Vacancies
ALWAYS NEEDED
GAP YEAR STUDENTS. WEEKEND STAFF.
*POSITION FILLED BY HENLEY NANNIES*
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
The ideal candidate will be discreet, proactive, well presented, have exceptional attention to detail, strong organisation skills, and the ability to multi-ask, a proven track record in a similar role with a HNW family/private estate. Knowledge of cleaning procedures, materials & techniques
Duties will include general cleaning, laundry & ironing, organising & maintaining the family’s wardrobes, flower arranging, errands & shopping, care of the family dog, very occasionally supervising the children
Essential skills & requirements:
Valid driving licence and be able to commute daily
Prior experience in housekeeping for a private estate or large family residence
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
4 days per week between Monday – Friday, 2 days a week 10am – 6pm, 2 days 9am – 5pm
Annual salary up to £ 37,000 gross per annum (negotiable for the right housekeeper)
Required asap
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Lovely friendly family has a vacancy for a qualified/experienced nanny to support family with children 8 years old & 10 years old
The role primarily will be taking sole charge of the children, duties will include driving children to & from school/after school activities/play dates. Bedtime routine. Assisting with school work & school admin. Managing the children’s diaries & schedules. Preparation & cooking of a daily healthy & nutritious family meal. Errands & shopping. Helping keep the house clean & tidy (family have cleaners). Family laundry
Potential candidates must be kind, caring & supportive – Mum is recovering from a serious medical condition, recovery will be long-term. Ideally 10 years + experience in a nanny role with a proven track record & excellent references. Enhanced DBS & first aid. Younger child has ADHD so previous experience would be valuable
Confident driver with a full clean driving licence, own transport – Work use of a car can be arranged
Non smoker essential
Top floor flat provided – En-suite bedroom, sitting room & kitchenette
Monday – Friday
6.30am/7am – 7/7.30pm (free time during the day when the children are at school)
Salary up to £ 50,000 gross p.a
Required asap
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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
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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
Friendly family with adult children are seeking an experienced live-in housekeeper/cook to care for their family home
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 2 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 2 dogs
Car driver essential with own transport
Have settled status in the UK with the right to work
Excellent spoken English
Fit & active
Required:
5 days per week, to include weekend working (1 weekend per month free)
40 hour working week
Housesitting & care of dogs when family are away will be required
2 bedroom cottage is provided. Partner welcome following own occupation
Salary up to £ 45,000 gross p.a
Required asap
Returning client of “Henley Nannies” has a vacancy for a local live-out Housekeeper/Nanny to support their family with housekeeping & childcare (children 4.5 yrs, 10 yrs & 13 yrs)
Duties will include a high standard of general cleaning, tidying, organising, laundry, ironing & basic food preparation. Daily childcare in term-time for the younger child from 4pm & in the school holidays the role is more 50% housekeeping & 50% childcare. Occasional school runs
Potential candidates must have relevant employed experience in a similar role, a proven employment track record, longevity in former roles & excellent references. Enhanced DBS & first aid will be required
Family have a friendly dog
Required:
4 week days
Term – time hours – 12 noon – 7pm
School holiday hours – 9am – 4pm
Flexible on days but would prefer Wednesday not to be a working day
Annual gross salary £ 26208.00 – £ 29,120.00 (dependent on experience)
Required 3rd November onwards
Returning client of Henley Nannies has a vacancy for a local experienced Housekeeper to replace their current Housekeeper who is retiring after 15 years
Duties will include a high standard of general cleaning, laundry (bedding & towels only), ironing, making & changing beds. Polishing wooden floors & silver. Overseeing window cleaners & other trades that need access to the house. Receiving food deliveries, unpacking & organising fridge
Potential candidates must have previous experience working as a private housekeeper, longevity in former roles & excellent references
The house is in a rural village close to Henley-on-Thames, so the Housekeeper will need to be happy with driving & working in a rural location, ideally a Housekeeper who lives in the Henley-on-Thames area
Family have no pets or young children
DBS check will be required
Car driver & owner
Required:
12 hours a week, preferably over 3 days & ideally to include Monday (mornings or afternoons)
£ 20.00 – £ 23.00 gross per hour
Required 6th October
UHNW family in South Oxfordshire are seeking a private experienced Chef
Working with the House Manager you will be responsible for planning breakfast, lunch and formal dinner for the family of 4. Menu planning, preparation of good quality tasty and nutritious meals for the family and 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
The principle’s have a strong preference for someone who has worked as a Chef on a Superyacht. 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
Travel abroad with the family to their other homes
Excellent spoken and written English will be required
Smart and tidy appearance
Clean driving licence and own car
Local accommodation can be provided whilst on duty
Rates of pay negotiable
Start date asap
For more details please make contact
Private formal prestigious estate near Henley-on-Thames has a vacancy for a live-out Junior Gardener
Working alongside the existing Head Gardener you will be responsible for all aspects of garden maintenance
Potential candidates must have a cheerful disposition, be hard working with a good work attitude and be polite & respectful at all times, previous experience working on a private estate would be desirable with a minimum of 1 year employed experience as a gardener. A proven track record & excellent references. A gardening qualification would be desirable
Car driver, must have own transport
Excellent spoken English
Smart & tidy appearance
DBS check will be required
Live locally
Opportunity for additional training after probation period completed
Required:
Monday – Friday – 40 hour working week
Salary from £ 34,000 gross (dependent on experience & qualifications)
Required November/December (Can wait for the right candidate)
*Please note this is an employed role, no Contractors)*
Returning client of “Henley Nannies” has a vacancy for a maternity cover nanny
Potential candidates must have relevant childcare experience, a proven employment track record & excellent references. Enhanced DBS check, first aid & a clean driving licence & own car
Duties will include sole care of children 4 years, 8 years & 10 years, normal nursery duties will be required
Required:
Monday – Friday
2pm – 7pm or 3pm – 7pm (depending on the preference of the nanny)
£ 17.00 – £ 22.00 gross per hour (depending on qualifications & experience
Required End October/beginning November – mid/late May 2026
A welcoming family of 4 (soon to be 5) based in a small hamlet just outside of Henley-on-Thames, are looking for a full-time live-out Nanny/Housekeeper to support them with their growing family. The father works in London each day & the mother is currently a stay at home mum with their children 3 years old & 17 months old, expecting their third baby in February 2026
The ideal candidate will be someone who is extremely capable of caring for small children & the home environment alongside the parents, whilst also being capable of looking after one or more of the children on their own, as required, to enable the parents to have one-on-one time with a child or personal time
Experience looking after small children (newborn upwards) either as a nanny or in a nursery environment. A caring, playful nature with children, helping them to be inquisitive & kind little people. A good home cook, who also enjoys baking with the children, detail orientated with high food hygiene standards. Dependable, reliable with a sleeves rolled up attitude, happy to get stuck in with whatever is needed to ensure a smooth running of the home environment
Duties will include: Supporting parents with school & nursery drop offs/pick ups, assisting with food preparation for children, & sometimes the whole family as a whole. Entertaining the two older children particularly whilst Mum is caring for newborn, supporting with post school/nursery play, dinner, bath & bedtime. Helping with general household chores to ensure things keep running smoothly (general tidying, washing, drying clothes & putting them away, keeping surfaces clean, putting the bins out, feeding the dog, emptying the dishwasher, hoovering, changing bedsheets & towels, unpacking food shopping, walking the dog if needed (a cleaning company will come weekly to do a deep clean of bathrooms, and the family have a daily dog walker). Helping run errands for the family eg: post office, shopping
Confident driver with clean licence & own car
Lives within close proximity of Henley-on-Thames, given split-shift structure during term-time hours
Animal lover – family have a well-behaved Labrador
Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, paediatric first aid
Non smoker
School Term time hours: Monday – Friday – 7.30am – 10am & 3pm – 7.30pm (7 hours), with a 5 hour break during the middle of the day
School Holidays: Monday – Friday – Split days not required, hours likely to be 9am – 5pm (with some flexibility)
Ad hoc babysitting & weekend support
Salary £ 40,000 – £ 45,000 gross p.a (depending on qualifications & experience)
Start date latest beginning January 2026
Lovely friendly family has a vacancy for a temporary nanny or mothers help to assist with the care of 2 year old & new baby due mid February
Duties will include assisting mainly with the care of the 2 year old, organising fun & stimulating activities, keeping the children’s bedrooms, toys & clothes clean tidy & organised. Light household duties – keeping the house tidy, cleaning the kitchen after use, emptying dishwasher etc
Potential candidates must be cheerful, kind, caring & fun. Able to work using own initiative with a good work ethic. Have previous experience working with children, a proven track record & excellent references. Enhanced DBS check & first aid will be required. Non smoker
This role may suit a gap year student with childcare experience or a more qualified & experienced nanny
Clean driving licence & own transport, work use of a car is available
Family have one small dog
Required:
3 week days (flexible on which days) – 8am – 4pm (flexible on hours)
Hourly rate £ 15.00 – £ 20.00 gross per hour
Start date 3rd January – for approximately 4 months
Lovely, friendly family are seeking a long-term local live-out nanny/housekeeper or nanny/pa to become part of their extended family, they are keen for the nanny to be happy & comfortable in the role
Duties will include care of the children 4 years old & 6 years old. Alongside the normal nursery duties/school runs & whilst the children are at school, the role will include traditional housekeeping duties, including cleaning, cooking, laundry & errands. There is the opportunity to take on Family PA duties if someone has the experience/skillset (For the nanny/pa role the family would keep on their cleaner)
The ideal candidate would be someone that is kind, cheerful, & takes the lead/initiative with the children, but is a real team-player. Someone that is passionate about food/nutrition and can support learning healthy eating habits & a balanced diet. Would like the children to be outside as much as possible, the children have a pony & are active members of the pony club, family also have a puppy, so being comfortable around animals is a must. The children also love gymnastics, dancing, tennis & music
Potential candidates must have relevant experience in a similar role, with a proven track record & excellent references. Confident Cook. Enhanced DBS check registered on the update service, paediatric first aid, confident driver with full clean driving licence & own transport. (Work use of a car is provided). Non smoker. Live locally to Marlow
Would be an advantage if the nanny spoke French or had a musical background
Opportunity to travel with the family
Required:
Monday & Friday – 12 noon – 6pm
Tuesday & Thursday – 7am – 7pm
Wednesday – 7am – 8.30am & 2pm – 6pm
Flexibility to support babysitting 4-8 times/month (Additional pay)
Salary £ 40,000 – £ 50,000 gross p.a (dependent on qualifications & experience)
Start date latest beginning January 2026
*More detailed job description can be provided*
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
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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
*POSITION NO LONGER AVAILABLE*
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