52 household staff jobs found in Henley-on-Thames

PERMANENT LIVE-OUT SENIOR QUALIFIED GARDENER - NR HENLEY-ON-THAMES, OXON Prestigious private estate near Henley-on-Thames has a vacancy for a local live-out Senior Qualified Gardener The estate comprises of 4/5 acres of formal designed gardens & several acres of woodland The role will be a “hands on” role working as part of the existing garden team. Duties will include general & routine maintenance of the gardens, lawns, woodlands, outbuildings & garages. Introducing organic zones in the garden & woodlands. Responsible for the day to day upkeep of garden & grounds & all ongoing projects. Liaising with external contractors, vendors & suppliers. Local driving which will include collecting equipment & plants, taking machinery for servicing etc. Preparing monthly budget & expenses, keeping inventory of equipment & products Essential requirements: – Recognised gardening qualification (Ideally RHS level 2/3)...

PERMANENT LIVE-IN OR LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER/COOK - NR HENLEY-ON-THAMES, OXON *NEW ROLE* A lovely opportunity to join a friendly family with a calm, respectful working environment. A proactive Housekeeper/Cook is required for a private household. The role is varied and requires someone with high standards, initiative, and a calm, flexible approach. Key Duties – General household cleaning and upkeep to a high standard – Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management – Care of delicate fabrics and household items – Arranging fresh flowers throughout the home – Provisioning, menu planning, shopping & family Cooking – Table setting and clearing – Care and maintenance of antique furniture and household items, ensuring appropriate cleaning and preservation methods are used – General household organisation and presentation Experience – 5 years + experience in a similar private household role – Strong attention to...

PERMANENT LIVE-OUT EXPERIENCED NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER - HENLEY-ON-THAMES TOWN CENTRE *New position* Friendly family has a vacancy for an experienced local live-out nanny/housekeeper Duties will include sole care of 4 year old, taking/collecting from school, organising fun, age appropriate activities inside & outside of the home. Keeping child’s bedroom, toys & clothes clean, tidy & organised, preparing & cooking healthy & nutritious meals. When child is at school general housekeeping duties will be required eg: cleaning, laundry, ironing, family cooking, errands & shopping (full job description can be provided) Potential candidates must have relevant employed experience in a similar role, a proven employment track record & excellent checkable references. Enhanced DBS on the update service & paediatric first aid essential Smart & tidy appearance Excellent spoken & written English Live locally Car driver...

Reading UK - Live-in Governess/Nanny - 5-days pw incl. weekends - Boys 2, 4 & 6 yrs old A professional and dedicated Governess/Nanny is required for three boys, aged 2, 4, and 6. The core focus is on their holistic development, education, and overall well-being in a structured and loving home environment. Working 5-days per week including weekends, with 2 mid-week days off. Location is a large home set in acres of land, within a village approx 20 minutes from Reading/Newbury Accommodation: Own ensuite bedroom within the main house. A Housekeeper/Nanny is also employed. Key Responsibilities Educational & Developmental Focus • Create and implement age-appropriate learning activities to stimulate cognitive, emotional, and physical growth. • Foster language development through reading, storytelling, and interactive games. • Cultivate a stimulating environment that encourages curiosity, independence, and a love of learning. • Monitor...

Mother's Help to Support Busy Family in Cookham Dean, Near Maidenhead - Berkshire Location:  Cookham Dean, Berkshire Start Date:  ASAP Working Hours:  Monday to Thursday, minimum 16 hours per week (ideally 2:00pm–6:00pm) Additional Hours:  The family are happy to offer additional hours to the right candidate if desired Salary:  £18–£23 gross per hour (Depending on experience) About the Family A warm and welcoming family based in Cookham Dean are looking for a reliable and proactive Mother's Help to support them with the smooth running of their busy home. They live in a six-bedroom house and have a cleaner, so this role is centred around family support rather than deep cleaning. This is a varied position, ideal for someone who enjoys helping wherever needed and is looking to become a valued part of a family's routine. The Role Your afternoons will be spent helping keep the household running...

Temporary Housekeeper Windsor & Reading, Salary: £25 gross per hour EHS #9526 Temporary Housekeeper/Household Assistant We are currently seeking an exceptional Temporary Housekeeper to join a private household for a short-term assignment from 29th September to Friday 9th October. The family will be based between their Windsor home and Estate in Reading, so candidates who are able to travel comfortably between both locations are preferred. The successful candidate will have extensive experience working within Grade 1 listed properties, UHNW private households and/or five-star hotels, with an exceptional eye for detail and the ability to work to the highest standards. Duties: Full housekeeping, including cleaning bathrooms, dusting, polishing and vacuuming Hotel-standard bed making and meticulous care of the property Laundry and ironing, including the care of fine clothing and delicate fabrics Wardrobe and cupboard organisation Packing and unpacking luggage...

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...

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...

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...

CP1069: Head Gardener for Private Estate in Oxfordshire, UK Head Gardener Overview A beautiful private family-owned property in the North Oxfordshire area is looking for an Estate Head Gardener. The gardens comprise of ornamental gardens, an orchard, a productive walled garden and glasshouse, cutting gardens, gravel garden, nuttery, wildflower meadows, pond and wetland, flowering tree and shrub walk; the overall character is naturalistic alongside formal hedging, lawns and topiary providing structure. The estate is managed according to organic principles and the existing team suppport the owners’ passion for regenerative methods of managing landscape, promoting biodiversity and exploring and developing methods to garden with sensitivity to nature and the wider landscape, whilst simultaneously ensuring that the ornamental gardens are kept to the highest standard. Additionally, a cut flower business is run from the estate grounds and the Estate Head Gardener will...

Nanny Housekeeper - Part-Time - Weybridge, Surrey Position:  Permanent Job Reference:  DB1050 Job Title:  Nanny Housekeeper Location:  Weybridge, Surrey (KT13) Children:  Four-year-old boy and baby due November 2026 Pets:  Two cats Salary:  £25.00 gross per hour Hours Required:  20-25 hours per week, Monday to Friday mornings, with some flexibility around exact hours Start Date:  26 October 2026 Driver:  Yes - car provided for use on duty Overview A lovely family based in Weybridge is looking for a warm, kind and reliable Nanny Housekeeper to join them as they prepare to welcome their second child. The family has a four-year-old son and a baby due in November. Initially, while the baby is newborn, the role will focus on practical household support, including laundry, tidying and food preparation. The family already employs a cleaner for five hours each week, so this is not a heavy cleaning role. An...

Housekeeper - Part-Time - Farnham Position:  Daily (Live Out) Job Reference:  DB1047 Location:  Farnham, Surrey Children:  None Pets:  Two Labradors and one cat Salary:  £25 gross per hour Hours Required:  16-20 hours per week, worked over flexible days or half days. The principals are open to discussing the most suitable working pattern with the successful candidate. Start Date:  ASAP, although the principals are happy to wait for the right candidate Driver:  Yes - Own car required Overview A private household based on an estate near Farnham is looking to appoint an experienced Housekeeper to support the day-to-day care and organisation of the home. This is a permanent, part-time position within a five-bedroom residence. The principals are looking for someone who is reliable, friendly, proactive and takes genuine pride in maintaining a clean, organised and well-presented home....

Nanny Housekeeper - Part-Time - Walton-on-Thames, Surrey Position:  Daily (Live Out) Job Reference:  DB1049 Location:  Walton-on-Thames, Surrey Children:  Two boys aged 12 and 16 (the eldest attends boarding school during term time) Pets:  One cat Salary:  £25-£30 gross per hour Hours Required:  Monday to Friday, approximately 1:00/2:00 pm to 7:00 pm (approximately 25-30 hours per week). Flexibility to increase hours during the school holidays would be appreciated and agreed in advance. Start Date:  ASAP Driver:  Yes - Car provided for use on duty Overview A warm and professional family based in Walton-on-Thames are looking to appoint an experienced Nanny Housekeeper to become a valued part of their family. This is a lovely long-term role, combining after-school childcare with housekeeping and household support. During term time, the earlier part of each afternoon will be spent...

ACCOMPLISHED HEAD HOUSEKEEPER SOUGHT FOR UHNW SURREY ESTATE Reference Number 1698691 CitySurrey Salary From £50,000 Salary To £55,000 Salary Period annum Job Type Permanent Job Hours Full-time An excellent opportunity for an experienced and accomplished Head Housekeeper to join a fully staffed, well-structured UHNW private estate in Surrey has become available. This is a key leadership role within a well-run home, suited to a professional who takes genuine pride in maintaining exceptional standards and leading a team with confidence, warmth, and discretion. You will oversee and support the housekeeping team, ensuring the property is maintained to the highest levels of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation at all times.   While leading from the front, you will remain hands-on, involved in daily cleaning and the careful maintenance of fine materials including marble, silver, crystal, and antiques, as well as overseeing specialist...

BRILLIANT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR A SENIOR/HEAD BUTLER IN SURREY Reference Number 1698690 City Surrey Salary From £50,000 Salary To £55,000 Salary Period annum Job Type Permanent Job Hours Full-time A brilliant opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior/Head Butler to support an ultra-high-net-worth family at their Surrey residence.  Overseeing and working as part of a butler team in a fully staffed household, you will contribute to the smooth running of the household and take responsibility for the food and beverage service, so a proactive attitude and excellent communication skills are essential requirements for this role.   Duties will include the service of all meals and snacks throughout the day, liaising with the Chef daily to present the menu to the family, and dealing with any deliveries and returns. Meeting and greeting guests and providing an exceptional level of service, you will be well-presented,...

EXCEPTIONAL HOUSE MANAGER REQUIRED FOR UHNW PROPERTY IN SURREY Reference Number 1698689 CitySurrey Salary From £60,000 Salary To £65,000 Salary Period annum Job Type Permanent Job Hours Full-time An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced House Manager to join a prestigious UHNW private residence in Surrey, near Bagshot. Responsible for the smooth day-to-day operation of a large, fully staffed household, you will oversee a permanent team of approximately 25 staff, increasing to 40-50 when the principals are in residence.   This role would suit an experienced hospitality professional with a background in luxury yachting, UHNW private households or five-star hotels, who has progressed into a management position through either Food & Beverage or Housekeeping. Exceptional standards of service, presentation and operational excellence are consistently maintained at this property, so a brilliant eye for detail and terrific...