Specialist Recruitment for Private Households, Estates & Country Homes
If you’re an experienced Domestic Couple seeking your next long-term position in the Cotswolds, we’d love to help.
At The Burford Recruitment Company, we specialise in private household and Estate Management, placing professional couples into country homes, manors, and rural estates throughout Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and the wider Cotswolds.
Why Register With The Burford Recruitment Company?
We’re trusted by principals, estate managers, and family offices across the Cotswolds to find reliable, experienced, and discreet Domestic Couples.
Our clients value teamwork, flexibility, and professionalism, qualities that make the very best couples so sought after.
We work with households ranging from formal staffed estates to relaxed family homes, helping couples find stable and rewarding long-term positions that suit their skills and lifestyle.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Housekeeping, cleaning, and laundry
- Cooking, table service, and food preparation
- Gardening, grounds maintenance, and general DIY
- Driving, vehicle care, and occasional chauffeuring
- Pet care and security
- Liaising with tradespeople and suppliers
- Managing the household during the owner’s absence
We take the time to get to know you, understanding your experience, preferences, and what you’re looking for in your next placement.
When you register, you’ll gain access to exclusive Domestic Couple roles that aren’t publicly advertised and receive tailored support from our team throughout your job search.
What We Look For
We represent couples who are:
- Experienced working together in private homes or estates
- Self-sufficient, flexible, and reliable
- Discreet, trustworthy, and committed to service excellence
- Able to provide strong references and work histories
- 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
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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:
- Private Household Recruitment in Burford – Elegant townhouses and nearby country estates.
- Private Household Recruitment in Chipping Norton – Busy family households and long-standing estate teams.
- Private Household Recruitment in Cirencester – Prestigious estates and rural private homes.
- Private Household Recruitment in Cheltenham – Formal private residences and executive homes.
- Private Household Recruitment in Stroud – Classic Cotswolds.
- Private Household Recruitment in Tetbury & Malmesbury – Distinguished estates and country homes.
- Private Household Recruitment in Moreton-in-Marsh – Traditional properties and rural estates with long-term staff.
- Private Household Recruitment in Broadway & Northern Cotswolds – Luxury homes and country retreats in one of the Cotswolds’ most picturesque villages.
- Private Household Recruitment in Woodstock – Historic market town homes and countryside estates.
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