Connecting Exceptional People with Cotswold Estates and Businesses
The Burford Recruitment Company is an independent, boutique recruitment agency based in the heart of the Cotswolds. We support Private Households, estates, and luxury hospitality venues, and Private Offices/businesses to build exceptional teams.
We work closely with employers and candidates throughout the Cotswolds, offering a tailored, discreet service built on our values of Confidentiality and Discretion, Commitment to Excellence, Professional Integrity, & Community.
Your Cotswold Recruitment Partner
Acknowledged for Professional Excellence
Our approach is shaped by four key values:
Confidentiality and Discretion, Commitment to Excellence, Professional Integrity, and Community.
These principles guide everything we do—from the first conversation to successful placement.
Our ‘Commitment to Excellence’ is not just a value—it’s backed by results. We are proud to hold a 5-star rating on Google and to have achieved ‘Top Rated Service’ accreditation – Verified by TrustIndex.
EXCELLENT
Based on 104 reviews
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Nicole SmithTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Thank you so very much Jodie, Amelia and Louise-Jayne for so much support and encouragement during my search. The Burford team is awesome.Posted on Google![]()
Caroline FitzpatrickTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
From the moment I submitted my CV, to the first start day of my new position, Burford Recruitment were there helping & supporting me. The biggest tick for me was their constant communication with me. A rarity these days Thank you Burford Recruitment Team xPosted on Google![]()
Arvensis ecoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
A very professional service with friendly responsive staff. Very refreshing to work with organisation who care, a rare trait!Posted on Google![]()
Ollie AdamsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The best recruitment company that I've worked with. Louisa was professional, personable and efficient with communications. Burford Recruitment contacted me after a role I'd originally applied and interviewed for became available at a later date, and has landed me with a dream job. Very appreciative of their time and effort.Posted on Google![]()
Adam RhudeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I had a very positive experience with The Burford Recruitment Co. Maxine is knowledgeable, professional, helpful, responsive, encouraging and pleasant. I would recommend this company.Posted on Google![]()
Roberta Albino GalliTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I just wanted to take a moment to share how incredibly grateful I am to Amelia and Maxine for their support in helping me find a job. From the very beginning, they were both professional, approachable, and genuinely invested in understanding what I was looking for. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for guidance in their job search—they are an exceptional team.Posted on Google![]()
Hanna EggersTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I found my work placement with the help of the Burford Recruitment Company fast and effortlessly. The application process was quick and simple and easy to finish and the agency was happy to help with all my questions and requieres. They always assisted and supported me without hesitation. I would recommend signing up with Burford to anyone, who is in search for their next placement and who is looking for professional support with that.Posted on Google![]()
wendy krattTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
A really fantastic experience with Burford Recruitment. Professional, thorough and completely on the case. Great communication and I felt very supported and informed by Amelia and Maxine who were my points of contact, I had a new job sorted swiftly. After years of terrible experiences with agencies it was all very positive. Many Thanks!Posted on Google![]()
Leigh MartinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Amelia is wonderful! She understood our skills and took care to find the right fit for us as a Domestic Couple.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Our Latest Vacancies
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Live-in OR Live-out Housekeeper
Duration: PermanentHours: Full TimeLive-inLive-Out- Private Household – The Burford Recruitment Company
- Berkshire, Hungerford, Newbury
- £45,000.00 - £48,000.00
- new
• Location: Hungerford, Berkshire
• Salary: £45,000–£48,000 gross per annum (DOE) flexibility to go higher for the right candidate
• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, worked on a flexible, structured rota, including two weekends per month
• Days: Over a 4 day period
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Accommodation: Optional, self-contained one- or two-bedroom cottage on the estate
• Other: Full driving licence and own car essential -

Housekeeper / Companion (Live-in or Live-out)
Duration: PermanentHours: Full TimeHours: Part TimeLive-inLive-Out- Private Household – The Burford Recruitment Company
- Burford, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds
- £20- £20 / hour
- £20.00 - £20.00
• Location: Burford
• Salary: £20 per hour (PAYE)
• Accommodation: Separate one-bedroom cottage available for the live-in option -

Part-Time Housekeeper
Duration: PermanentHours: Part TimeLive-Out- Burford, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds
• Location: Near Burford, Oxfordshire
• Salary: £20–£25 per hour, depending on experience
• Hours: 10 hours per week, ideally across 2 days, with flexibility around which days are worked
• Driving: A full UK driving licence and own car are essential due to the rural location and nature of the role -

Marketing Executive
Duration: PermanentHours: Full TimeHours: Part Time- Private Office / Office & Professional – The Burford Recruitment Company
- Burford, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds
- £38,000.00 - £48,000.00
• Marketing Executive
• Location: Burford, Oxfordshire – Office Based
• Salary: £38,000 – 40,000 FTE (DOE)
• Bonus Scheme
• Full-time or Part-Time
• Minimum 25 hours per week
• 26 days holiday -

Part-Time Invoice Clerk – Private Office
Duration: PermanentHours: Part TimeHybridLive-Out- Private Office / Office & Professional – The Burford Recruitment Company
- Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, Winchcombe
- £18- £20 / hour
• Private Office near Winchcombe
• £18 -£20 per hour DOE
• Part-Time
• 7–10 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• A hybrid arrangement to be agreed -

Live-in Housekeeper
Duration: PermanentHours: Full TimeLive-in- Private Household – The Burford Recruitment Company
- Oxfordshire, Charlbury
- £55,000.00
• Role: Live-in Housekeeper
• Location: Near Charlbury, Oxfordshire
• Start: Flexible for the right candidate
• Salary: up to £55,000 gross per annum (DOE)
• Days/hours: Monday to Friday, roughly 40 hours per week
• Accommodation: 1-bedroom accommodation available
• Other: Driver essential and DBS -

Private Personal Assistant
Duration: PermanentHours: Part TimeHybrid- Private Office / Office & Professional – The Burford Recruitment Company
- Kidlington, Oxfordshire
- £30.00- £30.00 / hour
• Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire
• Hours: Approximately 15 hours per week, with a flexible working pattern to be agreed
• Working arrangement: Hybrid
• Rate: Circa £30.00 per hour -

Live-In Domestic Couple
Duration: PermanentHours: Full TimeLive-in- Private Household – The Burford Recruitment Company
- Cotswolds, Worcestershire, Broadway
- £65,000.00 - £70,000.00
• Location: Near Broadway, Worcestershire
• Salary: Circa £65,000 pa + combined, depending on experience
• Hours: Full-time, including weekend working and with flexibility around the needs of the household
• Accommodation: Fully furnished private one-bedroom flat with separate entrance. All utilities and household expenses included, including council tax and Wi-Fi.
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Other: Full UK driving licence(s) required. Pets considered. -

Part-Time Finance Manager
Duration: PermanentHours: Part TimeLive-Out- Private Office / Office & Professional – The Burford Recruitment Company
- Kidlington, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds
- £25- £35 / hour
• Near Kidlington, Oxfordshire
• 8-16 hours per week
• Flexible hybrid working
• £25–£35 per hour, depending on experience and engagement basis -

Live-out Housekeeper
Duration: PermanentHours: Full TimeLive-Out- Private Household – The Burford Recruitment Company
- Cirencester, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds
- £50,000.00
• Location: Near Cirencester, Cotswolds
• Salary: circa £50,000 gpa (DOE) plus generous annual bonus
• Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (plus occasional paid overtime)
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Other: Full driving licence and own car essential -

Live-In Housekeeper
Duration: PermanentHours: Full TimeLive-in- Private Household – The Burford Recruitment Company
- Gloucestershire, Cotswolds
- £35,000.00 - £40,000.00
• Location: Guiting Power, Gloucestershire
• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum, with some flexibility DOE
• Working Pattern: Thursday to Monday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Permanent, Full Time
• Accommodation: Private cottage and all bills included -

Part-Time Housekeeper / Household Assistant
Duration: PermanentHours: Part TimeLive-Out- Private Household – The Burford Recruitment Company
- Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, Winchcombe
- £20- £25 / hour
• Housekeeper & Family Assistant
• Near Winchcombe
• £25 per hour (circa £26,000 per annum)
• 20 hours per week | Ideally 5 mornings (flexible for the right candidate)
• Live-out position -

Senior Gardener
Duration: PermanentHours: Full TimeLive-Out- Horticulture & Estate Management – The Burford Recruitment Company
- Oxfordshire, Deddington
- £33,000.00 - £36,000.00
• Near North Aston, Oxfordshire
• £32,000 – £36,000 pa plus discretionary bonus scheme
• 7:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced employer pension
• Ongoing training and career development
• Wellbeing and occupational health support
• Cycle to Work and electric vehicle schemes
• Access to company holiday homes
• A further excellent benefits package -

Senior House Manager & Cook
Duration: PermanentHours: Full TimeLive-Out- Private Household – The Burford Recruitment Company
- Kidlington, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds
- £75,000.00
• Job Title: Senior House Manager & Cook – Private Household
• Location: Near Kidlington, Oxfordshire
• Start: ASAP
• Salary: up to £75,000 gross per annum (DOE)
• Hours/days: Full-time preferred, with some flexibility required -

Part-time Housekeeper
Duration: PermanentHours: Part TimeLive-Out- Private Household – The Burford Recruitment Company
- Richmond
• Role: Part-time Housekeeper
• Salary: £25 per hour
• Location: Richmond, London
• Days/Hours: 3 days per week, ideally Monday, Wednesday and Thursday or Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00am–3:00pm
• Start Date: As soon as possible -

Estate Gardener
Duration: PermanentHours: Full Time- Horticulture & Estate Management – The Burford Recruitment Company
- Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds
- £25,000.00 - £30,000.00
• Location: Gloucestershire
• Salary: £25,000–£30,000 per annum
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm
• Job type: Full-time, permanent, live-out -

Live in Sole Housekeeper
Duration: PermanentHours: Full TimeLive-in- Private Household – The Burford Recruitment Company
- Somerset, Bruton
- £40,000.00 - £55,000.00
• Location: Bruton, Somerset
• £40,000–£55,000 gross per annum
• Accommodation: A private one-bedroom cottage
• All bills included.
• 45 hours per week.
• Full-time
• Permanent
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays -

Domestic Couple – Operations Manager & Head Housekeeper
Duration: PermanentHours: Full TimeLive-in- Private Household – The Burford Recruitment Company
- Oxfordshire
- £72,000.00 - £72,000.00
• Location: Near Wantage, Oxfordshire
• Salary: £72,000 pa
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, five days per week
• Holiday: 28 days per annum
• Contract: Permanent, following an initial six-month trial period
• Start Date: October 2026
• Accommodation: Furnished on-site accommodation with bills included -

Housekeeper
Duration: PermanentHours: Full TimeLive-Out- Private Household – The Burford Recruitment Company
- Cotswolds, Warwickshire, Mickleton
- £46,000.00 - £46,000.00
• Salary: £46,000 pa
• Location: Near Mickleton, Warwickshire
• Days/Hours: 5 days per week, working on a rota/shift pattern
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Full Time/ Permanent
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