
The Cotswold Private Household Recruitment Company

Finding exceptional household staff to enhance a private estate can be a challenging and time-consuming process. As a specialist recruitment consultancy, we are dedicated to connecting experienced private household staff who can seamlessly integrate into any private residence.
At The Burford Recruitment Company, we understand that selecting the right people to work within your home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Whether you require a discreet and experienced House Manager, a loyal Domestic Couple, or a highly skilled Private Chef, we provide a refined, confidential and relationship-led service built around trust, integrity, and exceptional standards
We recruit across private estates, multi-residence households, rural and city homes, family offices, and UHNW environments throughout the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and neighbouring counties.





• 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

• Location: Burford
• Salary: £20 per hour (PAYE)
• Accommodation: Separate one-bedroom cottage available for the live-in option

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• Location: Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire
• Salary: £22–£25 per hour, depending on experience
• Hours: 35 -40 hours per week,
• Monday to Friday, to be agreed
• Contract: 12–18-months

• 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

• Temporary Housekeeper – Private Household
• Location: Near Burford, Cotswolds
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: Minimum 2 months, with potential to become a long-term booking
• Rate: £21.63 gross per hour, (worked out from £45,000 gross per annum)
• Hours: 40 hours per week, on a rota basis across 7 days
