooth running of their household and care for their three children, aged 10 (boy), 8 (girl), and 5 (boy). Staff Duties This role is based in Highbury, Islington. Working 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (could consider 5 for the right candidate if preferred). Duties include school pick-ups, assisting with homework and reading, preparing healthy family meals, managing the children’s laundry and ironing, carrying out general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and organised home, walking and caring for the family’s friendly dog, organising after-school activities, and providing a minimum of one evening babysitting session per week. A driver is highly desirable. Essential Notes Interviews to commence immediately for an asap start but there is some flexibility up until the beginning of...
Staff Of Distinction Islington, London, UK Permanent
Jul 31, 2026  
Live-out Nanny/Housekeeper, Buckinghamshire, 48123 Organised and proactive live out Nanny/Housekeeper sought to join a warm and welcoming family based in Buckinghamshire, supporting the smooth running of their beautiful 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom home while caring for their two children, aged 3.5 and 6 years old. Staff Duties Working Monday to Friday, 9:00am–6:00pm, the successful candidate will be responsible for all general housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry and ironing, as well as preparing healthy family meals and maintaining a clean and organised home. Childcare responsibilities will include school pick-ups, taking the children to after-school activities and clubs, driving the family to appointments when required, and providing attentive, engaging care. A confident driver is essential, and a car will be provided for all work-related duties. Candidates who speak Italian, Spanish or French would be highly desirable, although this is not essential. The...
Staff Of Distinction Buckinghamshire, UK Full time
Jul 31, 2026  
Live out Head Gardener, Berkshire, 48156 A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an experienced, hands-on and creative live out Head Gardener to join a prestigious traditional country estate with an historic manor house, set in the beautiful Berkshire. Staff Duties This is a rare opportunity for a proactive and self-motivated horticultural professional to take full responsibility for the management, maintenance and ongoing development of extensive gardens and grounds, working closely with the principals and Estate Manager to deliver the long-term vision for the estate. The role is Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with some weekend flexibility required. The successful candidate will oversee the full care of lawns, hedges, borders, shrubs, trees and rose gardens, including planting, pruning, weeding, watering, feeding and managing pests and diseases, as well as implementing seasonal planting plans, maintaining garden structures and equipment, safe use and upkeep of...
Staff Of Distinction Berkshire, UK Full time
Jul 31, 2026  
£70,000 yearly
Domestic Couple, Ascot, 48024 A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an experienced, professional and hands-on live in Domestic Couple to join an informal family household based in Ascot. Staff Duties This is not the main residence for the principal and the family are typically not present Monday – Friday. Working 5 days per week including weekends and are flexible with hours. The family also have an elderly dog, therefore applicants must be pet friendly. The role is five days per week and includes regular weekend working, with at least one day off each week. A team of Gardeners are employed. One member of the couple must be a confident driver with a full, clean driving licence; a Mercedes R-Class will be provided for work-related duties, including grocery shopping, running errands and occasional driving to the family’s London residence. Responsibilities include full housekeeping to a high standard (no cooking required), laundry and ironing, maintaining the...
Staff Of Distinction Ascot, UK Full time
Jul 31, 2026  
Live out Housekeeper, Bath, 47328 Full Time, Live Out, Working Monday - Friday, 6 hours per day   A proactive and highly organised live out Housekeeper is sought to assist a client based in Bath.   Staff Duties   The role would suit a reliable, attentive and adaptable individual who takes pride in maintaining a well run household. The family have children but no duties are required. Responsibilities will include general housekeeping, laundry, ironing, running errands and maintaining the household to a high standard. There will also be house/dog sitting when the family travels, so the candidate must be pet-friendly and comfortable around the family dog. The successful candidate will be a natural self-starter, proactive and flexible, able to work independently and use their initiative while becoming a trusted support to the family. Working Monday – Friday, 6 hours per day.   Essential Notes  ...
Staff Of Distinction Bath, UK Full time