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.
A great opportunity for a fabulous couple, where the primary focus is on finding an exceptional cook, with the second role focusing on housekeeping or maintenance / driving, or a combination. This is a long-term opportunity for a proactive, professional couple to help run a beautiful Cotswold house in stunning surroundings.
A truly family orientated household is looking for an extra pair of hands to help them over the weekends and can offer more days if required. This is a position for someone who is based locally to Bibury and has a muck-in attitude and is happy emptying the dishwasher, tidying the kitchen, laying a table and most importantly helping to prep food in the kitchen. This would be a lovely varied role in a beautiful house where the Principal is looking for her “second wife”!
A lovely couple with grown up children are seeking an experienced live-in housekeeper with previous experience working in a private country household. The role is primarily focused on day-to-day housekeeping and laundry, but a love of cooking would be a real bonus. This position would suit someone who enjoys being part of family life, is trustworthy, and can confidently manage their own time as the family travels frequently. While the family is away, you will share responsibility for caring for the two dogs alongside other staff.
A discreet and professional Service Stewardess is required to be part of a team for a large private residence near Burford. The ideal candidate may come from a private service background or have experience as a stewardess or in luxury hospitality. You should have experience of informal and formal service. Start date: ASAP
We are looking for an experienced live-in Housekeeper/Cook to care for a family home in GL7, which is used during weekends and holidays. The role involves maintaining the property to a high standard, including housekeeping, laundry, food preparation, and ensuring the home is always ready for the family’s arrival. Strong communication and organisation skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently. Your accommodation will be a 2.5 bedroom private cottage with its own garden and garage.
We are looking for a professional and experienced Head of Service for a formal Private Household. This hands-on role involves managing a team of three staff and overseeing daily service operations, for both formal and informal service. The ideal candidate must have a background in private households, yachting, or luxury hospitality, and will need to demonstrate strong leadership, discretion, as well as attention to detail maintaining consistently exacting standards.
A professional and experienced Rota Chef is sought for a formal household. This seasonal role runs from early October to early April, with a mandatory 2-week trial alongside the current chef. You will cook for the principals and their guests on a daily basis. The role requires flexibility, discretion, and the ability to cater to specific dietary needs. Previous experience as a Private Chef in a substantial private household is essential.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a housekeeper to excel as a new generation moves into this large country house on a private estate, recently refurbished to the highest standards. You must be hands-on, highly efficient in all aspects of running a household, and able to lead a team of housekeepers to an exceptional standard. You will work alongside a full-time chef and report to the Estate Manager. A private two-bedroom cottage is provided.
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!”
