FULL-TIME NANNY REQUIRED IN SURREY LIVE-IN OR LIVE-OUT, WITH FREQUENT DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL  

A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a live-in Housekeeper, to work at one of England’s finest stately homes which is set in 700 acres in the heart of the New Forest. The house has recently undergone refurbishment in the bedrooms and bathrooms which are now themed and open to the public.

We are looking for a live-in Housekeeper to undertake housekeeping within the private quarters of the owners.

Duties will include cleaning, some cooking, receiving guests and assisting with security in the house. Working with the housekeeping team under the House Manager. Most duties will be carried out during the day, but when guests are dining or staying overnight, some evening duties will be necessary with time off in lieu.

All aspects of housekeeping, cleaning, bed making and laundry and waste management Care and cleaning of furniture, pictures and antiques Stock keeping for the food and kitchen supplies Supporting the on site security team and being on call out of hours Preparing light lunches to a high standard Running errands , shopping and meeting guests or owners from the station or airport Sorry no dependants or pets.

We are seeking an energetic dedicated housekeeper with high standards for our home.  This position is for one person only, with no dependent children, but with a partner who has their own occupation. 

You would be required to work 5 mornings a week and the role involves maintaining our home’s pristine condition which would include laundry, all general cleaning, running basic errands and occasionally helping with food preparation.  Occasional weekends, helping with dinner/lunch parties and airport runs would also be required.

This position is not suitable for a retired couple.  

This position is for a totally separate self-contained unfurnished one bedroom semi-detached cottage with  sitting room, dining room/study, bedroom and kitchen and garden with views over fields.  There is also space for a small workshop.

Country House on Wiltshire/Hampshire border. Self-contained private accommodation provided (2 bedrooms). Flexibility and willingness to be part of a team are important.

Need experience in cooking to a good standard, sometimes for numbers, using kitchen garden produce. 

Includes housekeeping, maintenance, Laying/clearing tables, security, occasional shopping/ light gardening/driving, daily poultry-care. Approx 3 shoot weekends.

Days: Thurs-Mon, Christmases essential, most Bank Holidays.

Driving licence necessary, Non-smokers only, No dogs. DBS/References please. Competitive salary, depending on experience. To start Late August/early September

LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE IN KENT Gardener and Housekeeper/Carer. Salary  £75-85k.

The role comes with a self-contained two-bedroom cottage on the property, providing comfortable private accommodation. ( Not suitable for those with children, a pet may be welcome and dog lovers ideal.) 

Non smokers, both need UK driving licences. Fluent English speakers. Right to work in UK.

We are looking for a well-rounded, experienced couple who work well as a team and independently and can each contribute versatility across both roles. A warm and experienced couple with good references who are seeking a long-term role with appreciative employers.

THE GARDENER ROLE will suit an experienced gardener able to take over the running of beautifully maintained gardens on a private estate in Kent- working with the head gardener who is looking to slow down and retire. This role offers the chance to work hands-on in a varied and stunning garden environment covering all aspects of an English garden including trees, hedges, lawns, azalea garden ,water features, pool and tennis court as well as terraces and kitchen garden. Your expertise will directly contribute to the success and beauty of the gardens.

An incredible opportunity has arisen to support this welcoming, country-loving family managing their historic property near Coleshill and caring for their two sweet girls, aged 3 and 5 throughout the week. The ideal candidate will have lots of positive energy and confidence in themselves to take initiative within the role. Looking after small children, the role can be physical at times, so reasonable physical fitness is required. They will need to be a good communicator and work well alongside existing estate staff and their cleaner during her bi-weekly visits. They will be a front of house representative for visitors so must be reliable and professional at all times.

House manager duties: The applicant should ideally have experience in managing large properties and will work with the homeowners on regular property checks. They will oversee general household systems and coordinate service providers for regular maintenance works (e.g. heating systems, window cleaning and chimney sweeping). They will manage stock levels for household supplies and cleaning products. Household laundry and ironing. Light gardening, eg. vegetable picking. Alongside the Employer, they will be an emergency contact for a small secondary cottage (a short term let on site). Being well organised and planning ahead will be key to support this client with ad-hoc events and tours, such as maintaining the formal rooms. Attention to detail and special care is important, when cleaning and looking after delicate artifacts within the home. Childcare responsibilities: Duties will include wake-up and bedtime routine, school and after school club pick up/drop offs, homework support, playtime and trips when the youngest child is not at nursery (2 half days p/w), meal planning and light cooking, packing/unpacking the girls’ bags for trips, organising the girls’ clothes and toys and managing their school calendar. The school holidays (15-17 weeks p/a) will be more childcare focused, however additional support will be arranged by the Employer so household maintenance jobs are managed. A proactive approach is required, to plan age-appropriate learning tools and holiday activities ahead of time. There might be the opportunity to travel with the family during their holidays in the UK and abroad, albeit the family will, for the most part, not require Employee to accompany them during their time away with the children. Location of the job: Rural historic estate near Coleshill Accommodation: This is a live-in role, offering a fully furnished, entirely self-contained, spacious 3-bedroom flat in a separate wing, with its own private entrance. Minimum experience Level for this job: 5 years Nannying experience with similar ages. 5 years in a House Manager role, preferably in larger, period properties Details of any training needed for this job: Paediatric First Aid Details of any qualifications needed for this job: Childcare qualifications preferred Hours of work: Flexible 9 hours per day between the hours of 7.00am–7.30pm. Days required: Monday – Friday There will be the opportunity for ad hoc incremental hours of pay during busier event periods and for additional evening / overnight babysitting when the parents are away together during the week and during weekends (all to be agreed separately) Pets in the home: No Driving required: Yes and own car preferred Job Start Date: July 2026, exact date to be agreed. There is flexibility for this to be sooner or later depending on the right candidate Job End Date: Permanent (the family hope to work with someone long term)

Overview

A highly professional family based across Dubai (TBC), India and the UK is seeking an experienced Rota Nanny to care for their two young children, a little boy aged 2.5 years and a baby girl aged 6 months, on both a shared care and sole charge basis.

The successful nanny will work closely alongside a second nanny and two hands on parents, creating a genuinely collaborative and supportive team environment. Both parents are actively involved in family life, and the household runs with warmth, organisation and a shared commitment to the children’s wellbeing.

This is a long-term appointment ideally suited to a dedicated career nanny who is truly passionate about early childhood development and who thrives within a structured, consistent and nurturing framework. The right candidate will take a proactive and meaningful role in shaping the children’s early years, fostering curiosity, independence, empathy and excellent behaviour as they grow.

Job duties

Residential Carer, Companion and Housekeeper required for a lady who is currently living in Lewes and has early onset Alzheimer’s.

We are specifically seeking Carers who have strong experience of dementia from the early stages through to the later stages to ensure continuity of care and this position is for the long-term. Ideally, you will be gentle, patient, discreet and persuasive.

The appointee is expected to provide companionship as well as practical support and to encourage our client to maintain an interest in things which she enjoys doing such as jigsaws and attending arts and craft classes.

Our client requires a driver (preferably with own car) to take her to her appointments, classes, workshops and to take her for days out.

Assistance is required with personal care, shopping and cooking. Our client will be moving to Tunbridge Wells by August 2026. It is hoped that the Carer is open about relocating to Tunbridge Wells as this support during our client’s move will be invaluable to her.

Driver/Handyperson required for private household in South Glos/Bath area. The role includes driving on an ad hoc basis, light maintenance and other associated works.

A non-smoker with a valid driving license, previous experience an advantage.

A positive attitude and gsoh essential. Salary by negotiation.

£160 per day - mother of two (13 and 11) looking for a cheerful and enthusiastic live-in carer (preferably experienced in SCI) to work 2 weeks on/ 2 weeks off and help with all aspects of busy family life - from personal care to cooking and helping with children and animals.

In the countryside with dogs, chickens and ponies. Would suit someone outdoorsy and flexible who likes animals. Anyone who likes cooking is also a bonus. 

Early starts but plenty of downtime during the day - nice job for the right person.

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We are looking for an ambitious and energetic person to manage our house management app. The role will encompass a diverse range of responsibilities although essentially focus on engaging with owners and managers of private houses and estates to demonstrate the benefit to them of using and managing their properties and assets through the app.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a good understanding of the particular needs of a private house environment with the associated challenges of managing a team and delivering high standards to demanding employers.

If you’d like to know more about the app please view a short video that highlights the key features. https://youtu.be/8dJO-syQ6UU

We offer a competitive package including share options and the potential to build a significant stake in the business.

Please apply for more information.

We are looking for an experienced Couple to look after our period country residence near Brecon South Wales. This is a country residence, we are a family based in London but will use this property on perhaps 2 weekends per month and school holidays.

When we are in residence, you will be required to work weekends but otherwise this will be a Monday to Friday role based on a 40 hour week.

This role is suited to an experienced couple who can manage their own time and be proactive. 

Duties will include:

• Hands on housekeeping/cleaning

• Laundry/Ironing

• Preparing family and guest bedrooms ready for arrival

• Cooking for the family

• Helping with house parties and drafting in additional staff

• Household security

• General property maintenance

• Household Management

• Running household accounts

• Shopping and running errands

• Working front of house when the family are entertaining

St Mary’s School Ascot is seeking to appoint a female (GOQ) residential member of staff who is enthusiastic to be part of a committed team of staff offering boarding care for the pupils in our thriving boarding school. The post is full-time appointment.

The ideal candidate must enjoy working with young people, have a good sense of humour and sound common sense. They should also have highly developed personal skills and ideally have a background in schools or other caring professions and working with young people. 

Please complete the online application form selecting Residential Member of Staff from the drop-down menu. https://www.st-marys-ascot.co.uk/recruitmentapplicationform/https://www.st-marys-ascot.co.uk/recruitmentapplicationform/

A short letter of application addressed to the Headmistress; Mrs Danuta Staunton should be included with your application form. Closing date: 9am on Friday 15 May 2026. Interviews will be held on Monday 18 May 2026.

An experienced, professional and competent Head Housekeeper is sought for a large Estate located in Surrey.

The Head Housekeeper will head up the HK department and manage two other permanent professionals: the role is hands on and requires team work, self management as well as experience in a collaborative, fair manner. The Head Housekeeper will lead by example and create a functional, sustainable working pattern. There are dogs in residence, therefore the right professional will be happy to work in a pet-friendly environment.  Flexibility and eagerness to help is key for this role : this is an ideal venture for any professionals looking for a change in settings, life- work balance and longevity.

The tone of the household is rather laid-back, the Principals travel frequently and wish to create a homely and welcoming atmosphere across all departments. 

START DATE: ASAP

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm  - flexible at times when and if required.

Looking for warm, capable and experienced cook/housekeeper/companion. Duties include cooking, driving and general household duties, and looking after two slightly cheeky Jack Russell dogs. Also helping sprightly 80-year-old lady with household tasks/shopping, etc.

The ideal candidate will be a confident home cook, a calm and organised housekeeper, and a natural companion: someone who is flexible and takes pride in a well-run home and enjoys being part of a small, close-knit household.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

Competitive salary. Live-in accommodation provided.

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A rare, long-term opportunity has arisen for a highly accomplished Senior-level Housekeeper to join a warm, busy HNW family at their beautiful 7 + bedroom country home in rural Essex, conveniently located within easy reach of Stansted Airport and excellent transport links to London.

This is a pivotal appointment within the household, replacing a much-valued housekeeper of 10 years, and is ideally suited to a traditional housekeeper with proven experience managing a household at a comparable scale and level of responsibility. This role is not suited to a general cleaner. The successful candidate will take pride in managing and maintaining a large, immaculate private home to the very highest standards.

The Role

Working within a lovely multi-floor country house, you will take ownership of the day-to-day housekeeping operations, ensuring the home is always presented to an exceptional standard and always family and guest ready.

RESIDENTIAL PARK HOME SITE MANAGER COUPLE A highly regarded Residential Park is seeking to appoint a Site Manager Couple to manage the site. This is to replace our existing Site Manager Couple. The position would suit organised, active, reliable, and self-motivated individuals. The ability to use own initiative to assist in maintaining and improving the site is essential. We aim for excellent customer service, so the ideal team must have excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering the highest standard of service.

This is a family-run residential park home site located in a coastal village approximately 2 miles west of Bognor Regis. We have 271 privately owned pitches, creating a quiet and desirable place to live and work. The estate backs onto the beautiful West Sussex countryside with the city of Chichester nearby.

The successful applicants will be offered a basic salary commensurate with experience, a commission structure based on re-sales, and a workplace pension. Additionally, onsite accommodation is provided plus a company van. The roles are permanent with a start date around mid-June 2026.  

Location: Village near Oxford Accommodation: Self-contained annex of the main residence

Overview We are an active and independent couple approaching our 90th year, seeking a qualified and experienced carer to live in a private annex on our property.

While we do not currently require full-time care, we are planning ahead. The role will involve driving, light caretaking and practical support initially, with the expectation that it will develop into a more hands on carer role over time.

The role could be part time, at least initially, which would leave the carer with the opportunity to take other part-time roles.

Key Responsibilities • Provide carer services as required and we ready to transition into a carer role, which could be full-time, as our needs evolve • Assist during periods of increased need (e.g. post-operative recovery) • Provide on-site presence, particularly when we are away • Assist with general household and organisational tasks • Run local errands, check deliveries, and prepare simple meals when required • Support with care of two whippet dogs •Occasional driving • Be first point of contact for personal alarm calls

Our clients, a busy family of four, are looking for an experienced and cheerful Housekeeper for their newly renovated 6-bedroom home (ensuite).

The home is immaculate, and the role will require the successful candidate to manage the housekeeping to a very high standard and have a good eye for detail.

Additionally, there are two outbuildings which are to be cleaned once per month.

Dog lover essential. You must be a non – smoker. Occasional housesitting when the family are on holiday circa 4 weeks per year. This will be paid by separate arrangement.

The house is quite technical; it is essentially a smart home and runs off iPads on the walls in the house, so you must be confident technically.

All household ironing, changing beds and towels.

Rural location, two miles from Wetherby. Applicants must reliably be able to commit to driving to this location each day.

Competitive salary offered to the successful applicant, 28 days holiday and a pension.  

Very attractive room with en suite bathroom to let, in exceptionally beautiful surroundings in the Scottish Borders, near the historic town of Melrose, and an hour's drive from Edinburgh. It is also within easy reach of the local hospital, the BGH.

This room would particularly suit an artist or writer or somebody doing research, or just working from home, or somebody interested in nature     It is very peaceful and quiet. There is a large and beautiful garden, bordering woodland with a river running through it.

For somebody who might be interested, there could be studio / office space in addition - to be discussed.

I am happy to rent out this room, and possible studio space, for a small rent, in the region of £200.00 for a small amount of help. (I do employ cleaning help already) I am a professional artist, myself, and am also a musician. I would love to find somebody who might broadly share my interests, which also include literature and poetry, science, psychology, gardening, and more besides. I am passionate about Cats and have worked, with my art, to raise money for Big Cats. I love all animals and birds.