Trusted Recruitment For Private Housekeepers Across The Cotswolds

If you’re an experienced housekeeper, head housekeeper, housekeeper/nanny or housekeeper/cook looking for a new housekeeper job in the Cotswolds, you’re in the right place.
At The Burford Recruitment Company, we specialise in private household recruitment, and Horticultural & Estate Management Recruitment connecting exceptional professionals with beautiful homes, country estates, and family residences throughout the region.
Why Register With The Burford Recruitment Company?
We work with some of the Cotswolds’ most respected families, principals, and estate managers — offering both live-in and live-out housekeeping roles that value discretion, reliability, and a genuine pride in presentation.
Typical duties may include:
- Daily cleaning and housekeeping of high-end private homes
- Laundry, wardrobe management, and care of fine fabrics
- Polishing silver, caring for antiques, and maintaining fine interiors
- Meal preparation or support to family chefs
- Household organisation, inventories, and liaising with trades
- Pet care and occasional childcare (where required)
Whether you prefer a formal household or a relaxed country home, we’ll help you find a role that complements your skills, personality, and preferred working style.
We take time to get to know you — understanding your experience, preferences, and the type of household where you’ll thrive. When you register with us, you’ll gain access to exclusive roles that aren’t publicly advertised and receive tailored advice on CV presentation, references, and interview preparation.
What We Look For
We represent housekeepers who are:
- Experienced in private households
- Professional, discreet, and trustworthy
- Confident working independently or within a team
- Able to provide excellent references
- Eligible to work in the UK
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Register As A Candidate With The Burford Recruitment Company
Current Private Houskeeper Job Opportunities
We regularly recruit for:
- Full-time Housekeepers (live-in or live-out)
- Part-time Housekeepers (flexible hours)
- Head Housekeepers managing domestic teams
- Housekeeper/Cooks or Housekeeper/Nannies for family households
Current Housekeeper Jobs
-

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
• 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 -

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 -

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
Search All Vacancies
Discreet. Professional. Personal.
The Burford Recruitment Company is a TrustIndex Top-Rated Agency, recognised for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Community.
We’re proud to represent the Cotswolds’ finest private staff and households with the professionalism they deserve.
Private Household And Estate Management Recruitment By Location
We place professional housekeepers across every corner of the Cotswolds. Explore opportunities in your area:
- Housekeeper Jobs in Burford – Elegant townhouses and nearby country estates.
- Housekeeper Jobs in Chipping Norton – Busy family households and long-standing estate teams.
- Housekeeper Jobs in Cirencester – Prestigious estates and rural private homes.
- Housekeeper Jobs in Cheltenham – Formal private residences and executive homes.
- Housekeeper Jobs in Stroud – Classic Cotswolds.
- Housekeeper Jobs in Tetbury – Distinguished estates and country homes.
- Housekeeper Jobs in Moreton-in-Marsh – Traditional properties and rural estates with long-term staff.
- Housekeeper Jobs in Broadway & Northern Cotswolds – Luxury homes and country retreats in one of the Cotswolds’ most picturesque villages.
- Housekeeper Jobs in Woodstock – Historic market town homes and countryside estates.
- Housekeeper Jobs in the Cotswolds
Recruit with The Burford Recruitment Company
Latest posts

How Estate Managers Ensure the Long-Term Success of Large Estates
Providing Leadership in Complex Environments Even the most impressive estates can struggle behind the scenes without strong, consistent leadership. Large properties operate as complex environments. They often encompass multiple buildings,

Cleaner or Housekeeper: What Does Your Household Actually Need?
Within a private household, the distinction between a Cleaner and a Housekeeper can sometimes appear subtle. Both contribute to the presentation and upkeep of a home, and there will inevitably

Modern Security Solutions for Cotswold Estates
How Estate Security Has Evolved Beyond Gates and CCTV Security within rural estates has evolved significantly in recent years. While traditional measures such as gates, alarms, and CCTV remain important,


