Karen Howell

A highly organised, discreet and professional Executive Housekeeper, Household Manager, Family PA and Private Nanny with over 10 years' experience supporting private families, high-profile clients and UHNW households throughout Surrey, Kent and Berkshire. Experienced in managing the complete day-to-day operation of busy private homes to exceptional five-star standards, combining meticulous housekeeping with household management, property coordination and family PA support. Trusted to oversee contractors, additional properties, maintenance schedules, household organisation and daily logistics while anticipating the needs of principals with professionalism, efficiency and discretion.

Alongside extensive household management experience, also offers over 10 years of professional nanny experience caring for children from newborn through to teenagers.

Private Nanny | Household Manager & Family PA - Private UHNW Family - Kent

(2025-11 - 2026-07)

Responsible for the complete day-to-day management of a large private family home, maintaining exceptional five-star housekeeping standards. Supported the family during renovation and property-related projects. Alongside household management, provided childcare support including school runs, activities, meals and bedtime routines as required.

• Managed deep cleaning, laundry, ironing, wardrobe organisation, household inventories, stock control and presentation
• Coordinated and supervised gardeners, cleaners, Help maintenance contractors
• Oversaw additional properties
• Provided chauffeur duties, family cooked meals, house sitting, key holding, overnight stays
• Sole care of the family's dogs

Nanny | Housekeeper | Household Assistant & PA - Private Family - Dorking, Surrey

(2023-01 - 2025-01)

Provided a varied role supporting both the principal family and the grandparents' household, dividing time equally between the two properties. Approximately 20% of the role involved caring for two children aged 3 and newborn, with the remainder focused on comprehensive housekeeping, household management and personal assistant support. Throughout employment, the principal property underwent a full internal and external renovation, requiring close work alongside contractors and tradespeople.

The role required complete discretion, flexibility, exceptional organisation and the ability to anticipate the needs of two busy private households while maintaining the highest standards at all times.

• Maintained both homes to an exceptional standard, carrying out detailed housekeeping, deep cleaning, laundry, organisation and stock management
• Managed food shopping, running a wide range of personal and household errands
• Coordinated access for contractors, maintained organisation and ensured the household continued to run efficiently while building work was ongoing
• Assisted with office administration and business commitments
• Prepared for board meetings when required
• Liaised with contractors
• Prepared homes for family celebrations and entertaining
• Set formal dining tables
• Coordinated seasonal household tasks
• Provided chauffeur services for airport transfers, appointments and long-distance journeys

Private Nanny | Housekeeper & Household Manager - Private Family - Oxted, Surrey

(2022-03 - 2023-10)

Managed the smooth day-to-day running of a busy family home ensuring the property remained beautifully presented. Also provided before and after-school childcare, homework support, activities and holiday care.

• Deep cleaning, laundry, ironing, wardrobe management
• Meal preparation, shopping and household organisation

Private Nanny | Housekeeper - Private High-profile Client - Esher, Surrey

(2021-04 - 2022-03)

Maintained a five-bedroom private residence to an exceptional standard, managing housekeeping, laundry, organisation, shopping and meal preparation while supporting the smooth running of the household. Also assisted with school routines, homework and childcare.

• School drop-offs, homework, taking to sports lessons

Household Manager - Private High-profile Client - Leatherhead, Surrey

(2021-04 - 2022-01)

Managed the day-to-day operation of a seven-bedroom home and annex following the family's move. Coordinated contractors, deliveries, maintenance and household organisation while assisting with transport, pet care and general household management.

Housekeeper / Carer - Private Client - Ascot, Berkshire

(2019-11 - 2022-12)

Provided professional housekeeping alongside compassionate care, managing cooking, shopping, gardening, contractor liaison, appointments and maintaining the home to a consistently high standard.

Head Housekeeper - Private Family - Virginia Water, Surrey

(2019-10 - 2020-04)

Provided comprehensive housekeeping and household management support within a busy private household, maintaining exceptionally high standards while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the home. During employment, worked closely alongside contractors throughout a full property renovation, coordinating access, overseeing works and ensuring the project progressed efficiently with minimal disruption to the family. Played a key role in preparing and organising the family's new home, helping bring it to a move-in standard, coordinating the relocation and managing contractors returning to complete snagging works and rectify outstanding issues after the family had moved in.

Demonstrated excellent organisation, attention to detail, discretion and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced private household.

Live in Carer - Spinal Home Care

(2017-01 - 2018-12)

Taxi Driver - Taxi Services - Dartford, Kent

(2014-01 - 2017-12)

Telesales Executive - Luxe Models - London

(2010-01 - 2014-12)

Manager - Greggs Bakery - Crayford

(2007-01 - 2010-12)

Supervisor - GAP Retail - Bluewater

(2004-01 - 2007-12)

Head Waitress - Pizza Express

(2000-01 - 2004-12)

Carer - Kipingtons Nursing Home

(1996-01 - 1999-12)