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."
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.
An experienced Gardener is required by a family to join a beautiful private property, set within stunning Cotswold countryside. Working alongside a Groundsman, you will take ownership of approximately three acres of established gardens, maintaining and developing them to an exceptional standard throughout the year. This varied, hands-on role would suit someone with strong horticultural knowledge, excellent attention to detail and a genuine passion for gardening.
A wonderful opportunity for an experienced live-in Housekeeper to join a young couple at their Cotswold home. This varied role combines housekeeping, household management, simple family cooking and the care of two friendly Labradors, making it ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of a home and creating a welcoming environment. As the property is one of several residences, the successful candidate will need to be confident working independently and overseeing the smooth running of the household.
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.
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.
A wonderful opportunity for an experienced live-in Cook/Housekeeper to join a mature couple in the Cotswolds. This varied role involves overseeing the smooth running of the household, maintaining exceptionally high housekeeping standards, caring for their dogs and cats, and preparing simple meals alongside occasional dinner parties. The principals are seeking a proactive, organised and discreet candidate who enjoys becoming a valued part of family life and can confidently manage the property independently when they are travelling.
A lovely family is looking for a long-term live-out nanny to care for their two young children, including a newborn. The role is primarily Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6pm, (could be 9am to 6pm for the right candidate) plus one Saturday morning a month, ad-hoc babysitting, and circa two weeks holiday travel per year. The family is looking for someone warm, organised, creative, and proactive. You must be reliable and experienced with proven longevity and impeccable references.
We are seeking a kind, capable and dependable person to support a mature couple near Chipping Campden. The role combines housekeeping duties (laundry, ironing, cleaning), cooking, practical support, driving and errands with an emphasis on companionship for the lady. This is an ideal role for someone with a kind nature, a sense of humour and strong organisation skills. The role is Monday to Friday, but some flexibility is required.
A fantastic entry-level position for an enthusiastic, fit and motivated Junior Gardener to begin a career on a beautiful private estate near Burford. Working alongside a Head Gardener and Assistant Gardener, the role offers an exciting opportunity to learn from the ground up and gain hands-on experience across formal gardens, lawns, productive areas and seasonal projects.This position is ideally suited to someone newly qualified, recently trained, or seeking their first role in professional horticulture.
We have several lovely families in the area who are looking for an experienced live-out nanny to care for their young children. The roles involve providing childcare, supporting the households with tasks such as grocery shopping, cooking, running errands, and maintaining the children's rooms. The ideal candidates will be organised, proactive, passionate about childcare, and experienced in similar roles. A hands-on approach, flexibility, and an understanding of children's developmental needs are essential.
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 !
2 years yesterday I started here, thank you as always for finding me the best job in the best place for the best people.
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!!!
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!
I can’t fault the experience we’ve had with Leave It To Us. You’ve all been phenomenal.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!!”
"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."
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
"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”
" 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!”
