Job Title: Experienced Housekeeper / PA – Private Country Residence
Location: Hill Brow, near Petworth, West Sussex
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday 9:00am – 5:00pm & Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm


The Role

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly professional Housekeeper / PA to join a private household in a beautiful rural setting near Petworth, West Sussex.

This role involves managing the day-to-day upkeep and organisation of a substantial 7-bedroom residence to a high standard, alongside providing discreet and efficient personal assistant support to ensure the smooth running of the household.

The family have two teenage children and two cats; however, this is not a childcare role and will suit a candidate who is confident taking full ownership of housekeeping and household management.


Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping:

  • Maintaining the home to an impeccable standard throughout
  • Full laundry care, including garment care and wardrobe organisation
  • Bed making, linen changes, and household presentation
  • Ensuring all rooms are consistently clean, tidy, and well-organised
  • Managing household supplies and maintaining stock levels

Household & PA Support:

  • Managing deliveries, contractors, and tradespeople
  • Running errands (shopping, dry cleaning, post, etc.)
  • Overseeing the general organisation and efficiency of the household
  • Providing light PA support as required

Candidate Requirements

  • Extensive experience in a similar private household role
  • High standards with excellent attention to detail
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and able to take initiative
  • Discreet, trustworthy, and professional at all times
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills
  • Comfortable working in a rural location
  • Driver preferred due to location

Additional Information

  • Beautiful countryside working environment near Petworth
  • Long-term, stable role within a private household
  • Supportive and respectful family environment

If you are a polished and experienced Housekeeper looking for a long-term position within a private country residence, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV to info@hummingbirdhomestaff.co.uk

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Location Petworth
Start date 27th March, 2026
Remuneration £18-£20 per hour