Bespoke Household Recruitment

Housekeeper/Cook and Maintenance Gardener/Security couple sought to look after principals part time residence in a beautiful village just outside Oxford.

Lovely, calm & quiet family weekend house used only 20-25 weekends a year. No formal entertaining but would suit a Housekeeper who enjoys cooking and has a love of food. Duties also include all cleaning and housekeeping, general garden maintenance (tractor mowing etc), basic maintenance and management of contractors.  

This UK family is fair and friendly, with grown-up children who enjoy the country on occasional weekends.

Previous couple employed for 12 years!  

​Role is 5 days per week, working weekends when principal in residence with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. From a security standpoint, it is preferable that the majority of nights are spent on the estate. However, occasional time off away from the estate can be arranged as needed.

Private self-contained two-bedroom flat with private entrance & use of a car for work is provided as staff accommodation (all bills covered). Pets & children welcome. 

Proximity to local schools and town is good. Car for work is included.

Live-in Travelling Housekeeper
Knightsbridge, London | Switzerland | Greece
A private family of four is seeking an experienced and highly capable Live-in Travelling Housekeeper to join them on a permanent basis. This is a travelling position covering several private residences, with the family’s main home situated in Knightsbridge, London, alongside a country residence in the UK and properties in Switzerland and Greece. The family regularly moves between their homes throughout the year, and the successful candidate will be expected to travel with them when required. The position would therefore be particularly well suited to someone who enjoys travelling, is adaptable by nature and is comfortable maintaining the same high standards regardless of the location.
The successful Housekeeper will take pride in ensuring the family’s homes are beautifully maintained and presented at all times. This is a hands-on role where attention to detail is extremely important, with responsibility for the day-to-day housekeeping as well as the care and organisation of the family’s personal belongings. The ideal candidate will have strong previous experience within a private household and will be confident working to a very high standard while respecting the privacy and routines of the family.
The position is six days per week, working approximately ten hours per day, with flexibility required around the family’s travel schedule.
Live-in accommodation is provided, including during periods when travelling with the family.

EA / PA – OXFORDSHIRE
Brand new position for a private family in Oxfordshire seeking an experienced, highly organised and discreet Live-out EA/PA to provide high-level administrative, organisational and operational support to the family. This is a varied and high-impact role suited to an experienced Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant with a background in operations, events, travel or a similarly fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will take ownership of complex family administration, coordinate the household team, manage family travel and budgets, and ensure the smooth and efficient organisation of the family's busy lives.
The ideal candidate will be degree educated, proactive and solutions-focused, with excellent initiative and the ability to anticipate needs, identify problems and resolve them independently. Exceptional attention to detail is essential, particularly when managing complex arrangements, multiple priorities and significant budgets. Must live within easy commuting distance of Oxford/Banbury and be able to work from the estate office 2–3 days per week.