Join a loving, energetic family in Kent who offer not just a generous salary, but a truly welcoming and supportive atmosphere.  

 

Job Summary:  
This welcoming family is seeking an energetic and highly capable live-in nanny housekeeper to help manage their beautiful home on the Kent/Sussex border. Set within 50 acres of formal gardens, woodland, pasture, and a thriving kitchen garden, the property is a Grade-II listed, six-bedroom Georgian manor that serves as the full-time residence of the principals and their three children—aged 13 and 10-year-old twins. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a clean, well-organized, and smooth-running household, taking sole charge of the children when the parents are working. General housekeeping responsibilities are central to the role, alongside school holiday supervision, transporting the children to activities and occasional babysitting and overnight stays by prior arrangement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, family-oriented environment and truly understands what it takes to run a large household. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the energy to keep up with a dynamic home are essential. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in similar roles, confidence in managing a busy home, and a genuine love for working with children. In return, the family offers a generous salary, beautiful surroundings, and a supportive, respectful working relationship. Most importantly, they are looking for someone who appreciates the scale and privilege of what’s on offer and is ready to become a valued part of their family life.

General Duties:

General housekeeping tasks (cleaning, tidying, laundry, ironing, etc.) Dropping off and collecting the children from school and or train station and after school activities Ensuring children are prepared for school day including uniform, sports kit and equipment, homework bags, musical instruments and any other required items Encouraging homework Preparing and supervising meals (breakfast and children’s dinner, lunch in school holidays) Running errands and food shopping Taking deliveries and overseeing contractors and tradespeople Provisioning and organisation of household pantry items and supplies Occasionally the house is used as a film location and you will act as a point of contact for the production team

 

Candidate Requirements:

Proficient in English Proactive, approachable, and engaging Strong cookery skills would be desirable, for example: meal planning, preparation and cooking of fresh, healthy family meals. There is access to a large kitchen/vegetable garden for seasonal produce Prior experience in a fast-paced role with a big family Driving: Clean driving licence essential

Enhanced DBS check required at offer stage & and a current First Aid Certificate

How to apply:

Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to PBapps@edenprivatestaff.com 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.