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Katherine Shields Private Staff Ltd, London (2026)

13/10/2026

⭐ ️Domestic Couple
⭐ ️Cotswolds
⭐ ️Cottage
⭐ ️£75k gross pa

A London-based family is seeking an experienced, discreet and proactive domestic couple to care for their beautiful second home in a Cotswold village, set within 30 acres. The property is mainly used during school holidays and around two weekends per month.

Housekeeper: Responsible for all housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, guest rooms, food preparation and assistance with entertaining. The principals enjoy cooking, so no independent cooking is required.

Gardener / Maintenance: Looking after lawns, gardens, vegetables, herbs and the swimming pool, alongside general estate maintenance, liaising with contractors and occasional driving. Some assistance at the family’s London home may also be required.

Working 5 days per week including weekends when principals in residence (with 2 consecutive days off). Gardener to work 40 hrs per week, Housekeeper generally 25 hrs pw assuming house kept to high standards.

Accommodation: A newly renovated, separate one-bedroom cottage with private garden and all bills included. A sofa bed is available for occasional guests by agreement. Well-behaved pets considered.

Ideally suited to a practical, hands-on couple with excellent previous private household or estate experience, who are looking for a long-term position.

Interviewing now to start as soon as the ideal couple is found. Salary negotiable around £70k - £75k depending on experience.

Find out more about this opportunity (and others) by following this link:
https://ks-privatestaff.zohorecruit.eu/jobs/Careers/29222000010225102/Gardener-Maintenance-Security-Housekeeper-couple-for-p-time-residence-in-Cotswolds-sep-cottage-%C2%A375k-gross-pa?source=CareerSite

12/10/2026

⭐ ️Domestic couple
⭐ ️Oxfordshire
⭐ ️2 bed flat
⭐ ️£80k gross pa

Housekeeper/Cook and Maintenance Gardener/Security couple sought to look after principals part time residence in a beautiful village just outside Oxford.

Lovely, calm & quiet family weekend house used only 20-25 weekends a year. No formal entertaining but would suit a Housekeeper who enjoys cooking, simple family style cooking needed on occasion. Duties also include all cleaning and housekeeping, general garden maintenance (tractor mowing etc), basic maintenance and management of contractors.

Role is 5 days per week, working weekends when principal in residence with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. From a security standpoint, it is preferable that the majority of nights are spent on the estate. However, occasional time off away from the estate can be arranged as needed.

Private self-contained two-bedroom flat with private entrance & use of a car for work is provided as staff accommodation (all bills covered). Pets & children welcome.

Proximity to local schools and town is good.

Salary negotiable according to experience & skills, around £80k gross pa.

Interviewing now to start as soon as possible.

Find out more about this opportunity (and others) by following this link:
https://ks-privatestaff.zohorecruit.eu/jobs/Careers/29222000010225001/Housekeeper-Cook-and-Maintenance-Gardener-Security-couple-Oxfordshire-2-bed-flat-%C2%A380k?source=CareerSite

09/10/2026

⭐ Live-out Housekeeper/Cook
⭐ Kentish Town (NW5)
⭐ £25phg

A lovely couple based in Kentish Town, NW5, are seeking an experienced and professional live-out Housekeeper to join their household.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all general housekeeping duties, including thorough cleaning, laundry and ironing, maintaining high standards throughout the home. You will also be required to prepare lunch and dinner for the couple, so you must be a confident and capable cook who is comfortable following recipes. Food shopping and purchasing fresh produce will also form part of the role.

A driver is not essential. The couple are looking for someone who is able to work independently, use their own initiative and take pride in their work, whilst being respectful, quiet and discreet within the household. There are no pets.

This is a lovely long-term opportunity and comes highly recommended by previous housekeeper.

Days: 3–4 days per week, flexible days with Mondays being a preferred day.
Hours: 10am–5pm
Salary: £25 per hour gross

Role to commence as soon as the right candidate is found.

Find out more about this opportunity (and others) by following this link:
https://ks-privatestaff.zohorecruit.eu/jobs/Careers/29222000010213012/Live-out-Housekeeper-Cook-req-in-Kentish-Town-NW5-3-4-days-pw-%C2%A325phg-ASAP-start?source=CareerSite

08/10/2026

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07/10/2026

⭐ ️Part time Housekeeper (12hrs pw)
⭐ ️Berkshire
⭐ ️£25phg

We are seeking a reliable, flexible and experienced part-time live-out Housekeeper to work two days per week (approximately 12 hours) for a private household near Hungerford, Berkshire.

The role will involve all aspects of general housekeeping, including cleaning, laundry, ironing and maintaining the organisation and presentation of the household to a high standard.

The successful candidate will also be required to assist with occasional events, including table setting, serving and clearing away afterwards. Additional duties may include running errands and grocery shopping as required.

A full driving licence is essential due to the rural location, and candidates living locally are preferred.

Two days per week, approximately 12 hours per week, with some flexibility required. A candidate willing to work the odd weekend is essential.

Rate on offer is £22–£25 gross per hour, depending on experience.

As soon as the right candidate is found.

This is a lovely opportunity for an experienced Housekeeper seeking a flexible part-time position within a private household.

Find out more about this opportunity (and others) by following this link:
https://ks-privatestaff.zohorecruit.eu/jobs/Careers/29222000010205047/Part-Time-Housekeeper-12hrs-pw-for-Hungerford-Berkshire-%C2%A322-%C2%A325phg-ASAP-start?source=CareerSite

06/10/2026

Exceptional people. The right fit for your household.

Finding outstanding private staff isn’t simply about experience or an impressive CV. It’s about finding the right person - someone whose skills, personality and approach genuinely fit your household.

At Katherine Shields Private Staff, we personally select and represent experienced, fully vetted candidates for private households across the UK and internationally.

In this Reel, we’re featuring two exceptional candidates currently seeking their next long-term position - an experienced Domestic Couple and an accomplished Cook/Housekeeper.

From housekeeping and cooking to estate care, maintenance and household management, both bring experience, professionalism and a genuine commitment to the highest standards.

Could one of them be the perfect addition to your household?

Get in touch with Katherine Shields Private Staff for a confidential conversation about your requirements, or visit our website to view more of our carefully selected candidates.

Exceptional people. Personally selected. The right fit.

05/10/2026

⭐ ️Travelling Housekeeper
⭐ ️London | Switzerland | Greece
⭐ ️£55k+ gpa

A private family of four is seeking an experienced and highly capable Live-in Travelling Housekeeper to join them on a permanent basis. This is a travelling position covering several private residences, with the family’s main home situated in Knightsbridge, London, alongside a country residence in the UK and properties in Switzerland and Greece. The family regularly moves between their homes throughout the year, and the successful candidate will be expected to travel with them when required. The position would therefore be particularly well suited to someone who enjoys travelling, is adaptable by nature and is comfortable maintaining the same high standards regardless of the location.

The successful Housekeeper will take pride in ensuring the family’s homes are beautifully maintained and presented at all times. This is a hands-on role where attention to detail is extremely important, with responsibility for the day-to-day housekeeping as well as the care and organisation of the family’s personal belongings. The ideal candidate will have strong previous experience within a private household and will be confident working to a very high standard while respecting the privacy and routines of the family. The position is six days per week, working approximately ten hours per day, with flexibility required around the family’s travel schedule.

Live-in accommodation is provided, including during periods when travelling with the family.

The salary is £55k+ gross per annum, depending on experience.

Role to commence as soon as the right candidate is found.

Find out more about this opportunity (and others) by following this link:
https://ks-privatestaff.zohorecruit.eu/jobs/Careers/29222000010200031/Live-in-Travelling-Housekeeper-req-in-London-Switzerland-Greece-%C2%A355k-gpa-ASAP-start?source=CareerSite

02/10/2026

⭐ ️Live-out Housekeeper
⭐ ️Holland Park (W11)
⭐ ️£55k gpa

We are seeking a discreet, experienced and detail-oriented Live-out Housekeeper to join a private household in Holland Park, W11, working alongside an established household team.

The role will involve all aspects of housekeeping, including maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the home, daily cleaning and scheduled deep cleaning, caring for luxury furnishings, materials and finishes, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, making beds and ensuring rooms are kept guest-ready.

Responsibilities will also include laundry, ironing and pressing to a high standard, caring for delicate fabrics, fine garments and formal wear, as well as wardrobe organisation and maintenance. The Housekeeper will provide general kitchen and household support, including preparing simple home-style meals such as breakfast, lunch and light dinner when required, maintaining an organised kitchen and fridge, checking food quality and expiry dates, grocery shopping both in-store and online, and managing household provisions, pantry stock and cleaning supplies. A driver is preferred, particularly for grocery shopping, errands and other household requirements.

Days: Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend work as required and with prior notice.

Hours: 8:30am–6:00pm, with a one-hour break during the day, which can be taken as one hour or split into 2 × 15-minute breaks and 1 × 30-minute break.

Salary: £50–£55k gpa per annum, depending on experience.

Find out more about this opportunity (and others) by following this link:
https://ks-privatestaff.zohorecruit.eu/jobs/Careers/29222000010188036/Live-out-Housekeeper-req-in-Holland-Park-W11-%C2%A355kgpa-ASAP-start?source=CareerSite

01/10/2026

⭐ ️Domestic Couple
⭐ ️Cotswolds
⭐ ️Gate lodge
⭐ ️£80k gross pa

Informal, relaxed family seeking an experienced and capable Housekeeper/Cook and Maintenance/Gardener/Driver Couple to take sole charge of their household in the beautiful Cotswolds (GL56).

The family are currently living in a rental property while their new home is being refurbished. The couple will work across two Cotswolds properties, with occasional support required at the family’s Notting Hill residence.

The household comprises the principals, two children (Uni & boarding school) and 4 dogs, so a genuine love of dogs is essential.

The Housekeeper will take primary responsibility for the smooth running and upkeep of the homes. Duties will include all housekeeping and cleaning, family cooking, including preparing fresh, family-style meals.

The partner will support the household with a combination of maintenance, gardening and driving duties. The position could be part-time, approximately 25 hours per week, or full-time, depending on the candidate’s skills and preference.

A good all-rounder with a practical, can-do attitude is sought. A full UK driving license is essential and a vehicle will be provided on and off duty.

Salary negotiable up to £80k gross per annum for the couple, pro rata if the partner works part-time.

• Accommodation: Separate one-bedroom gatehouse
• Pets welcome
• Monday to Friday, approximately 8am–6pm
• Occasional weekend work
• Interviewing now to start as soon as the right couple is found

Find out more about this opportunity (and others) by following this link:
https://ks-privatestaff.zohorecruit.eu/jobs/Careers/29222000010190019/Housekeeper-Cook-full-or-part-time-Maintenance-Gardener-Driver-Gate-lodge-%C2%A380k-pro-rata?source=CareerSite

30/09/2026

⭐ ️Live-in Housekeeper
⭐ ️Barnes (SW13)
⭐ ️Studio flat
⭐ ️£45k+ gpa

A lovely, highly recommended couple based in Barnes, SW13, are seeking an experienced and dedicated Live-in Housekeeper. The position comes highly recommended by their current Housekeeper, who has been with the couple for 16 years!

The ideal candidate will be an excellent all-round Housekeeper who takes pride in maintaining a beautiful home to a high standard and is happy to take responsibility for all housekeeping duties, including laundry, washing, ironing, wardrobe organisation and polishing silver. The couple have a much-loved dog, so a genuine love of dogs is essential, with dog walking and dog sitting forming part of the role. Occasional cooking will also be required, particularly simple Mediterranean-style dishes for the couple.

The successful candidate should be proactive and capable of dealing with contractors, running errands and generally assisting with the smooth running and care of the home. There may be occasional overnight stays, and when the couple travel, the Housekeeper will be responsible for caring for the house and dog. A driver would be a bonus, although this is not essential.

The couple are looking for someone warm, discreet, reliable and well organised who is seeking a long-term position.

Self-contained studio flat with kitchenette within the home. Salary: £45k+ gross per annum, dependent on experience.

Start Date: January, with a handover period with the current Housekeeper in December.

Find out more about this opportunity (and others) by following this link:
https://ks-privatestaff.zohorecruit.eu/jobs/Careers/29222000010191113/Live-in-Housekeeper-req-in-Barnes-SW13-%C2%A345k-gpa-January-2027-start?source=CareerSite

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