67 household staff jobs found in Kingham

Live-in Housekeeper Near Kingham, Cotswolds Job Category: Live in Housekeeper   Job Type: Perm   Job Location: GBR   Job Salary 45k/year - 45k/year A warm and informal private family household, located near Kingham between Burford and Stow-on-the-Wold, is seeking an experienced and proactive Housekeeper/Cleaner to help maintain its full-time residence to an excellent standard. This is a hands-on cleaning position suited to someone who takes pride in their work, has excellent attention to detail and can work independently. The successful candidate will be discreet, trustworthy, organised and respectful of the family’s privacy. Responsibilities: Undertaking all general hands-on housekeeping and cleaning Carrying out deep cleaning and seasonal cleaning Cleaning and caring for bedrooms, bathrooms and reception rooms Maintaining excellent presentation and organisation throughout the residence Laundry, ironing and...

Private Cook, Near Kingham, Oxfordshire, UK Job Category: Chef   Job Type: Perm   Job Location: Kingham, GBR   Job Salary 45k/year - 45k/year A warm and informal private family household, located near Kingham between Burford and Stow-on-the-Wold, is seeking a capable and flexible Private Cook/Houseman to work alongside its long-standing live-in Housekeeper. The successful candidate will take primary responsibility for preparing fresh, healthy and well-presented family-style meals. Alongside cooking, they should be practical and willing to provide general support around the household and estate, including heavier tasks, errands and straightforward interior and exterior duties. This is ideally a live-in position, although an exceptional candidate who lives very locally may be considered on a live-out basis. Cooking responsibilities: Preparing fresh, healthy and varied family-style meals Planning menus in consultation...

Live-in Domestic Couple – Housekeeper & Cook/Houseman, Near Kingham Job Category: Domestic Couple   Job Type: Perm   Job Location: Kingham, GBR   Job Salary 75k/year - 80k/year A warm and informal private family household, located near Kingham between Burford and Stow-on-the-Wold, is seeking an experienced and proactive live-in Domestic Couple to support the smooth day-to-day running of its full-time residence. This is a varied, hands-on position combining high-standard housekeeping, family-style cooking, household organisation and practical support around the home and estate. The family is looking for a personable, discreet and flexible couple who work well as a team and are seeking a long-term position. The couple will work five days per week, including weekends, with two consecutive days off together during the week. Flexibility will be required around family life, entertaining and occasional dinner parties....

House Manager/Cook, nr Kidlington, Oxfordshire, UK Job Category: House Manager   Job Type: Perm   Job Location: Oxford, ENG   Job Salary 60k/year - 70k/year We are looking for an exceptional House Manager & Cook to take day-to-day responsibility for the smooth running of a busy family estate, situated near Kidlington in Oxfordshire – this is a live-out role so candidates applying must live within a commutable distance. This is a hands-on senior role combining household and team management, family cooking, household systems and organisation. You will lead and oversee a small household team, including a Family PA, Live-in Housekeeper, Daily Housekeeper/Cleaner, and three external grounds staff. The successful candidate will be proactive and naturally attentive to what needs doing: canvassing household and family needs, anticipating requirements, delegating appropriately and following through to completion. The...

Live-in Housekeeper, North Oxford UK Job Category: Live in Housekeeper   Job Type: Perm   Job Location: Oxford, ENG   Job Salary 48k/year - 55k/year Our Clients have a beautiful property in a 400 acre estate in the countryside, 2 miles south of Banbury, North Oxfordshire and are looking for a Live – In Housekeeper, with excellent cooking abilities. The location is very attractive, both in its setting, and in its proximity to Cotswolds countryside, to Banbury facilities and for transport links (M40/mainline trains from Banbury). The house is a large Manor House, 9 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms. Separate outdoor pool, pool house, tennis court etc. The head gardener/ estate manager and one other gardener live on the estate. This is the family weekend property where the typically come to stay on weekends/bank holidays with occasional other use in summer weeks. They arrive Friday and leave Monday. The majority of the time...

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...

Live-out Housekeeper/Cook, Warwick, UK Job Category: Housekeeper/Cook   Job Type: Perm   Job Location: Warwick, ENG   Job Salary 40k/year - 50k/year A private family based on a traditional country estate between Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a warm, capable and discreet live-out Housekeeper/Cook to join their established household team. Set within approximately 1,000 acres, the estate has a classic country aesthetic with a modern, conservation-minded outlook and is currently being thoughtfully renovated in keeping with its heritage. This is a friendly and respectful household with a lovely team atmosphere. The family value reliability, integrity, discretion and a positive sense of humour. Events, visitors and any flexibility required are planned well in advance, so the role would suit someone who enjoys being organised and prepared. The household consists of two adults and one child, who has a nanny. One of...

Formal Gardens Senior Gardener – Private Estate (Live-in Role)  Gloucestershire, UK  £30,000.00  Permanent Position Head Gardener Salary £30,000.00 PA Job ID 45154 PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE. Some gardens are maintained. Others are carefully shaped, preserved and quietly perfected over generations. We are recruiting for an exceptional private estate in the Gloucestershire countryside, home to 22 acres of beautifully maintained formal gardens, an impressive walled garden and elegant Arts & Crafts-inspired landscapes. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and passionate gardener to become part of a prestigious estate environment where horticultural standards, presentation and attention to detail are held in the highest regard. Working closely with the Head of Gardens and Parkland, you will play an important hands-on role in maintaining and developing these...

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...

Full-Time Housekeeper Wanted for a Private Family near Marlborough, Wiltshire Start Date:  ASAP Location:  Near Marlborough, Wiltshire (SN8) Working Hours:  Monday to Friday, 5–8 hours per day Salary:  £20–£25 gross per hour (depending on experience) About the Family A lovely, welcoming family of six are looking for an experienced Housekeeper to join them in their beautiful rural home near Marlborough. They have four children along with a friendly family dog.Their home has nine bedrooms, and while they enjoy entertaining every four to six weeks, day-to-day life is busy and centred around family. They are hoping to find someone reliable and proactive who is looking for a long-term position and will become a valued part of the household. Role Responsibilities This is primarily a housekeeping role, focused on maintaining a high standard throughout the home. Duties include all general cleaning,...

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...

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...

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...