Gardener/Maintenance & Nanny/PA Couple, Nr Henley, 2 bed cottage

Katherine Shields Private Staff Ltd; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming family is seeking a Domestic Couple to manage their gardening and childcare needs around Henley-on-Thames. This full-time role involves general maintenance, looking after children, and providing support in day-to-day routines. A private cottage is provided with covered utilities. Ideal for enthusiastic, pet-loving individuals or couples.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Utilities covered

Long-term position

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant work experience.
• Pet care skills essential.
• Preferred drivers for both roles.

Responsibilities

• General care and upkeep of gardens and property.
• Nanny duties including school runs and childcare.
• Occasional cooking and grocery shopping.

Skills

Gardening

Childcare

DIY Maintenance

Teamwork

Job description

Gardener/Maintenance & Nanny/PA Couple, Nr Henley, 2 bed cottage

Full time | Katherine Shields Private Staff Ltd | United Kingdom

Job Information

Job Opening ID ZR_764_JOB

Domestic Couple

Work Experience 1-3 years

Negotiable around £65k/£70k depending on experience

City Henley-on-Thames

Job Description

Domestic Couple – Gardener/Maintenance & Nanny/PA/basic cook (no cleaning)

Nr Henley on Thames

Start Date: September/October 2025

Salary negotiable around £65k/£70k gross pa depending on experience

2-bedroom cottage on the estate (all expenses covered)

An informal and welcoming family is seeking an enthusiastic, cheerful, "can do" flexible couple to join their household on a long-term basis. The roles will suit a practical, energetic, and hands-on couple who would enjoy working in a busy family home with three school-aged children. Team players important as full time Housekeeper employed and part time maintenance/gardener also to assist.

• General care and upkeep of formal and informal gardens

• Lawn care, pruning, planting, and seasonal work

• General maintenance and basic DIY across the property and outbuildings

• Occasional driving (e.g. airport runs, errands)

• Pet care for the 2 family dogs

Role 2: Nanny / Mother’s Help / PA (“Girl Friday”)

• Supporting the mother in day-to-day routines and scheduling

• School runs, after-school activities, and play supervision

• Occasional proxy parenting when parents are away

Grocery shopping

• Cooking for the children and family on occasion (no formal dinner parties)

• No cleaning required – a full-time housekeeper is employed

• Working Monday to Friday with very occasional weekend work if family are hosting events (approx. 4 weekends per year)

• Dog lovers essential – pet care is part of the role

• Preferable if both drive (essential Nanny drives)

• Accommodation provided is a private 2 bedroom cottage with its own garden, utilities and costs covered

Start date flexible for the right couple – ideally September/October