Housekeeper / Nanny Job

Greycoat Lumleys; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family in Kent/Sussex is seeking a full-time live-in Housekeeper/Nanny to support their three children and manage their home. Responsibilities include childcare, day-to-day household management, cooking, and coordinating home activities. The position offers a separate two-bedroom flat and market rate salary based on experience. A clean driving license is essential for this role.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Utilities covered

Qualifications

• Must have a commitment to high performance and excellence in service.
• Ability to manage a large household.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• School and activity drop-offs/pick-ups for children.
• Day-to-day housekeeping and laundry.
• Preparing healthy family meals.
• Liaising with contractors.

Skills

Childcare support

Household management

Cooking

Organization skills

Job description

Overview

Live in Housekeeper/Nanny role – Kent/Sussex border

A fantastic opportunity to work for a family who are looking for an energetic and flexible full-time, live-in housekeeper-nanny. Located on the Kent/Sussex border, the property comprises a Grade-2 listed, 6-bedroom Georgian manor set in 50 acres including formal gardens, woodland, pasture and a wonderful kitchen garden. This is the family home of the principals and their 3 children: aged 13 and 10-year-old twins. This is a sole charge position when the parents are working.

Housekeeper/Nanny duties:

• Childcare & Support: School and activity drop-offs/pick-ups, helping children prepare for the day, encouraging homework, providing meals, holiday activities, and occasional babysitting (evenings/overnight by arrangement).

• Household Management: Day-to-day housekeeping, laundry and wardrobe care, keeping the home tidy and organised, running errands, shopping, and managing supplies.

• Home Coordination: Receiving deliveries, liaising with contractors, and supervising housekeeping support for the guest cottage.

• Cooking & Entertaining: Preparing healthy family meals (with scope for menu planning and use of seasonal produce), plus occasional support with hosting.

• Additional Duties: Acting as point of contact if the house is used for filming.

Candidates should have a commitment to high performance and excellence in service. Whilst a range of previous experience will be considered, the ability to manage a large household, including excellent attention to detail, organisation skills and energy are essential.

Role Details

• Start date: Flexible from October / November 2025

• Working week: Monday – Friday

• Hours: Monday to Friday: 7am – 7/8pm with a large break in the day

• Accommodation: Recently refurbished separate 2-bed flat with utilities paid. Ideally no pets but a cat might be considered. Partners will be considered on vetting

• Driving: Clean driving licence essential

• Salary: Market rate according to experience

• Vacancy Number: 168802

• Contact: Shannon Anderson