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 wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic chef to join a lovely private family on their beautiful working estate in the Cotswolds. Working alongside an experienced Private Chef, the role centres around delicious, seasonal home cooking, making imaginative use of produce from the extensive kitchen garden and wider farm. This would be an exceptional opportunity for a newly trained or early-career cook looking to develop their skills and begin a career.
We are looking for an experienced, professional and highly capable Nanny for our lovely clients. The role is principally Monday to Thursday, 7.30am–7.00pm, with some flexibility to assist on very occasional Friday mornings (with time off in lieu). You must enjoy combining childcare with excellent organisation skills in order to keep the children’s day-to-day routine running smoothly.
We are looking for an experienced, highly organised and proactive Housekeeper to take pride in the presentation and smooth running of a large family house near Abingdon. You must be hands-on, covering housekeeping, laundry, ironing and the daily upkeep of the house. You will be supported by two part-time cleaners but must lead by example. You must also be a confident family cook, be comfortable around dogs and be happy to assist with the children’s logistics and occasional school runs.
A lovely opportunity for a qualified and experienced Gardener to take long-term responsibility for the beautiful gardens of a private family home near Chipping Norton. We are looking for a genuine plants person with excellent horticultural knowledge, experience across ornamental and productive gardens, and a good aesthetic eye. The role offers plenty of independence and creative input, working for a supportive family alongside a small and friendly estate team.
We are looking for an exceptional, experienced Housekeeper to take pride in the care and presentation of a beautiful private home near Chipping Norton. This is a hands-on role covering all housekeeping, laundry, wardrobe care, household shopping and the day-to-day upkeep of the property. Monday to Friday, with very occasional weekend support. Initially offered as a three-month placement, this would suit a discreet, proactive and highly organised Housekeeper who enjoys taking real ownership of a home.
A lovely family with three young children is seeking an experienced House Manager / Housekeeper / Cook for their Cotswold home. This varied, hands-on role includes household management, housekeeping, family cooking and general organisation. Weekend-focused, with Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays as the key working days. A wonderful opportunity for a warm, proactive and highly organised individual to become an integral part of family life.
A lovely family near Chipping Norton is seeking an experienced live-out Housekeeper/Nanny/Mothers Help to support the smooth running of their busy family lives and home. Working 25 hours over 5 days, the role combines housekeeping, family laundry, light cooking,errands and helping with a soon to be newborn baby. This is a collaborative, long-term position for a warm, organised and proactive candidate who will become a valued part of the family.
A family near Burford, Oxfordshire, is looking for an experienced full-time Housekeeper to oversee the day-to-day running of their home. Working Monday to Friday, the role includes housekeeping, laundry, wardrobe care, errands, light food preparation and occasional house sitting with care of the family's pets. The ideal candidate will be organised, reliable, be a part of this lovely family whilst maintaining high standards throughout the property.
Join a dedicated team on a stunning private property in the Cotswolds, this varied role offers the opportunity to work across gardens, grounds, woodlands, lakes and paddocks, supporting the ongoing care and development of a beautiful 100-acre estate. Working closely with an experienced Head Gardener, you will gain exposure to a wide range of horticultural, grounds maintenance and estate management tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands-on individual looking to build a long-term career within a private estate setting.
An exceptional opportunity for an experienced and passionate Head Gardener to join a beautiful private property and play a key role in its ongoing development. Set within 100 acres of newly established woodland, wildflower meadows, lakes, natural springs and gardens, this is a rare chance to help shape and maintain a significant landscape. You will be hands-on in all aspects of garden maintenance, with a particular focus on creating and managing an outstanding kitchen garden.
Our lovely clients are seeking an experienced and hands-on Housekeeper/Cook to care for their beautiful second home near Cirencester. Responsibilities include high-standard housekeeping, laundry and wardrobe care, household shopping and stocking, and occasional preparation of simple meals. The ideal candidate will be proactive, discreet, highly organised and take genuine pride in ensuring the property is always immaculate and ready for the family and their guests.
A long-standing client of ours is looking for a professional, proactive, and versatile live-in couple to manage and maintain their house and grounds to the highest of standards. This is their second home and you must be accustomed to working weekends. The role is ideal for an experienced couple with a background in private households. Responsibilities include immaculate housekeeping, care of fine furnishings and fabrics, light cooking, driving and errand-running and general maintenance.
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!”
