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GAP YEAR STUDENTS. WEEKEND STAFF.
About Us
We are a warm, friendly family relocating from London to Peppard, Nr Henley-on-Thames, and are looking for an experienced nanny to become an important part of our family for years to come.
We have two wonderful boys aged six and three. Our eldest attends prep school and our youngest will be starting preschool in September. Our previous nannies have each stayed with us for several years and have become a real part of our family. We’re hoping to find someone special who is looking for a long-term role and would enjoy growing with our family as our boys 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 who shares our approach to raising kind, confident and happy children.
About the Boys – Our eldest is a bright, funny, energetic and charismatic six-year-old who loves sport, adventure and being outdoors. He has ADHD and some sensory processing differences, so we’re looking for someone who understands neurodiversity—or is keen to learn—and can provide calm, consistent support, clear boundaries and lots of warmth.
His younger brother is a happy, affectionate and easy-going three-year-old who enjoys exploring, playing outdoors and joining in with whatever his big brother is doing.
The Role – This is an annualised hours contract designed around school term times and holidays.
During term time –
• School and preschool collection
• Preparing healthy tea
• Organising fun activities and play
• Supporting homework where appropriate
• Helping the boys wind down after busy school days
During school holidays – As our children attend private school, the holidays are longer than average and this is when we’d love our nanny to take the lead.
You’ll plan fun days out, organise age-appropriate activities, encourage learning through play, get the boys outdoors and help make their holidays exciting, active and memorable.
Responsibilities – As well as providing loving and attentive childcare, responsibilities will include:
• Preparing healthy meals and snacks
• Supporting emotional development and independence
• Children’s laundry
• Keeping bedrooms, toys and play areas organised
• Managing school bags, uniforms and children’s belongings
• Planning engaging activities and outings
• Helping maintain routines
We are not looking for a housekeeper. However, we’d really appreciate someone with a team-player attitude who is happy to lend a hand with the occasional dishwasher or small household task when needed.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is…
• Warm, kind and emotionally intelligent
• Fun, energetic
• Calm, organised and reliable
• Confident setting loving boundaries
• Experienced caring for children of a similar age
• Comfortable supporting a neurodivergent child (experience with ADHD or SEN would be highly desirable)
• Looking for a genuine long-term role with one family
Occasional evening or weekend babysitting would be appreciated by prior arrangement, and the opportunity to travel with us once a year would be a lovely bonus.
4 days a week between Monday – Friday
Term-time 1 day 8am – 6pm & 3 days 3.30pm – 6.30pm
School Holidays – 9am – 6pm
Annualised salary £ 27,000 – £ 29,000 gross per hour (based on £ 20.00 gross per hour)
Start date late September/early October
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)
*POSITION CURRENTLY ON HOLD*
Friendly family has a vacancy for an experienced Housekeeper to care for their rural property (their current housekeeper is retiring after approximately 30 years)
Duties will include a high standard of general cleaning, organising, tidying, laundry & ironing, making & changing beds. Arranging contractors as needed. Deep cleaning of the property & organising decorators when owners are away. Care of the family’s 4 dogs. Some dog sitting overnight (average 1 night a week)
Potential candidates must have a minimum of five years recent employed experience as a Housekeeper for a HNW family, with a proven track record, longevity in former roles & excellent references. Car driver & owner. DBS will be required
Must live locally (ideally no more than a 30 minute drive from Watlington)
Dog lover essential
Required:
Monday – Thursday
9am – 4pm (28 hour working week)
£ 25.00 gross per hour/£ 36,400 gross per annum + overtime for dog sitting
Required asap
Lovely friendly family of five has a vacancy for an experienced Housekeeper to care for their family home
Duties will include a high standard of general housekeeping, tidying, organising, laundry, ironing, a small amount of meal preparation (chopping vegetables etc), keeping an eye on the 6 year old whilst Mum collects the older children (11yrs & 13yrs from school). Some care of the family Labrador
Potential candidates must have previous employed housekeeping experience, proven employment track record, excellent references, DBS, car driver with own transport & live locally
Excellent spoken English will be required
Smart & tidy appearance
Required:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10.30am – 6.30pm
Salary £ 24,960 – £ 28,704 gross p.a
Start date September
We are looking for an experienced, proactive & energetic Senior Housekeeper for our formal private household near Henley-on-Thames (South of Henley-on-Thames). This role is a long-term permanent role offering excellent remuneration for the right candidate
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
– Daily bed making, changing beds, room presentation & wardrobe management
– 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 & occasional shopping
– Assisting with packing & unpacking
– Proactively managing an organised system for the day-today running of the home
– Light cooking (simple breakfasts & lunches)
– Assisting with the care of the family cat & dog
– Occasional supervision of 2 school age children
– Cleaning/checks of the London property
– Liaising with the family’s House Manager
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
– Enhanced DBS registered on the update service
– Confident driver, with clean licence & own transport (work use of a vehicle is provided)
– 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
– Polished appearance & excellent spoken & written English
– Animal lover essential
– Happy working as part of a close-knit household team
Requirements:
– Monday – Friday
– 7am – 4pm (1 hour lunch break)
– Approximately 1 Saturday per month
– 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 £ 50,000 gross (negotiable depending on experience)
At the principle’s discretion bonuses are paid
Start date September
Prestigious private estate near Henley-on-Thames has a vacancy for a local live-out Senior Qualified Gardener
The estate comprises of 4/5 acres of formal designed gardens & several acres of woodland
The role will be a “hands on” role working as part of the existing garden team. Duties will include general & routine maintenance of the gardens, lawns, woodlands, outbuildings & garages. Introducing organic zones in the garden & woodlands. Responsible for the day to day upkeep of garden & grounds & all ongoing projects. Liaising with external contractors, vendors & suppliers. Local driving which will include collecting equipment & plants, taking machinery for servicing etc. Preparing monthly budget & expenses, keeping inventory of equipment & products
Essential requirements:
– Recognised gardening qualification (Ideally RHS level 2/3)
– Minimum 3 years experience working as an employed Gardener on a private estate
– Strong preference for a Gardener who has a Chainsaw Licence
– Excellent references
– Longevity in former roles
– Excellent IT skills
– Full clean driving licence
– Live locally to Henley-on-Thames
– Cheerful disposition
– Team player
– Hardworking, can do attitude
– Discreet at all times
– Fit & active
– Able to provide a professional CV on request
– Own transport essential
– Animal lover essential
Required:
Monday – Friday
8am – 5pm
Annual gross salary £ 46,000
Required asap
*POSITION FILLED BY HENLEY NANNIES*
Friendly family has a vacancy for a qualified or experienced nanny to take sole charge of their 2 year old daughter
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as a nanny, enhanced DBS registered on the update service, paediatric first aid, public liability insurance & excellent checkable references
Duties will include sole charge of 2 year old, organising fun age appropriate activities inside & outside of the home. Normal nursery duties will be required when child is napping in the afternoon
Family have a dog
Required: Saturdays/9am – 5pm
£ 20.00 – £ 25.00 gross per hour on a self employed basis
Start date asap
About us:
Based in Henley-on-Thames, we are an SME dedicated to transforming the way businesses connect. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of technological innovation and customer satisfaction.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive PA to become the true right-hand support to our Managing Director, in a business and private capacity. This is a new role based in our office in Henley-on-Thames. Occasional travel during the day may be required.
You will be responsible for:
– Proactively prioritising tasks, ensuring that urgent and strategic initiatives are delivered and completed.
– Extensive diary management including arranging meetings, appointments, and conference calls with precision and accuracy.
– Prepare for meetings by drafting agendas, gathering necessary materials, organising refreshments, summarising AI-produced minutes, and following up on action items.
– Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and handle it with discretion.
– Liaise with internal teams and external partners on behalf of the Managing Director, acting as the main point of contact to ensure clear communication and alignment.
– Act as a gatekeeper for the Managing Director and primary point of contact.
– Manage professional correspondence on behalf of the Managing Director, including email screening, drafting responses, and ensuring timely follow-up on key communications.
– Support the Managing Director with key business projects such as the annual pre-audit project by helping to track progress, compile reports, and manage deadlines.
– Assist with preparing presentations, reports, and other documentation for internal and external meetings, ensuring that all materials are polished and ready in advance.
– Organise business travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, transportation, and itinerary management.
– Manage and submit expenses on behalf of the Managing Director.
– Have an overview of personal calendar ensuring smooth coordination between professional and personal life.
– Assist with personal errands such as organising refreshments and occasional other personal tasks as needed.
– As this is a new role, other responsibilities may arise from time to time that are not listed above.
Experience required:
The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-orientated, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
You will have:
– Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant supporting senior executives, ideally with a mix of professional and personal support responsibilities.
– Strong attention to detail, with a proactive and dynamic approach to problem-solving.
– Exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional and courteous manner.
– Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion.
– Tech-savvy, with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) an familiarity with digital tools for managing tasks, calendars, and communications.
– Experience with Power BI would be beneficial but is not essential for the right candidate.
– The ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment is essential.
– A full UK licence.
– Excellent references.
Other information:
– Fixed 1 year contract with scope to extend.
– Monday – Friday/8.30am – 5.30pm (1 hour break for lunch).
– 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
– Salary up to £ 45,000 gross p.a.
– Start date around September.
A lovely opportunity to join a well-established household with a friendly team and a calm, respectful working environment. A proactive Housekeeper is required for a private household. The role is varied and requires someone with high standards, initiative, and a calm, flexible approach.
Key Duties
– General household cleaning and upkeep to a high standard
– Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management
– Care of delicate fabrics and household items
– Arranging fresh flowers throughout the home
– Assisting chef as required
– Serving meals and assisting with formal and informal dining
– Table setting and clearing
– Minor sewing and clothing repairs
– Care and maintenance of antique furniture and household items, ensuring appropriate cleaning and preservation methods are used
– General household organisation and presentation
– Daily care – feeding, and litter care for a much-loved Burmese cat
Experience
– Previous experience in a similar private household role
– Strong attention to detail and high cleaning standards
– Trustworthy, discreet, and respectful of family privacy
– Able to work independently and as part of a household team
– Comfortable working around antiques and high-value items
– Warm, caring attitude towards animals
– Flexible and willing to assist where needed
– Excellent references & a 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 team 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 preferred.
Required every other weekend:
Saturday: 10.30am – 8.00pm (including a 1 hour paid break)
Sunday: 9.30am – 2.30pm
£ 25.00 – £ 28.00 gross per hour
Start date asap
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 hours per week over 2-3 days (Monday-Friday)
Salary up to £ 25.00 gross per hour/£ 19,500 gross per annum (salary dependent on experience & qualifications)
Start date asap
*POSITION FILLED BY HENLEY NANNIES*
Friendly family has a vacancy for a qualified & experienced nanny to take sole charge of their baby born 3rd May
Potential candidates must have a recognised childcare qualification, a minimum of 5 years recent nanny experience, extensive experience with new-borns in a similar role, enhanced DBS on the update service, paediatric first aid & excellent references
An excellent knowledge of nutrition will be required
Duties will include sole care of the baby/normal nursery duties will be required
Car driver is not essential but nanny must have own transport
Must live locally
From August – December the role will be part-time ideally Monday – Thursday/4 hours a day (Hours tba)
From January 27 the role will become full-time: Monday – Friday/9am – 5pm
£ 41,600 gross p.a for the full-time role (pro rata for the part-time role)
Live-in Couple Job in East Wiltshire
We are looking for a trustworthy, experienced and enthusiastic live-in couple to take on the roles of Gardener/Groundsman and Part-Time Housekeeper on a beautiful estate near Hungerford, in East Wiltshire (North Wessex Downs National Landscape), within easy reach of the M4 and mainline railway stations.
This is a rare opportunity to work at a unique property with idyllic gardens and grounds on the River Kennet.
Duties to include, but not limited to:
Housekeeper (part-time; minimum 10 hours per week):
• Domestic cleaning (main house and ancillary accommodation).
• Laundry.
• Preparing the house for family visits and guests.
• Shopping for household items as required and administering petty cash/purchases/collection of goods on behalf of the employer.
• Looking after the antique collection (cleaning/polishing furniture and antiquities and ensuring items are appropriately stored).
• Occasional basic cooking (very infrequent).
• Being flexible and willing to help in the garden during quieter times in the house.
• When the client is not in residence, assisting with security systems (ensuring the property is appropriately locked and alarmed).
• Any other duties as may be required within the scope of the role.
Gardener / Groundsman (live-in):
• Leading all aspects of maintenance and upkeep of the garden, grounds and private 9-hole golf course.
• Ornamental plant management, lawn care, topiary, and hedge care.
• Greenkeeping and course presentation (tees, greens, and fairways), with training/support available where required.
• Leading and directing external specialist contractors as required.
• Operating and caring for garden tools and equipment, including basic maintenance, routine pre-start checks, and safe use of machinery.
• General DIY and estate maintenance tasks across the property (as required).
• When the employer is not in residence, providing security cover and being on hand in the event of an emergency.
Candidate profile (key attributes):
• Comprehensive plant knowledge and familiarity with most gardening practices (horticultural qualification desirable but not essential).
• Understanding of turf care and course presentation.
• Sympathetic use of tools and equipment; ability to carry out routine checks and basic maintenance on handheld, pedestrian, and ride-on machinery.
• Team player; conscientious, friendly, articulate, and self-motivated, with willingness to go the extra mile.
• Organised and methodical yet flexible, with attention to detail and ability to use initiative.
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety (including risk assessments).
• Valid driving licence. (both having licence is preferable)
Start: As soon as possible.
Accommodation: A 3-bedroom detached cottage on the estate (kitchen/dining room, sitting room, 3 bedrooms, two family bathrooms), with garden and detached garage. Council Tax paid by employer; employees responsible for oil and electricity.
Days/Hours: Gardener/Groundsman hours to be agreed (suggested 8am–4pm Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend work as required). Housekeeper hours are flexible (suggested 9am–2pm Monday and Friday), with occasional weekend work when the family are in residence.
Holiday: 20 days per annum plus bank holidays (Housekeeper pro rata).
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (market rate for each role).
*NEW POSITION*
Friendly family has a vacancy for a local live-out qualified or experienced nanny to take sole charge of children 8 years old & 10 years old
Duties will include sole charge of children, organising fun, engaging indoor/outdoor activities/days out, supervising playdates, cooking a healthy & nutritious lunch/supper for the children, keeping the kitchen clean & tidy after meal preparation. Making sure the house is tidy at the end of the day
Potential candidates must have previous Nanny experience, excellent checkable references, Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, first aid & be a good cook. Must be able to swim as family have a swimming pool, a nanny who is fun, sporty & loves being outdoors is essential
Full clean driving licence, own car with business class insurance or there may be work use of a car available but for insurance purposes will have to be over 25
Family have a small dog
£ 15.00 – £ 20.00 gross per hour (rate dependent on qualifications & experience)
Required:
8.30am – 5.30pm
27th – 31st July
3rd – 7th August
Private UHNW family based near Henley-on-Thames are looking for an exceptional junior personal assistant
This will be a varied role with a variety of household & personal admin duties, you will be working alongside other household staff & PA’s. The family travel regularly so you will need to be able to work independently & be proactive during those times
Duties will include diary & calendar management, managing emails & maintaining records, greeting guests & providing professional communication, errands & shopping, researching, filing, purchasing items, driving etc
Candidates must have a proactive & personal approach with strong organisational & time management skills. Be emotionally intelligent, positive & calm at all times
Must be proficient in office software
Excellent spoken & written English will be required
Smart & tidy appearance
Car driver & owner
Ideally live locally to Henley-on-Thames
Excellent references from previous roles will be required
Experience in a similar role with an UHNW family would be ideal
Required 1-2 days a week
9/9.30am – 5/5.30pm
Competitive salary
Required asap
Please make contact for more information
Lovely friendly family has a vacancy for an experienced nanny to provide evening cover for their children 4 years old & 6 years old
Duties will include collecting from after school club (5 minute walk from the house), preparing supper for the children, reading stories/playing games, getting ready for bed
Potential candidates must have relevant childcare experience, current DBS, first aid & excellent references. Live locally to Caversham
Excellent spoken English
Car driver not essential, but must have own transport
Smart & tidy appearance
Required:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
6pm – 8pm
£ 18.00 – £ 20.00 an hour gross
Required August