31 household staff jobs found in Henley-on-Thames

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...

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...

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...

Housekeeper/Nanny - Full-Time - St Albans, Hertfordshire Position:  Permanent Job Reference:  DB1032 Job Title:  Housekeeper Nanny (70% Housekeeping, 30% Childcare) Location:  St Albans, Hertfordshire Children:  One boy aged 9 and one girl aged 4 Pets:  None Salary:  £55,000 gross per annum, depending on experience Hours Required:  Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 7:00pm Start Date:  3rd September 2026 Driver:  Yes, car provided for use on duty First Aid:  Required or happy to obtain Overview A warm, friendly and professional family based just outside St Albans are seeking an experienced Housekeeper Nanny to become an integral part of their household. This is a housekeeping-led role that combines high-quality housekeeping, household organisation, and family administration with wraparound childcare for two school-aged children. The family have employed the same...

Live Out Housekeeper/Nanny Job Start Date:  September 2026 Location:  West London Salary:  £43k - £45k GPA Job Ref:  237300 Live-out Housekeeper/Nanny Job in Kensington A lovely family in Kensington are looking for a caring, kind and warm Housekeeper/Nanny to join their home. They have two children aged 10 and 13, they also have two dogs. The family reside in a 4 bedroom property.  The ideal candidate would be flexible in their duties and a real all rounder.  Duties to include: Cleaning, laundry and ironing School pick ups (walking distance) Meal prep Dog walking Run errands Booking appointments  Liaising with contractors  House: 4 bedroom, 4 storey house Days & Hours: Monday to Friday, 12/1pm - 7/8pm  Salary: £43,000 - £45,000 gross per annum  Start: September Job number: 237300

3895 Housekeeper / Nanny / Cook     Queens Gate, London SW7     £125 per day = £625 net week plus £50 food allowance = £675 net weekly     Mon-Fri - 8am - 8pm with break time      Lovely Family looking for a temporary Housekeeper/Cook/Nanny to assist the two boys, ages 12 and 14 years old. Duties: Cleaning, shopping, and preparing meals for boys Bringing and picking up the boys from activities.               Live In (Own Room),       August Start 

Live-in Cook (Tagalog Speaking) HNW Family St John's Wood, London (NW8) Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum (DOE) Schedule: 40-45 hours per week | 5–6 days per week Accommodation: Live-in Start Date: ASAP CPS Private Staffing is seeking an experienced Live-in Filipina Cook for a warm and welcoming private household based in St John's Wood, London (NW8). The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious and family-style meals for 2 adults and 3 young children, whilst maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen. Key Responsibilities Preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner for the family. Cooking healthy, balanced meals suitable for both adults and young children. Planning weekly menus in consultation with the family. Grocery shopping and managing kitchen stock. Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic...

Live-out Housekeeper/Cook in St John’s Wood St John's Wood £50,000-£55,000     Our private clients, a lovely family of 3,  are seeking an experienced, proactive Housekeeper/Cook for their large 4-story property in St John’s Wood. Must also love dogs and be happy to care for the family’s small dog when they travel. Key Responsibilities Overall care and smooth running of the household High-standard housekeeping (with support from a cleaner 3x per week) Cooking healthy, Mediterranean-style meals (light lunch/supper) Weekly shopping & household errands Managing deliveries, meeting contractors & greeting guests Dog care: daily walk for a friendly small dog plus occasional overnight care at the house Overseeing contractors and maintaining household organisation   Ideal Candidate Flexible and happy to adapt to the family’s schedule Positive,...

Private PA Location London Type Full-time Salary £65K Job ID 962083 Private PA to UHNW Principal Chelsea, London (live-out) Salary: c. £60,000 - £65,000, depending on experience   One of our private clients requires an exceptionally organised and discreet Private PA to support a UHNW principal across her London residence and additional homes. This is a traditional, entirely private role — not a business support position — suited to a candidate who thrives within a highly directed working style and takes pride in precision, consistency and impeccable follow-through. The principal is a traditional, detail-oriented individual with high standards and clear expectations. She values loyalty, discretion and absolute accuracy above all else.    Key Responsibilities Comprehensive diary and lifestyle management Extensive travel planning and...

Travelling COS/Private PA/HM - Fluent Arabic - Knightsbridge, London with frequent international travel to Abu Dhabi and Cairo Job Reference KHS00CC578     $60,000-$90,000  London Contract Type: Perm Travelling Private PA / House Manager / Chief of Staff - FLUENT ARABIC!   $60-$90 USD (Tax free) DOE Location: London (Knightsbridge) with frequent international travel to Abu Dhabi and Cairo   Fluent Arabic is essential part of the role, as PA/HM/COS req to manage teams of Arabic speaking staff in Abu Dhabi and Cairo   A young private couple are seeking an experienced, highly organised, and discreet Travelling Private PA / House Manager / Chief of Staff to oversee their personal and household affairs across multiple international residences.   Based primarily in Knightsbridge, London, the successful candidate will travel regularly to Abu Dhabi...

Nanny/PA who can drive in Marylebone, W1G Location:  Marylebone, W1G Start:  Between 24th August to 1st September 2026 Salary:  Competitive market rate based on qualifications and experience Days:  Monday to Friday Hours:  Term time: Monday to Thursday 1pm–8pm (one day per week 2pm–10pm), Friday 1pm–5:30pm. School holidays: Monday to Thursday 8/8:30am–7pm, Friday 8/8:30am–1pm Children:  G5, B10, B12 We are looking for a warm, engaging, and proactive Nanny/PA/Family Assistant for our lovely returning clients with three bright, kind children aged 12, 10 and 5. The children attend three different schools, so the family are looking for someone switched-on, energetic, fun and exceptionally organised. This is very much a nanny-first position with added PA and family-assistant duties. The ideal candidate will enjoy spending time with the children, playing with them after...

PRIVATE PA TO SUPPORT A WONDERFUL UHNW FAMILY Reference Number 1698683 City Central London Salary From £65,000 Salary to £85,000 Salary Period annum Job Type: Permanent Job Hours: Full-time We are delighted to be supporting a truly lovely UHNW family in their search for an exceptional Private Personal Assistant to become an integral part of their close-knit family office.   This is a wonderfully varied role supporting the family’s principal and wider family, becoming a trusted point of contact across their private affairs. Whilst the role has one direct principal, you’ll naturally support multiple family members and work closely with an established family office team, making this a true family PA position rather than a traditional one-to-one Private PA role.   The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys becoming part of the fabric of a family, supporting them through both the everyday moments and the important...

Private Chauffeur Job – London | Luxury Household Location: London Salary: £55,000–£60,000 PA We are seeking an experienced Private Chauffeur to join a prestigious London household. Working within a team of two chauffeurs on a rotational basis, the successful candidate will provide discreet, reliable, and professional transport for the Principal and family. Applicants should have previous experience driving for high-net-worth individuals, possess an excellent knowledge of London, and demonstrate the highest standards of presentation, confidentiality, and customer service. A calm and adaptable approach, together with a commitment to safety and professionalism, is essential. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established private household in a long-term position.