PERMANENT LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER NANNY JOB
SWISS COTTAGE | LONDON | GB
SALARY: £40,000- £45,000 per annum gross
A rare and genuinely wonderful opportunity has emerged to join a dynamic, cosmopolitan, and warmly welcoming private family in the heart of Swiss Cottage, NW3 — one of London's most prestigious, peaceful, and sought-after residential neighbourhoods. The family comprises two principals and two delightful daughters aged 5 and 11, and they are moving into a beautifully appointed, generously proportioned 400-square-metre residence set across two floors in June 2026. They are now seeking a remarkable Live-In Housekeeper-Nanny to become a genuinely cherished and long-term member of their household.
The family's new home is a stunning private residence that will become a true sanctuary for the right professional. The successful candidate will benefit from a beautifully appointed, fully self-contained private living space — complete with a private entrance, en-suite shower room, and full independence and privacy — whilst being warmly integrated into the heart of the family home. All utilities, meals, and household supplies are provided in full throughout the placement.
This is a position for someone genuinely exceptional — a bright, energetic, and warmly enthusiastic professional who brings a natural positive energy to every room they enter. The ideal candidate does not wait to be told what to do — they observe, anticipate, and act with confident initiative, managing the household with quiet pride and building a genuine, joyful, and lasting connection with both the children and the principals.
Our household staffing agency, Perfect Household Staff, has been assisting professional Housekeeper-Nannies find the perfect private household positions for over a decade. We are one of the top boutique domestic staffing agencies in the United Kingdom. If you are looking to be employed as a professional Housekeeper-Nanny, you have come to the right place. We will help you find a truly exceptional role.
Only applicants with a valid right to work in the United Kingdom will be considered for this position.
Type: Permanent | Live-In | Official Employment Contract
Working Days: Five days per week; 50 hours
Working Hours: 10 hours per day
Language: Conversational English
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum gross
Location: Swiss Cottage, London NW3
Children: Two daughters aged 5 and 11
Pets: None
Cooking: Essential
Starting Date: June 2026
Duties Include:
- Planning and preparing nutritious, balanced, and child-friendly breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for both daughters on a daily basis; with thoughtful attention to their individual preferences and dietary needs
- Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the property
- Managing all wardrobe care for the family with specialist knowledge of fabric care requirements, correct laundering and pressing protocols, and the consistent immaculate presentation of all clothing
- Conducting all weekly grocery shopping and managing household supplies, stock levels, and general household inventory with efficiency and foresight
- Collecting the younger daughter from school each day and creating a warm, nurturing, and welcoming atmosphere upon her arrival home
- Providing attentive and engaging evening supervision for both children; supporting homework, encouraging reading, organising educational activities, and facilitating age-appropriate play and entertainment
- Managing the household with complete confidence and independence during the principals' absences; maintaining all standards and ensuring the property is always in perfect order
- Adapting enthusiastically and positively to the evolving rhythm of the family's daily life and schedule
Minimal Requirements:
- 3+ or more years of private Housekeeper-Nanny or private household experience
- Two excellent, checkable references
- Valid right to work in the United Kingdom
- DBS check
- Comfortable and enthusiastic about a permanent live-in arrangement
How to Apply:
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