Vacancies
ALWAYS NEEDED
GAP YEAR STUDENTS. WEEKEND STAFF.
We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and capable live-out experienced Housekeeper to manage the upkeep of a large country residence. This is a hands-on busy role, best suited to someone fit, energetic and confident, they will be the sole housekeeper
The ideal candidate will be discreet, proactive, and be well presented, have exceptional attention to detail, strong organisation skills, and the ability to multi-task effectively. A confident Cook, able to prepare family meals when required. A proven track record in a similar role with a HNW family. Knowledge of cleaning procedures, materials & techniques
Duties will include general cleaning, laundry & ironing, organising & maintaining the family’s wardrobes, flower arranging, errands & shopping, preparing family meals when required, care of the family dog
Essential skills & requirements:
Valid driving licence and be able to commute daily
Prior experience in housekeeping
Proven track record, excellent references
Strong attention to detail, organisation and communication skills
Discreet
DBS checks will be required
Good spoken English
Looking for a long-term permanent role
Animal lover
Live locally
Hours required: Saturday & Sunday – 8.30am – 6.30pm (with breaks)
Hourly rate up to £ 25.00 gross per hour
Required asap
*NEW POSITION*
Friendly family are seeking a qualified & experienced nanny to take sole charge of almost 1 year old
Duties will include planning & engaging in age appropriate activities (eg: tummy time, reading, music, sensory play). Talking, singing & reading to encourage language development, going on walks/trips to the park, taking to a baby group/class. Organising child’s laundry, sterilising bottles, toys & feeding equipment, keeping the nursery & play areas clean, tidy & organised. Preparing bottles & baby meals
The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in infant care, focussed on developmental milestones, and comfortable creating a safe, engaging, and loving environment
Recognised childcare qualification, Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, paediatric first aid & excellent references will be required
Clean driving licence & own car suitable for transporting child in with business class insurance (car seat will be provided)
Live locally to Marlow
Required:
2 days per week (Tuesday essential, and either Monday, Wednesday or Thursday)
8.30am – 3.30pm
Term-time only (39 weeks of the year)
£ 18.00 gross per hour
Start date beginning September
*This family will not consider a Nanny bringing their own child to work with them*
*POSITION FILLED BY HENLEY NANNIES*
We are looking for someone to join our friendly family to take sole charge of our twins born February 25 (boy and girl)
We are hands-on parents who adore spending time with out little ones and therefore we would love to find someone who can parent with us as part of a team, nurture the twins as they grow up and hopefully become part of our family for many years to come. Both parents work full-time and commute into London 2-3 days a week with the rest of the time working from home
We would like someone who can fill the twins’ day with fun activities, baby classes and playgroups, supporting their development and maintaining a good routine. We are very close to our families so the role will also include frequent day trips to London to visit grandparents
We are looking for a professional nanny with a recognised childcare qualification (2 year full-time training), particularly interested in Norland Nannies if any are available. A minimum of 10 years plus previous employed experience working as a private nanny, recent experience working with twins of a similar age, longevity in former roles and excellent references
Duties will also include keeping the twins nursery, toys and clothes clean, tidy and organised. Preparation and cooking of healthy, tasty and nutritious meals
Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, paediatric first aid and public liability insurance
Non smoker essential
Car driver not essential
Ideally a nanny who lives locally to Henley-on-Thames
Required:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 6am – 7pm
Monday & Friday – 8am – 5pm (can be slightly flexible on the finish time on Friday)
Salary £ 60,000 gross p.a negotiable
Required December 25
Friendly family are seeking a highly qualified & experienced live-out maternity nurse/nanny, ideally with 30+ years experience of hands-on childcare to care for their twins born in March 25
The ideal candidate will be calm, nurturing & confident, with a patient & gentle demeanour, strong communication is important. Knowledge of infant developmental milestones, feeding schedules, sleep routines, behavioural observations and any milestones reached
Duties will include care of twins, creating a stimulating, warm & responsive environment for them, supporting early speech & language development. Organising age appropriate, stimulating activities. Preparation & cooking of healthy & nutritious meals. Keeping their nursery, toys & clothes clean, tidy & organised
Ideally a recognised childcare qualification, enhanced DBS registered on the update service, paediatric first aid & public liability insurance. Must have previous experience with twins from 5 months old upwards
Excellent spoken & written English
Smart & tidy appearance
Non smoker
Car driver will not be required but must have own transport
Family have cats
Required:
Monday – Friday
Flexible start & finish times around 8am – 4.30pm (some later & earlier finishes & occasional evenings)
£ 25.00 – £ 27.00 gross per hour (on a self-employed basis)
This is a rolling temporary contract starting beginning October
Private family are seeking an experienced Housekeeper to care for their large private residence
Duties will include a high standard of general cleaning, organising, tidying, making & changing beds, laundry & ironing, organising & supervising tradespeople. Family Cooking, setting & clearing tables. Care of the family’s 5 dogs
Ideally a minimum of 5 years employed experience as a private Housekeeper/Cook, with a proven track record & excellent references
Must have exceptionally high standards of housekeeping, laundry & ironing skills and a good family Cook
Dog lover essential as family have 5 dogs
Car driver preferable but not essential, use of car
Required:
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 8.30pm (2 hour break each day) 2-3 nights a week when cooking is not required finish time will be 6pm
Housesitting & care of dogs when family are away will be required
1 bedroom newly refurbished apartment is provided, furnished with own garden. Partner welcome following own occupation
Salary around £ 40,000 gross p.a
Required asap
Friendly family has a vacancy for a qualified/experienced nanny to assist with the care of children 2 years old & 5 years old
Duties will include care of the children at home, organising fun & entertaining activities, preparation & cooking of dinner for the children, assisting with getting ready for bed
Potential candidates must have relevant childcare experience with a proven employment track record & excellent references. An Enhanced DBS check & Paediatric first aid will be required
Car driver will not be required but must have own transport
Non smoker
Live locally
Required:
3 afternoons per week between Monday – Friday (flexible on which 3 afternoons)
Hours either 2pm – 6pm or 3pm – 7pm
Role can be term-time only or all year round
£ 20.00 gross per hour
Required asap
Friendly family has a vacancy for a live-out or live-in qualified & experienced nanny to assist with the care of 16 month old, 2.5 year old & new baby due in November
This is a shared care role, the main duties would be taking care of the 16 month old, 2.5 year old attends Nursery from 8.30am – 3.45pm, organising age appropriate stimulating activities inside & outside of the home. Preparation & cooking of healthy & nutritious meals for the children/batch cooking for the freezer. Keeping the children’s bedrooms, toys & clothes clean, tidy & organised
Potential candidates must be cheerful, kind, caring, fun & energetic. Must have a recognised childcare qualification, previous employed experience as a nanny with similar ages of children, a proven employment track record & excellent references
Enhanced DBS registered on the update service & paediatric first aid
Full clean driving licence & own transport, work use of a car is available
A good understanding of nutrition, able to prepare & cook healthy & nutritious meals for the children
Smart & tidy appearance
Good spoken English
If live-in a bedroom, bathroom & separate kitchen are provided
Required:
Monday – Friday
8am – 4pm
Salary range £ 16.00 – £ 20.00 gross per hour
Start date asap
UHNW family near Henley-on-Thames are seeking a local Freelance Part-time Chef
Working with the House Manager you will be responsible for planning breakfast, lunch and dinner for the family of 4. Menu planning, preparation of good quality tasty and nutritious meals for the family and occasionally catering for guests. Sourcing the best quality organic ingredients/produce. Managing and cleaning of larders, fridges and freezers. Maintaining the highest level of food hygiene and making sure all produce is within the recommended use by date. Making sure health and safety guidelines are always followed. Keep the kitchen clean, neat and tidy at all times. Maintaining kitchen equipment
Potential candidates ideally must have relevant experience in a similar role, in a large private formal household, 5* Hotel, Superyacht or Ski Chalet. A cheerful disposition and a good work attitude is essential. Excellent references will be required along with a DBS check, Culinary Training, Food Hygiene and Health and Safety training
Excellent spoken and written English will be required
Smart and tidy appearance
Clean driving licence and own car
Rural village near Henley-on-Thames
Rates of pay negotiable
Start date asap
For more details please make contact
Prestigious private estate near Henley-on-Thames has a vacancy for a live-out experienced Assistant Gardener
Working alongside the existing Senior Gardener you will be responsible for aspects of garden maintenance & care of woodland. Occasional driving
Potential candidates must have a cheerful disposition, be hard working with a good work attitude and be polite & respectful at all times, must have previous experience working on a private estate as a gardener with a proven track record & excellent references. A gardening qualification would be desirable
Car driver & owner
Excellent spoken English
DBS check will be required
Smart & tidy appearance
Live locally
Required:
Monday – Friday – 8am – 5pm (1 hour break for lunch)
Salary £ 34,000 – £ 38,000 gross p.a (dependent of experience & qualifications)
Required asap
Lovely friendly family has a vacancy for a local experienced nanny/housekeeper
Duties will include caring for 12 month old baby whilst Mum works from home for 2-3 hours each day, in addition cleaning, organising, laundry, ironing and some simple meal preparation/cooking. Intermittently collecting 8 year old from school on Wednesday, providing a meal for him, assisting with homework/reading, organising school bag for next day, entertaining/playing games etc. Some ad-hoc dog walking desirable
Potential candidates must be cheerful, kind, caring and warm. Ideally have a childcare qualification, relevant experience and excellent references. Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, first aid, car driver and owner with business class insurance. Committed to a long-term role, with scope to increasing responsibility and hours over time. Comfortable with a large dog and 2 cats
Required:
Monday – 10am – 3pm
Wednesday – 2pm – 7pm
Thursday – 7.30am – 12.30pm
£ 20.00 gross per hour
Required October 2025
Lovely friendly family has a vacancy for a local live-out experienced Housekeeper to care for their weekend & holiday home
Duties will include a high standard of general cleaning of the house & boathouse, washing & ironing of bedlinen, towels & personal items, cleaning silver, inside & outside windows at ground level, shopping & errands, some cooking if the housekeeper would like to but not essential. Organising & supervising tradespeople. Liaising with the owners weekly
Potential candidates must have previous employed experience as a private Housekeeper, a proven track record & excellent references
Live locally
Car driver with own transport
Family occasionally have a Cocker Spaniel staying
Required approximately 20 hours a week
2/3 days ideally Mondays & Fridays and one other day
£ 22.00 gross per hour, paid through PAYE
Required September
Friendly family is seeking an experienced Nanny/Tutor to care for their 9 year old son who has moderate Autism, with limited speech
Duties will include Tutoring on English, Reading, Writing, Maths & assisting with Speech. Organising fun activities inside & outside of the house to include trips to the park, cycling, playing outside, games etc. Preparation of healthy snacks and meals as required
Potential candidates will need to be experienced with Special Needs Children & Tutoring. Must be kind, patient, warm & friendly. Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, first aid & excellent references will be required
Car driver with own car
Live locally
Excellent spoken & written English
Required:
Tuesday & Wednesday/3pm – 6pm
£ 30.00 gross per hour on a self employed basis
Required early October
We are seeking two exceptional, experienced, and discreet Housekeepers to join a highly respected private household, working alongside each other in a structured rota to ensure 7-day coverage across a beautifully maintained 10 bedroom estate
The housekeepers will take full responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation, with additional duties including wardrobe management, greeting guests and serving refreshments
The ideal candidate will be discreet, proactive, and be well-presented, have exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Have strong kitchen skills, including the ability to prepare family meals when required. A proven track record in a similar role within a HNW household. Knowledge of cleaning procedures, materials and techniques. Comfortable working within a team environment
Duties will include: general cleaning to uphold the high standards of a luxury home, laundry and ironing, organising and maintaining the family’s wardrobes, including seasonal changes and garment care. Flower arranging. Errands and shopping. Monitoring and restocking pantry items and household supplies. Preparing family meals when required. Basic care of the family dog
Must hold a valid UK driving licence and be able to commute daily if the candidate opts to live-out
DBS check
Excellent references
Smart & tidy appearance
4 or 5 day working week within a 7 day rota (eg Sunday – Thursday or Tuesday – Saturday)
Accommodation: 1 bedroom cottage (if live-in)
Competitive salary
Required September
Relaxed, friendly family has a vacancy for an experienced part-time nanny to assist with the care of 2 year old & 5 year old
Duties will include care of 2 year old during the day & 5 year old afterschool & during the school holidays. Organising fun & stimulating activities for the 2 year old: eg: Early learning games, arts & crafts, playing in the garden, local walks & trips to the playground. Providing afterschool care for the 5 year old as well as suitable activities in the school holidays. Prepare & cook a healthy & nutritious meals for both children. Drop off & collect 2 year old from Nursery. Keep the children’s bedrooms, toys & clothes clean, tidy & organised
Potential candidates must have previous experience working as a nanny with a proven track record & excellent references. Enhanced DBS registered on the update service & paediatric first aid will be required. A good understanding of nutrition, able to prepare & cook healthy & nutritious meals for the children
Car driver will not be required for this role
Family have a large dog
Excellent spoken English
Required:
Tuesday – 7.30am – 11.30am
Wednesday – 7.30am – 5.30pm
Friday – 7.30am – 5.30pm
£ 18.00 gross per hour
Required September
*POSITION FILLED*
Experienced night nanny required for a friendly family expecting their second baby at the end of December
Potential candidates will be required to have extensive night nanny experience, ideally having worked as a night nanny for Henley Nannies before. An enhanced DBS registered on the update service, paediatric first aid, public liability insurance & excellent references will be required. Must be cheerful, kind, caring, supportive, gentle & maternal
Duties will include sole care of baby, to include the usual nursery duties, assisting parents with establishing a feeding & sleep routine
Ideally live locally with own transport
Non smoker
Family have 1 cat
Required: 2 nights per week, not consecutive nights/ideally Sunday/weekdays
10 hour shift (start & finish times tba)
£ 22.00 – £ 25.00 gross per hour on a self employed basis
Start date 5th January for approximately 6 weeks
Friendly family has a vacancy for an experienced part-time local Housekeeper to care for their family home
Duties will include general & deep cleaning, making and changing beds, laundry & ironing & putting away clothes, cleaning the fridge. Tidying & organising
Potential candidates must be cheerful, kind, hard working with a can-do attitude. Previous experience working as a private housekeeper will be required with excellent references
Own transport
Animal lover essential as family have a large dog, may get a cat & have chickens in the garden
Required:
Around 10 – 12 hours per week
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays or Monday & Thursday
£ 20.00 – £ 23.00 gross per hour
Required asap