Nanny and Household Staff Recruitment Agency covering Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire

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01707 444240

Multi-award winning Nanny and Household Staff Agency, covering Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire

Harmony at Home Hertfordshire is committed to finding the perfect solution for childcare and household needs. They take pride in offering a bespoke service, meticulously tailored to each family's requirements. They can help to find all candidates from Norland Nannies to Housekeepers.

 Jo Vowles is the passionate driving force behind Harmony at Home Hertfordshire, a distinguished nanny and household staff recruitment agency. With over 15 years of hands-on experience as a dedicated nanny, Jo has a wealth of knowledge and understanding when it comes to caring for children, from newborns to teenagers. Jo's extensive background in childcare exposed her to the unique challenges faced by working parents.

With Jo's expertise, Harmony at Home Hertfordshire is more than just a recruitment agency; it's a promise of a reliable, caring, and personalised service that aims to alleviate the stress of finding the right support for families.

Jo recently extended the Hertfordshire branch to include the area of Bedfordshire.

Jo also owns the Buckinghamshire branch of Harmony at Home and is the proud recipient of Top Franchise 2025. Jo was the winner of the Harmony at Home Ambassador Award 2023 and Highly Commended in 2024.

Our Nanny and Household Staff Recruitment Services

Nannies and Household Staff please register on our website.

Please read our reviews

“Thank for you a wonderful service. I needed a nanny for our baby and toddler at short notice and had a long set of requirements, but you met them all and we have been delighted with your customer service.”

Sally, mother of two, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.

“This is the finest nanny agency I have had the pleasure to use. Jo has found the most fantastic roles for me in my work as a temp nanny. Jo is totally professional, efficient and goes above and beyond to match her clients, I was vetted far more thoroughly than any other agencies I had previously registered with. Thank you so much Jo for your warm friendly manner, for keeping me regularly updated throughout the entire process of looking for work, the interviews your constant support and I’m sure we will work alongside each other for a good while yet.”

“Jo was absolutely wonderful and professional through all the way! We can’t thank her enough for such a hard work and effort she put to help us find the job we wanted in such a short time. She keeps in touch regularly and advises all the way through from start and finish. We really appreciate her care for helping us to find work. We definitely highly recommend her!”

“Jo is a dedicated, enthusiastic, kind and patient individual who will try her best to get you a good match. I really appreciate her feedback and help.”

“Jo was amazing when I was looking for a new role. She was friendly and approachable and I felt she went above and beyond to find me the perfect family. She was excellent at communicating and keeping me informed at every step. I shall definitely use Jo again in the future.”

“Jo was fantastic in securing me a new nanny role, she really listened to what I was looking for and placed me with a great family”

“I registered with this agency as they were advertising a position I was very keen on. Jo was friendly, easy to talk to and very helpful from the get go. She helped arrange interviews and trials promptly which resulted in me securing the fabulous role. Thank you Jo.”

“Jo was so helpful and communicative throughout the whole application process. Very friendly would definitely recommend!”

Jasmine, Nanny, Hertfordshire

“Very professional service. Didn't flood us with applicants but very consultative when she did.”

Ben, Parent, Hertfordshire

“Jo has been amazing with the registration process to join the Harmony and Home Nanny Agency. The registration interview was very detailed and she seems to really care about finding the right fit for both Nanny and family. She asked me some amazing questions about what I am looking for as a Nanny. I am looking forward to applying for roles through Harmony and Home and feel confident they will find me a lovely Nanny role.”

Isabel, Nanny, Herts

“Jo Vowles has been totally amazing throughout my Job hunting mission! She has been so very knowledgeable and definitely knows her stuff! Would highly recommend you go to this agency - fab fab fab! I’m one happy lady today and have her to thank for it.”

Natalie, Nanny, Herts

Fab lady fab agency. I have to say Harmony at Home Jo Vowles has been absolutely amazing great at her job very knowledgeable so has made this job hunting experience so much easier I can’t thank her enough the stress of finding a job at the moment is tough! She has been there for me every step of the way! She’s made a super nanny and very happy lady. Nannies/mannies I totally recommend this agency totally 100%.”

Natalie, Nanny, Herts

“Very professional and a pleasure to deal with.”

Claire, Herts

“Jo’s guidance and help have been invaluable in helping us to secure a fabulous nanny for our son. She has put a great amount of work and effort in making sure she understands our needs/concerns to be able to match us with the right candidates. Jo has not only identified potential candidates but also pre-screened them to make sure we interview only those who fit our profile. She made the whole process unbelievably smooth and comfortable for everyone involved. Jo has an unmatched expertise and has been very reliable throughout the entire process - she was very quick to respond and has been available to answer any queries and discuss any concerns that we had. Her help was truly invaluable! We couldn’t have been happier with her help and would thoroughly recommend Jo to anyone looking to hire a nanny!”

Monika, Hertfordshire

“I had a fantastic experience with Jo at Harmony at Home. Although I have primarily worked in different childcare rather than nannying, Jo was incredibly supportive and recognised the value of my experience right away. Thanks to her, I now have the opportunity to work with a wonderful family, and I'm thoroughly enjoying every moment of it. Jo provides exceptional support throughout the entire process and is always just a message / phone call away whenever you need guidance. I highly recommend this agency to anyone looking to start their nannying career!”

Leanne, Hertfordshire

Frequently asked questions

We match parents in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire with pre-vetted nannies who meet your needs. After a free call to consult with you we shortlist candidates to your exacting requirements, run checks and arrange interviews and trials. Call 01707 444240 or email jo@harmonyathome.co.uk to start.

Costs depend on role, hours and experience you require. Please contact us for a tailored quote. Give us the role, hours and start date and we’ll send a clear estimate with typical hourly/week rates and any fees. Call 01707 444240 or request a quote at jo@harmonyathome.co.uk.

All candidates undergo ID, right-to-work checks, enhanced DBS, two employer references, work-history verification, and a competency interview. We also verify qualifications (first aid and certificates) and provide a short compatibility brief on introduction. Please email your requests to jo@harmonyathome.co.uk.

You can see our 5★ reviews on Google, Trustpilot and our review page. We list any local or national awards here. You can call 01707 444240 to start your search today.

Typical placement is 1–4 weeks: consult → shortlist → interview → trial → hire. Complex roles may take longer. We give a clear timeline during your first consult and support contracts, onboarding and reference checks. Start by emailing us at jo@harmonyathome.co.uk or call 01707 444240.

Recruitment

We are always happy to hear from friendly, competent and dedicated childcare staff working across the county of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. If you are looking for an exciting and fulfilling new placement, please register with us using the form here. You can search all the latest nanny jobs and household staff jobs in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire here.

We cover the whole of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, UK, including:

Hertfordshire: Baldock‎, Berkhamsted, Bishop's Stortford‎, Borehamwood‎, Broxbourne‎, Buntingford‎, Cheshunt‎, Harpenden‎, Hatfield‎, Hemel Hempstead‎, Hertford‎, Hitchin‎, Hoddesdon‎, Letchworth‎, Lilly, Potters Bar‎, Radlett, Rickmansworth‎, Royston, St Albans‎, Sawbridgeworth‎, St Albans, Stevenage‎, Tring‎, Waltham Cross‎, Ware, Watford, Welwyn Garden City, Bushey, King’s Langley, Abbotts Langley and Knebworth‎ and all the villages in Hertfordshire.

Bedfordshire: Bedford, Ampthill, Aspley Guise, Aspley Heath, Barton-le-Clay, Biggleswade, Bromham, Clophill, Colmworth, Couple, Eversholt, Felmersham, Flitwick, Gravenhurst, Great Barford, Great Denham, Haynes, Heath and Reach, Henlow, Kempston, Langford, Leighton Buzzard, Maulden, Northill, Odell, Ravensden, Roxton, Sandy, Shefford, Shillington, Silsoe, Stagsden, Stevington, Stotfold, Studham, Thurleigh, Whipsnade, Wilden

We can recommend lots of fun activities for families, nannies, and children in Hertfordshire.

We can recommend lots of fun activities for families, nannies, and children in Bedfordshire.

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