PERMANENT LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER | MARSH GREEN, KENT SALARY: £20 GROSS PER HOUR PHS JOB 3140 Perfect Household Staff is delighted to present a wonderful live-in Housekeeper position based in a charming farmhouse in Kent. Set within a picturesque farmland and orchards, the property offers a calm and rural lifestyle. The principals are a relaxed, welcoming couple who divide their time between their country home, their work in London, and residences abroad. The family enjoys European travel and occasionally takes their housekeeper along when staying in France. They are seeking a caring, responsible, and proactive professional to support the smooth running of their household, care for their beloved pets, and maintain the property to an impeccable standard. This is a varied and fulfilling position, blending housekeeping with light cooking, pet care, and occasional caretaking duties when the family travels. The housekeeper will be responsible for maintaining the home to a consistently high standard, organising daily routines, and ensuring the property is guest-ready. The role requires someone flexible, self-sufficient, and animal-loving, with the confidence to manage household tasks independently and the initiative to take responsibility for the smooth operation of the home. A driving licence is essential due to the countryside location, though a car will be provided for household errands. The family values warmth, discretion, and reliability, and they are looking for a long-term professional who will become an integral part of their home. Perfect Household Staff has been assisting professional housekeepers secure rewarding private household roles for over 15 years. We are recognised as one of the UK’s leading boutique domestic staffing agencies. If you are looking for a professional, long-term housekeeper position in the countryside, you have come to the right place. Only candidates who have the eligibility to work in the UK will be considered for this role. Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Live-In Working Days : 5 days per week Working Hours: 30 hours per week Language: English Salary: £20 gross per hour Location: Kent Countryside (Marsh Green) Driving Licence: Needed (manual car provided) Start Date: ASAP Accommodation: Furnished 1-bedroom apartment provided on the property Main Duties General housekeeping: cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, deep cleaning Laundry management: washing, ironing, and wardrobe organisation Keeping the household running smoothly, including grocery shopping and stocking supplies Occasional light cooking/meal preparation (mainly European cuisine) Pet care: walking, feeding, and providing companionship for 2 cocker spaniels; topping up food for cats House sitting and caretaking responsibilities when the family is abroad Ensuring the property is well-maintained, coordinating with tradespeople when required Flexibility to assist during guest visits (bed changes, household organisation, meal support) Minimal Requirements 3 years’ experience as a private Housekeeper in a similar role 2 excellent checkable references Conversational English UK working permit (EU visa/permit needed) Driving licence (manual; car provided for use) Love of animals and countryside living If you are personally interested in this Housekeeper job or know someone who may be suitable, please apply via our website or email daria@perfecthouseholdstaff.co.uk We are always delighted to register new applicants and happy to answer any questions about our current vacancies. Perfect Household Staff is a leading UK domestic staffing agency. If you are looking for your next professional housekeeper role, visit our blog to explore more featured positions.