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 highly qualified and knowledgeable Gardener with a particular emphasis on plant knowledge. You will be fully responsible for the formal gardens and borders of this garden that has been established and nurtured over the past 20 years by a renowned Garden Designer and is part of the NGS. You will be part of a team of three so must be a team-player.
Traditional English family looking for a hands-on Housemanger/Head of Housekeeping to manage and maintain a large country house on a private estate. You must be highly efficient in running the household and a team of housekeepers to the highest of standards. You will be working with a full-time chef and butler. A two-bedroom private cottage provided.
An efficient housekeeper used to supporting the smooth running of a busy household. You need to be a practical, willing person able to turn your hand to anything, from the usual cleaning duties such as laundry, ironing, wardrobe management, to looking after the dogs, grocery shopping , running errands, menu planning and family style cooking. Some ad- hoc overnight stays required.
A reliable, hardworking Groundsman for the upkeep of the gardens, lawns, trees, landscaped areas and surrounding fields of a beautiful family house. You will also be required to maintain the pool and tennis court. You must have proven experience in groundskeeping, knowledge of plants, shrubs, and trees and an ability to operate and maintain lawnmowers, hedge trimmers and chainsaws. Some driving will also be required. Experience in dry-stone walling would be an added advantage.
A warm, experienced and proactive Nanny to look after a three year old and newborn. The role will be a mix of sole charge and shared care. When the three-year-old is at nursery, your primary focus will be caring for the newborn. This role also involves working closely with the mother, who will be at home part-time. An ability to work late on some Thursdays would be an advantage.
An experienced Nanny is required for a young, growing family. Must be an outdoors type who has a passion for the countryside. Experience of newborns essential. This would suit someone who is happy to work alongside the parents, be fair but firm and set boundaries when required. Occasional weekends desirable and the possibility to travel with the family.
A traditional Butler to carry out all the usual Butler tasks, to include valeting/wardrobe management, formal and informal service as well as helping out with Shoot Lunches, Lunches and Dinner parties in a large country house. Must have previous private household experience and work well in a team. The client is open to newly qualified as well as highly experienced butlers.
Traditional English family looking for a reliable experienced housekeeper to look after a beautiful eight-bedroom house. You should possess a keen eye for detail and the ability to anticipate tasks that need to be completed. Must be comfortable with dogs. Weekend help may be required on occasion and housesitting for c. four weeks a year. A two-bedroom private cottage provided.
An experienced driver / all-rounder required to support the smooth running of a busy household. Need to be a practical, willing person able to turn your hand to anything such as driving, car valeting and car maintenance, running errands, general maintenance and gardening. This role would suit ex-military, ex-police force and a degree of flexibilty is required.
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“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”
