38 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...

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...

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...

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...

Housekeeper Nanny - Part-Time - St Albans Position:  Housekeeper Nanny (75% Housekeeping / 25% Childcare) Job Reference:  DB1042 Location:  St Albans, Hertfordshire Children:  One little boy aged 9 months Pets:  One lovely 6-year-old Cockapoo. He attends doggy day care on two of the working days but will occasionally be at home, so the successful candidate should be happy around dogs. Salary:  £24 to £25 gross per hour Hours Required:  18 to 21 hours per week   Preferred working pattern: Tuesday: 12.30pm to 7.30pm Wednesday: 12.30pm to 7.30pm Thursday: Flexible hours Alternatively,  the family would also consider: Tuesday: 10.00am to 7.30pm Wednesday: 10.00am to 7.30pm   Start Date:  September 2026 (flexible for the right candidate) Driver:  Not required Overview A warm and welcoming family based in central St Albans is...

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...

SW6, Parsons Green.  Part time nanny/mother’s help/housekeeper (re# 5503) SW6, Parsons Green.  Part time nanny/mother’s help/housekeeper required for family with three children (4, 2 and 4  months).  The family are relocating back to London and are looking for help supporting their busy household.  The role is a combination of childcare and housekeeping/cleaning and it is essential that candidates are confident and experienced in both areas,  with the ability to build a good relationship with the parents and children (this is a shared care role).  Must be reliable, able to work on own initiative and also take direction, have a good knowledge of nutrition and be able to cook children’s meals.      Monday 1 pm to 6pm. 1pm to 3pm cleaning, then at 3pm pick-up 2 year old from school then help care for the 3 kids along with mother.  - Tuesday 3pm to 6pm. 3pm pick-up 2 year old from school and bring her back,...

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

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,...