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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

Full-time Waiting Staff – Private Residence (Yacht-Style Service)

A discreet and professional Waiter or Waitress is required to join a small service team at a large private residence between Burford and Lechlade. Experience in hospitality, private service, fine dining, or yachting is preferred, but not essential for someone capable, hard-working, and enthusiastic. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver high-quality service as part of a friendly, professional team.

40 hours, 5 days per week (with flexibility required), live-out
Location:
Between Burford and Lechlade
Salary:
£37,500 per annum
I'M INTERESTED

Nanny

An experienced Nanny is required for a family with two children, aged 8 months and 3 years. You must be happy working as a team with the mother as it is principally a share-care role in which you each look after one child at a time. However you must be confident looking after both by yourself.The family are flexible on day and hours to suit both parties. The role could be anything from three days a week to four and a half days a week.

Part-time, Live-out
Location:
Stow-on-the-Wold
Salary:
£60,000 on a pro rata basis, depending on experience
I'M INTERESTED

Weekend Waiting Staff – Private Residence (Yacht-Style Service)

A discreet and professional Waiter or Waitress is required to join a small service team at a large private residence between Burford and Lechlade. Experience in hospitality, private service, fine dining, or yachting is preferred, but not essential for someone capable, hard-working, and enthusiastic. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver high-quality service as part of a friendly, professional team.

Part-time, 24hrs a week, Friday Saturday and Sunday
Location:
Between Burford and Lechlade
Salary:
£20 per hour
I'M INTERESTED

Housekeeper / Cook

A versatile live-in Cook and general household support required for a lovely client. The family's main priority is to find a fantastic cook who loves producing good honest food for the family to a dinner party standard. You would be required to support the housekeeper and run errands for the household. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves cooking delicious food and has a diverse range from family style cooking to entertaining to an excellent level.

Full-time, Live-in
Location:
Stow on the Wold
Salary:
£40,000 to £55,000 depending on experience
I'M INTERESTED

Weekend Assistance

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”!

Weekends, TBD, Live-out
Location:
Bibury
Salary:
Circa £25 per hour
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Housekeeper

A highly skilled professional is required to maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation. You must have extensive experience in private housekeeping within a formal or high-end residence. The ideal candidate will possess a meticulous eye for detail, a commitment to perfection, and a dedication to maintaining the highest standards with complete discretion. Experience in care of specialist items of furniture, artefacts and personal possessions are a must.

Full-time, Live-out
Location:
Near Chipping Norton
Salary:
depending on experience
I'M INTERESTED

Nanny

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.

Full-time, Live-out
Location:
North Cotswolds
Salary:
Competitive
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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