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We connect dedicated professionals with welcoming households who promote a positive and rewarding working work environment. Our adage is to “connect good people with good people”. Explore our current household staff roles that match your skills and experience and join our network of exceptional professionals wanting to make a positive impact within households across the Cotswolds."

What our clients are looking for

Our clients need household staff with dedication, experience, and reliability. They value trustworthy professionals who demonstrate a strong commitment to their roles and have a proven track record of longevity in their positions. If you are a dependable and experienced individual ready to make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply for one of our local household positions.

Roles we are looking for

Housekeeper / House Manager

We are looking for a highly capable individual who will enjoy taking real ownership of a beautiful Oxfordshire home. With three young children, the family are generally in residence, on average, one weekend a month and during the school holidays, when the role becomes more hands-on with housekeeping, household organisation and simple family cooking. This would suit someone practical and proactive, with excellent private household experience, strong longevity and confidence to use their initiative.

Live-in,Full-time
Location:
Boars Hill
Salary:
£50,000–£70,000
I'M INTERESTED

Full-time Gardener

A lovely opportunity for a qualified and experienced Gardener to take long-term responsibility for the beautiful gardens of a private family home near Chipping Norton. We are looking for a genuine plants person with excellent horticultural knowledge, experience across ornamental and productive gardens, and a good aesthetic eye. The role offers plenty of independence and creative input, working for a supportive family alongside a small and friendly estate team.

Live-out, Full-time, 4-5 days per week
Location:
Near Chipping Norton
Salary:
£40,000-£50,000
I'M INTERESTED

Housekeeper/Nanny

A lovely family near Chipping Norton is seeking an experienced live-out Housekeeper/Nanny/Mothers Help to support the smooth running of their busy family lives and home. Working 25 hours over 5 days, the role combines housekeeping, family laundry, light cooking,errands and helping with a soon to be newborn baby. This is a collaborative, long-term position for a warm, organised and proactive candidate who will become a valued part of the family.

Live-out, Full-time
Location:
Near Burford
Salary:
£20-£25 per hour
I'M INTERESTED

Assistant Gardener

Join a dedicated team on a stunning private property in the Cotswolds, this varied role offers the opportunity to work across gardens, grounds, woodlands, lakes and paddocks, supporting the ongoing care and development of a beautiful 100-acre estate. Working closely with an experienced Head Gardener, you will gain exposure to a wide range of horticultural, grounds maintenance and estate management tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands-on individual looking to build a long-term career within a private estate setting.

Live-out, Full time
Location:
Near Chipping Norton
Salary:
£38,000–£45,000
I'M INTERESTED

Head Gardener

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced and passionate Head Gardener to join a beautiful private property and play a key role in its ongoing development. Set within 100 acres of newly established woodland, wildflower meadows, lakes, natural springs and gardens, this is a rare chance to help shape and maintain a significant landscape. You will be hands-on in all aspects of garden maintenance, with a particular focus on creating and managing an outstanding kitchen garden.

Live-out, Full time
Location:
Near Chipping Norton
Salary:
£45,000 to £55,000
I'M INTERESTED

Part-time Housekeeper

Our lovely clients are seeking an experienced and hands-on Housekeeper/Cook to care for their beautiful second home near Cirencester. Responsibilities include high-standard housekeeping, laundry and wardrobe care, household shopping and stocking, and occasional preparation of simple meals. The ideal candidate will be proactive, discreet, highly organised and take genuine pride in ensuring the property is always immaculate and ready for the family and their guests.

Part-time, 20 hours per week, Live-out
Location:
Near Cirencester
Salary:
£22-£25 per hour
I'M INTERESTED

Housekeeper and Driver / Maintenance Couple

A long-standing client of ours is looking for a professional, proactive, and versatile live-in couple to manage and maintain their house and grounds to the highest of standards. This is their second home and you must be accustomed to working weekends. The role is ideal for an experienced couple with a background in private households. Responsibilities include immaculate housekeeping, care of fine furnishings and fabrics, light cooking, driving and errand-running and general maintenance.

Full-time, Live-in
Location:
Near Chipping Norton
Salary:
£70,000 to £90,000
I'M INTERESTED

Testimonials

Thank you for all you you've done

Thank you so much for all you've done to secure this role for us , you really managed to move the process on wonderfully and we are both totally amazed how its all fallen into place so seamlessly ...well done and thank you again !

Jonathan & Jenny

The best place for the best people

2 years yesterday I started here, thank you as always for finding me the best job in the best place for the best people.

SV

Helped us realise our dream

You both so richly deserve our gratitude, you have enabled us to realise our dream of working together. What’s more, you introduced us to the nicest family and most idyllic environment in which to work…thank you thank you thank you!!!

HC

Pleasure to work with you

It was a pleasure to meet and work with you both to get here and should we come across others who express a desire to work in this field we won’t hesitate to recommend your service!

HC

Thank you all so much

I can’t fault the experience we’ve had with Leave It To Us. You’ve all been phenomenal.

HC

Can’t do without them

“Leave it to Us have been instrumental in every aspect of helping us with this property. From purchase to moving in, contacts, suppliers, staff, trades, 50th birthday parties in Italy, in fact just about anything, I couldn’t have done it all without them. Wholeheartedly recommend.”

JB

First port of call

“Kitty and Camilla helped us recruit a wonderful couple. They understood the requirements and only introduced suitable candidates and then provided all the support necessary to make the whole process very straightforward. They have also helped source other services from computer gurus to property surveyors. They are definitely our first port of call when we need help. And they are fun and delightful to work with.”

PP

Saved the day

“Kitty really saved the day for me, we required an emergency gardener to sort out a few issues and Kitty found the most exceptional individual. The gardener pulled out all the stops and really understood our requirements under the circumstances. He was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and efficient.  What I love about Kitty is that she didn’t panic, she was straight-forward, picked up our request immediately and got the job done to the highest standard. Kitty knew the standard we required and solved our dilemma with true professionalism.”

Kelly Hoppen CBE

Such a find!

“We are settling in nicely to our house and I wanted to drop you a quick note to tell you how thrilled we are with our new housekeeper.  She’s such a find! Not only does she have the best attitude and work ethic, she is an absolute pleasure to have around the house, AND she’s also the best chef we’ve ever had! Thank you thank you!!”

CS

Fun, engaging, highly-focused

"Kitty and Camilla are the dream team providing seamless help for all your household needs.  They helped clients of mine find several members of staff and provided them with various options in a timely and efficient manner.  They are a joy to work with - fun, engaging and also highly focused. They have a seemingly never-ending book of contacts and potential applicants for varying household roles.  I would have no hesitation in recommending them."

Buying Agent: Hannah Edge

Slick and efficient

“Having been told by friends I was after the ‘holy grail’ of childcare and not to keep my hopes up, Leave it to Us found me not only 1 but 2 holy grails to choose from! Their service was slick, efficient and super-professional and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again and again. In fact I may go back to bed and just Leave it to Them!”

KM

A human approach

“You stand out from all the other agencies, with a totally different and human approach which I so appreciate. Your kindness and positivity helped me navigate this phase and stay positive too. You are the only kind agency I work with.”

Candidate

They know everyone

“Kitty & Camilla have been a godsend when hiring nannies, housekeepers, occasional staff etc. Between them they know EVERYONE and they have the experience and judgment to work out what you really need. They are honest and straight-talking. You also feel they are genuinely passionate about getting the right person for your role. It is such a competitive market here in the Cotswolds, but they move quickly and particularly in closing the deal and getting someone signed up. They have been invaluable in terms of ongoing advice too. A HUGE thumbs up from me.”

JM

Exceptional experience

“We had an exceptional experience with Leave it to Us, thanks to Kitty and Camilla. They helped us hire a Property Manager for us, and we couldn't be happier. She has become an invaluable asset, seamlessly integrating into our team and enhancing our operations. We can't imagine life here without her. The professionalism and dedication of Kitty and Camilla made the hiring process smooth and efficient. Highly recommended!”

Ben Wilson

Found us a real gem

"We would just like to highlight that we love working with Chef Fionna! She has a wonderful energy and is always accommodating with our catering needs. A real gem to work with – Thank you Kitty and Camilla and please pass on the family feedback onto Fionna”

NU

You've been absolutely brilliant

" Thank you so much for all your help (and for being so patient!), you've been absolutely brilliant. I don't think I've ever had such a positive experience finding a job as I've had with this one.

I'm so glad to have made this decision and it turned out well!”

SM