A fantastic opportunity for an energetic and flexible couple to join a welcoming family in Kent, just 90 minutes from Central London. The estate comprises a Grade-2 listed 6-bedroom Georgian family home, guest cottage, stable conversion outbuildings, pool and tennis court, set in 50 acres of formal gardens, pasture, woodland, and a kitchen garden.
This is the full-time family home of the principals and their three children (aged 13 and 10-year-old twins). The role is sole charge when the parents are working, and would suit a confident, proactive couple with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Separate, recently refurbished 2-bedroom flat is provided as accommodation, with utilities paid.
Job Specification
Housekeeper/Nanny Responsibilities:
Daily housekeeping of the main residence to a high standard (cleaning, dusting, laundry, ironing, bed changing). School runs and after-school activity drop-offs/collections (shared with Groundsperson). Ensuring children are fully prepared for school and activities (uniforms, kits, instruments, homework). Encouraging and supporting homework. Preparing and supervising children’s meals (breakfast, dinner, plus lunches during holidays). Supervising and organising activities during school holidays. Babysitting in the evenings and occasional overnights by arrangement. Running errands, grocery shopping, receiving deliveries. Overseeing contractors and tradespeople. Managing pantry and household supplies. Supervising housekeeping team for guest cottage (holiday let). Acting as point of contact for film crews when the property is used as a filming location. Strong cookery skills desirable (simple and healthy family meals, using produce from kitchen garden). Support with entertaining when required.Groundsperson Responsibilities:
Full maintenance of gardens and grounds (grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding, tree pruning, woodland management, driveway upkeep, lake care, seasonal duties). Maintenance of estate buildings and outbuildings. Cleaning, servicing and upkeep of cars, garden machinery, and tools. Liaising with contractors (boiler servicing, AGA maintenance, pest control, tree surgeons). Pool and tennis court maintenance. Light household and estate maintenance (gutter clearing, basic plumbing, DIY). Stocking logs, monitoring heating oil. Occasional driving duties (airport runs, restaurant drop-offs, station pick-ups).Shared/Additional Duties:
Flexibility to support each other’s roles (e.g. driving, babysitting). Ensuring smooth daily running of the household and estate.
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience in a private household or estate. Practical, hands-on, and highly organised individuals. Commitment to high performance and service excellence. Confident managing a large property with attention to detail. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Full, clean UK driving licences (both candidates). Ideally pet-free, though a cat may be considered. DBS checks required at offer stage.
Accommodation
Separate, refurbished 2-bedroom flat provided. Utilities included. They are unable to accommodate couples with pets or dependants
Interview Process
Stage 1: Online interview Stage 2: In-person interview at the estate
How to apply:
Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to [email protected]. Please ensure you include the reference number for the position you are applying for (found at the top of the advert). For candidates who are not currently registered with Eden Private Staff, please include an up-to-date CV when applying. Applicants for this position should have excellent checkable references and a valid DBS. Please note we only register candidates with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role. If applying for a UK-based role, please ensure you have the correct right-to-work documentation as we are unable to support with visa applications or sponsorships.