Home Manager/Family Assistant | Near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire | £45,000 – £55,000

Reference:
CP862
Category:
Other Jobs
Salary:
£45,000 – £55,000, depending on experience
Location:
Near Cheltenham (GL6), Gloucestershire
Job posted:
June 23, 2025

Overview

A dynamic and down-to-earth family of seven is seeking a fun, proactive, and capable Home Manager/Family Assistant to become a valued and long-term part of their household near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

With five children between ages of 10 – 15 attending three schools, multiple schedules, and plenty of moving parts, this is a role for a highly organised and adaptable individual who genuinely enjoys family life and is confident juggling responsibilities across both childcare, housekeeping and home management.

Start date: end of July. Please note, this is a live-in or live-out position.

Job duties
Responsibilities of the Home Manager/Family Assistant near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire include:

  • Working closely with parents to manage the schedules and logistics of five busy children
  • General household organisation including laundry, grocery shopping, stock management, and managing the cleaner
  • Preparing healthy, home-cooked family meals
  • Overseeing school pick-ups and after-school routines
  • Caring for the family dog and additional pets, including occasional dog walking/feeding
  • Providing a helping hand across the home, stepping in wherever needed to keep everything running smoothly

Candidates must be/have:

  • Demonstrable experience managing a fast-paced family home with multiple children, ideally aged 10 and above
  • Be fun, positive and energetic – someone who brings joy and calm to a busy household
  • Be a confident self-starter who thrives in a varied role
  • Show flexibility and a ‘muck-in’ approach to both routine and unexpected tasks
  • Hold a full, clean driving licence and comfortable driving in rural areas
  • Be confident with animals and happy to assist with their day-to-day care

Accommodation
This is a live-in or live-out position. Ensuite bedroom provided in the main house.

Hours
Full-time. Working days – flexible and depending on school pick-up logistics. One weekend a month and up to two overnights per month (although rarely required).

Location
Near Cheltenham (GL6), Gloucestershire.

Salary
£45,000 – £55,000, depending on experience.

Job ref
CP862: Live-in or Live-out Home Manager/Family Assistant near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

Work Experience Requirements:

All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Yacht or a Cruise Ship.

Language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required.