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Professional family living in a rural village close to Henley-on-Thames are looking for an experienced nanny/housekeeper to assist them in the running of their home & caring for their children 5 years & 7 years & new baby due March 2027. This will be a shared cared role with the Mother. We are hoping to find someone who is looking for a long-term role and would enjoy growing with our family as the children get older. We are both hands-on parents who love spending time with our children, but we’d really value the support of an experienced nanny/housekeeper who shares our approach to raising kind, confident and happy children
Duties will include
• Assisting with before & afterschool care for the older children
• Preparing healthy meals and snacks
• Organising fun activities and play
• Supporting homework where appropriate
• Helping the children wind down after busy school days
• Some care of the new baby next year
• General cleaning of the whole house
• Laundry and ironing
• Keeping bedrooms, toys and play areas organised
• Managing school bags, uniforms and children’s belongings
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:
• Warm, kind and emotionally intelligent
• Fun, energetic, calm, organised and reliable
• Animal lover essential as family have a dog
• Experienced with housekeeping
• Experienced caring for children of a similar age
• Car driver not essential but would be an advantage
• Looking for a genuine long-term role
Occasional evening or weekend babysitting would be appreciated by prior arrangement
For the live-in role separate self-contained accommodation will be provided
Monday – Friday
Flexible start & finish times between the hours 7am – 7pm
40 working hours a week
Salary from £ 40,000 gross p.a
Start date anytime but latest January 27
Professional, friendly family are seeking a long-term local live-out qualified/experienced nanny/pa to become part of their extended family
Duties will include care of the children 5 years old & 7 years old. Alongside the normal nursery duties & school runs & whilst the children are at school, the role will include tidying & organising the household, family laundry, family cooking, with the emphasis on healthy, fresh & nutritious meals, errands & shopping, organising contractors, accepting deliveries, assisting with the family pets
Potential candidates must have relevant employed experience as a Nanny/PA with school age children, a proven track record, longevity in former roles & excellent references. Must be a confident family cook & have an enhanced DBS check registered on the update service, paediatric first aid, public liability insurance, confident driver with a full clean driving licence. Ideally a nanny that would be willing to travel abroad with the family
Location – Nr Henley-on-Thames
Work use of a car is provided for the Nanny
Monday – Friday (approximate weekly working hours 40, start & finish times will vary, but flexibility will be required)
Salary £ 45,000 – £ 50,000 gross p.a (dependent on qualifications & experience)
Required Asap (May be able to wait longer for the right candidate)
Friendly family has a vacancy for a local experienced live-out part-time Housekeeper
Duties will include general housekeeping, making & changing beds, laundry, ironing & putting away clothes, tidying & organising of the household
This is a very informal household with 4 young children, 2 dogs & 2 cats, family very much want the housekeeper to feel part of their extended family
Previous recent experience as a Housekeeper in a private household setting is essential, ideally several years experience as a Housekeeper, a proven track record & excellent references
DBS check will be required
Car driver with own transport
Live locally
Smart & tidy appearance
Excellent spoken English
Required:
Around 25 hours per week
Can be flexible on hours and days between Monday – Friday
Hourly rate up to £ 25.00 gross per hour
Start date asap
Informal family are seeking an experienced nanny/housekeeper to join their friendly family of 5 (Children 7 years, 13 years & 16 years)
Duties will include:
– School pick up for 7 year old & occasionally for older children, taking to extracurricular activities as required, reading, playing games, supervising playdates
– Preparing & serving after-school snacks/meals for the children
– Managing bedtime/evening routine for 7 year old
– Cooking simple family meals eg: curries, lasagne, macaroni cheese
– Laundry/putting away clothes (no ironing)
– Making & changing beds
– Receiving food deliveries
– Cleaning kitchen after preparing meals
– Keeping household tidy (separate cleaners are employed)
Previous experience in a similar role will be required along with excellent references, enhanced DBS registered on the update service & first aid
Must be a confident driver, clean licence & business class insurance for transporting the children (mileage will be paid)
Required:
Tuesday – 1pm – 7pm
Thursday – 1.30pm – 7.30pm
£ 20.00 – £ 22.00 gross per hour (dependent on experience)
Required asap
*POSITION FILLED BY HENLEY NANNIES*
Friendly family of five are seeking an experienced, proactive & energetic Cook/Housekeeper for their private weekend & holiday home near Henley-on-Thames
Duties will include:
– Daily cleaning & presentation of the main residence to a high standard
– Care of delicate surfaces, fine furnishings & specialist finishes
– Laundry & ironing, care of fine fabrics
– Bed making, changing beds, room presentation
– Restocking household supplies & guest amenities, including regular food management
– Kitchen organisation
– Deep cleaning of the property when the family are away
– Accepting deliveries, running errands & shopping
– Proactively managing an organised system for the day-today running of the home
– A good standard of family Cooking
– Liaising with the principles
Personal Attributes:
– Previous recent employed experience in a similar role with a HNW family (ideally 5 years experience)
– Excellent references will be required from all previous employers
– DBS check
– Confident driver with & own transport
– Highly organised with an excellent eye for detail
– Proactive & self motivated – able to work without supervision
– High energy & confident communicator
– Flexible & adaptable to changing priorities
– Discreet, trustworthy & professional at all times
– Calm & personable disposition
– Smart appearance & excellent spoken & written English
– Happy working as part of a close-knit family, in a rural location
Requirements:
– 5 day working week, to include weekend working
– 45 hour working week, flexible start & finish times
– Flexibility will be required with working hours
– Additional hours will be given back as time off in lieu
– 28 days holiday to include bank holidays
Annual salary £ 40,000 – £ 45,000 gross p.a (negotiable depending on experience)
1 bedroom self-contained furnished small annex provided, utilities included, own entrance & garden – partner welcome following own occupation, 1 small pet considered
Must have right to work in the UK status
Start date October
Location: South Oxfordshire
About the Estate:
The property is in South Oxfordshire, at the heart of a beautiful 2000 acre shooting estate. The formative grounds were laid out by a leading Landscape Architect practice 20 years ago and continue to be developed and enhanced. The gardens form a central part of this ongoing evolution, offering exposure to a truly diverse and rich horticultural environment
What we are looking for:
A hard-working, enthusiastic assistant gardener who is eager to develop their career and grow with us
Previous horticultural experience within private estates is highly desirable, but an enthusiastic attitude, strong practical abilities, and a natural aptitude for gardening are highly valued
Passion for plants: Possessing a strong natural aptitude and love for plants and gardens
Work Ethic: A hard-working, reliable, and trustworthy individual with excellent time-keeping skills
Resilience: A genuine love for working outdoors in all weather conditions
Team Spirit: A positive attitude and a willingness to contribute to a happy, collaborative team environment
Technical readiness: Ability and willingness to learn how to operate a range of hand-held, pedestrian, and ride-on horticultural equipment
Ideally car driver & owner
Live locally
Good spoken English
Smart & tidy appearance
DBS checked
Excellent references
What we offer:
Professional Growth: A loyal, supportive working environment with a focus on mentorship
Training Support: We are highly open to funding and supporting formal training qualifications as part of your employment
Diverse Experience: Hands-on involvement in a wide range of horticulture, including shrubberies, roses, potagers, fruit and vegetables
Equipment and Gear: Full uniform provided, along with training on essential estate machinery
Monday – Friday/8am – 4pm plus occasional weekend greenhouse duty on a rota basis
£ 35,000 gross p.a
Performance rated annual bonus
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Start date asap
We are looking for an experienced, professional and hands-on live-out Head or Senior Housekeeper to join an established household team at a prestigious private residence
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head or Senior Housekeeper who is highly organised and who enjoys working to exceptionally high standards within a family home
The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for managing, training and supporting the housekeeping team. Responsible for the smooth running and presentation of the household. Must be hardworking, discreet, strong team player, proactive and highly organised. Excellent spoken and written English and smart and tidy appearance. Car driver and owner
Duties will include:
– Responsible for all housekeeping throughout the property
– Supervising the housekeeping team
– Managing and training the Housekeeping team
– Ensuring exceptionally high standards of cleanliness and presentation at all times
– Maintaining deep cleaning schedules
– Creating daily and weekly cleaning schedules
– Strong laundry skills, caring for fine fabrics, woollens and silks
– Organising dry cleaning
– Wardrobe management
– Making and changing of beds
– Caring for antiques, fine furnishings and fabrics
– Care of precious surfaces, marble etc – knowing which products to use
– Reporting breakages and any repairs needed to the Maintenance Manager
– Liaising with the principles and wider household team
– Preparing the house for family and guests
– Errands etc
Previous experience as a Head Housekeeper within a large private household/estate/super yacht will be required, with a proven track record and excellent references
Required:
Monday – Friday
8am – 4pm
Salary £ 55,000 gross p.a
Start date asap
Experienced live-out Housekeeper required for an UHNW family who live near Henley-on-Thames
Ideal candidate will have previous Housekeeping experience with an UHNW family
Duties will include general cleaning, wardrobe management, tidying, organising, laundry & ironing
Must have own transport, excellent references from all previous employers and a DBS check
Excellent spoken & written English
Animal lover as family have a dog & cat
Live locally to Henley-on-Thames
Required 3 – 5 days between Monday – Friday/9am – 3pm (there may be some flexibility on hours)
£ 30.00 gross per hour (on a self-employed basis)
Required asap
*NEW ROLE*
Private Estate in a rural village near Henley-on-Thames has a vacancy for an experienced local Senior Housekeeper. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional candidate looking for a long-term role within a well run household
Key Duties
– General household cleaning and upkeep to an exceptional high standard
– Laundry & ironing
– Wardrobe management
– Care of delicate fabrics and household items
– Arranging fresh flowers throughout the home
– Table setting and clearing
– Care and maintenance of antique furniture and household items, ensuring appropriate cleaning and preservation methods are used
– General household organisation and presentation
Experience
– 5 years + experience in a similar private housekeeping role
– Strong attention to detail and high cleaning standards
– Excellent eye for detail
– Trustworthy, discreet, and respectful of family privacy
– Calm & flexible approach
– Able to work independently and as part of a household team
– Comfortable working around antiques and high-value items
– Enjoy working with children & family pets
– Excellent references & longevity in former roles
– Excellent spoken & written English
– Polished appearance
– DBS check
– Car driver with own transport
This is a long-term position within a well-run household where standards are important, but the environment is respectful and supportive. The successful candidate will become part of a trusted household and is expected to take pride in maintaining the home to an excellent standard
Previous experience in private households and familiarity with service, housekeeping routines, and family life is essential
Monday – Friday/7am – 4pm (Occasional Saturdays will be required, time off in lieu will be given)
Salary up to £ 60,000 gross p.a
Start date latest end October
*POSITION FILLED BY HENLEY NANNIES*
Position: Bookkeeper/Accountant (Office based)
Reporting to: Owner – with dotted line to Finance Director and Estate Manager
The Organisation: A busy and very well organised Farm and Shoot located in Oxfordshire. The role provides a rare opportunity to work in an informal and rewarding, but demanding environment.
Key Functions:
1. Maintenance of accounting ledgers, principally in Landmark Accounting System, to include sales ledger, purchase ledger/accounts payable, banking transactions, accruals/prepayments and journals.
2. Preparation of management accounts
3. Processing of supplier payments and other bank transactions
4. Processing of payroll and associated controls and PAYE obligations
5. Dealing with ad hoc accounting and reporting queries
6. Maintenance of VAT reporting, controls and submission to HMRC.
7. Implementation and maintenance of core financial controls, reconciliations, reporting and analysis.
8. Prepare annual budgets and forecasts incorporating P&L, Balance sheet and Cashflow
9. Admin
Key Skills:
1. Understanding of accounting concepts, processing and controls
2. Part Qualified/studying accountant with exposure to basic accounting and management reporting
3. Self-motivated, hardworking and pro-active
4. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Strong attention to detail.
6. IT and accounting software skills:
a. Excel
b. Internet banking
c. Landmark accounting (ideal but not essential as training will be provided)
d. Breathe HR system
Strong preference for local candidates (must live within 30 minute drive)
Required 15 – 20 hours per week (working days and hours tba) (Monday-Friday)
Salary up to £ 25.00 gross per hour (salary dependent on experience & qualifications)
Start date asap
*POSITION FILLED BY HENLEY NANNIES*
*New position*
Friendly family has a vacancy for an experienced local live-out nanny/housekeeper
Duties will include sole care of 4 year old, taking/collecting from school, organising fun, age appropriate activities inside & outside of the home. Keeping child’s bedroom, toys & clothes clean, tidy & organised, preparing & cooking healthy & nutritious meals. When child is at school general housekeeping duties will be required eg: cleaning, laundry, ironing, family cooking, errands & shopping (full job description can be provided)
Potential candidates must have relevant employed experience in a similar role, a proven employment track record & excellent checkable references. Enhanced DBS on the update service & paediatric first aid essential
Smart & tidy appearance
Excellent spoken & written English
Live locally
Car driver preferable but not essential (Work use of a car available)
Required:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
7.30am – 7.30pm
Salary range – £ 29,950 – £ 35,500 gross p.a (depending on experience)
Start date 1st October
Returning client of Henley Nannies has a vacancy for an afterschool nanny to take sole charge of 7 year old & 9 year old
Duties will include collecting children from school in Pangbourne, driving home, overseeing any homework and music practice, preparing tea & assisting in getting ready for bed
Relevant childcare experience will be required, enhanced DBS check, excellent references & a clean driving licence (Work use of a car will be provided)
Required:
Tuesday – 5.15pm – 7.40pm
Wednesday – 4pm – 7.40pm
Thursday – 6pm – 7.40pm
Excellent rate of pay
Required asap
*No longer taking any applications for this role*
A warm & welcoming family of 4 are seeking a fun & energetic Weekend Nanny to care for their 9 year old daughter
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, fun loving nanny who can become a companion/friend to their 9 year year old daughter who loves dancing, gymnastics, playing games & baking
The Nanny will primarily focus on caring for their 9 year old, planning age appropriate activities, outings & play. The role will include preparing meals & snacks, tidying up after the child & keeping her bedroom & toys organised & tidy
Potential candidates must have relevant experience working as a nanny with a similar aged child, a proven track record & excellent checkable references
Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, paediatric first aid & a clean driving licence & own transport will be required
A good understanding of nutrition, able to prepare & cook healthy & nutritious meals
Separate cottage provided for the nanny
Work use of a car is provided
Required:
Saturday 8am – Sunday 8pm (Although from time to time Friday evening until Monday morning will be required)
£ 50,000 gross p.a
Required asap
Job Description:
An UHNW family based in a rural village near Henley-on-Thames has a vacancy for a Couple – Senior Housekeeper & General Estate Assistant. The family have a strong preference for a Couple who have worked as Yacht Crew or Chalet Hosts or similar and have a desire to join a private household
This is a rewarding opportunity for a Couple who would like to join a fully staffed private household (Training can be provided)
Responsibilities:
Senior Housekeeper:
General household cleaning and upkeep to an exceptional high standard
Experienced Laundress – care of fine fabrics, woollens, silks etc
Ironing
Wardrobe management
Packing and unpacking
Arranging fresh flowers
Table setting and clearing
Care and maintenance of antique furniture and precious household items
General household organisation and presentation
Care of the family pets
Liaising daily with the House Manager
General Estate Assistant:
Assisting the current estate gardener with general gardening, weeding, pruning, raking, mowing etc
Jet washing of paths & patios
Cleaning of outbuildings
Clearing gutters and drains
Winter leaf clearance
Assisting the maintenance manager with basic property maintenance
Errands
Care of the family pets
Ideal candidate:
Have previous experience within private households, yachting or chalet host background
Be highly organised, detail-orientated and self-motivated
Be discreet, trustworthy and professional
Be flexible and happy adapting to changing priorities
Enjoy working as a close-knit team
Take pride in maintaining exceptionally high standards within a family home
Excellent spoken and written English
Smart and tidy appearance
Clean driving licences – own car
Right to work in the UK with no Visa restrictions
Excellent references
The role is primarily Monday – Friday/40 hour working week although the Housekeeper will be required to work occasional Saturdays
Accommodation can be provided or an accommodation allowance will be given
Salary £ 70,000 – £ 80,000 gross p.a (joint salary)
Required asap
A proactive & experienced live-in Nanny/Housekeeper is sought for a family of four who live in a rural village near Henley-on-Thames
This is a varied, hands-on role combining housekeeping – cleaning, tidying, organising, making & changing beds, laundry & ironing, family cooking, as well as childcare support & supervision (children 5 years & 7 years)
The family are looking for someone hardworking, kind, calm, diligent, discreet & child friendly, able to work collaboratively within a private household. Previous experience in a similar role will be required, a proven track record, longevity in former roles with excellent checkable references
Enhanced DBS check will be required
Car driver preferable but open to non car drivers (use of car available)
Animal lover essential as family have a dog
Separate self-contained accommodation will be available (single occupancy)
Required:
Monday – Friday
7am – 7pm (2 x 1 hour breaks during the day)
Occasional weekend help may be required
Salary negotiable
Start date January 27