CURRENT VACANCIES

Houseman/woman / Handyman/woman – Knutsford, Cheshire – Permanent

A family of 5 are looking to employ an all-rounder at their newly renovated home in Knutsford, Cheshire. The property is surrounded by rolling countryside with a lovely on-site apartment, available to live in should you desire. The principal runs a successful business so needs someone to come and join the household who can hit the ground running, develop the role, and be relied on while the family are away.

Travelling Governess/Nanny – Mumbai/Dubai/New York – Permanent

We are looking for an experienced governess to work for a UHNW family, looking after their 2 children, aged 7 and 4 years old. They each have a nanny however we are looking for someone who can focus on teaching them etiquette, encourage them in fitness and bring out their creative sides. This is a great opportunity for a teacher who is keen to travel and get experience in the private industry.

Chauffeur/Security – Windlesham, Surrey – Permanent

We are looking for a professional Chauffeur with Security experience to join a large and growing team in a private household in Windlesham, Surrey. You will be working in a formal, fully staffed, 30-bedroom residence. Your role will be to maintain and manage a fleet of luxury vehicles while also assisting with the security of the property and principals.

Gardener – St Andrews, Scotland – Permanent

An affluent and UHNW family have recently purchased a large residence in St Andrews, Scotland and are looking for a Gardener. The family are very formal so are looking for experienced staff who’ve worked in similar environments before. You will be working within a small gardening team ensuring the 5-acre grounds are maintained to the highest standard at all times.

Footmen – St Andrews, Scotland – Permanent

An affluent and UHNW family have recently purchased a large residence in St Andrews, Scotland and are looking for three Footmen. The family are very formal so are looking for experienced staff who’ve worked in similar environments before. You will be part of a large team including the two other Footmen and a Butler. You will be responsible for all daily service and will be assisted by the Butler.

Chauffeur – St Andrews, Scotland – Permanent

An affluent and UHNW family have recently purchased a large residence in St Andrews, Scotland and are looking for a Chauffeur. The family are very formal so are looking for experienced staff who’ve worked in similar environments before. The house will be a full-time residence for one person, however, other family members will be staying intermittently too.

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What to Expect Working as a NANNY

Working as a nanny within a Private Household can be a fantastic lifelong career. You will become a trusted member of the family to often have sole care of the children in the absence of the parents. Longevity is of huge importance, you will be expected to stay with the family for years and be a big part of the children’s lives as they grow up. It is essential that you are qualified, have glowing references and a valid DBS check. Your duties will vary family to family, it will depend on the age of the children, their daily routine, the routine of the parents etc. Generally speaking, you will be required to get the children up and dressed in the morning and those old enough off to school, during the day you will look after younger children, tidy the children’s areas of the house, help with some household chores and plan activities for after school. Once the children have been collected from school, you’ll keep them entertained with various activities, you’ll help them complete homework, you cook their dinner and often do the bedtime routine. It is often essential that you can drive and are happy to drive the children. Your role may be a live-in position or a live-out position depending on the role.

We also occasionally recruit for other private household jobs other than the traditional roles. Some of these include:

Gardener

Chauffeur

Maintenance

Office Based Role

If you do have a different skillset to the standard Private Household positions, please still register your CV as we may have something a bit different available for you.