Shepherd’s Bush, West London (W12) – Daily Nanny / Housekeeper

Description

Surrey – Hands-On Domestic Management Couple for British Family – Live-In – £75–90K (Negotiable)

Family Description and Location

A lovely British family with two school-aged children are seeking an experienced domestic couple to join them on their beautiful estate. The home is a large 9-bedroom property set in a large garden in Surrey. It is maintained to a “show home” (6* hotel) standard. Facilities include two swimming pools and a gym, with additional support from a contract gardener, pool technician, and a permanent maintenance team. The family travel frequently during school holidays (around 4 months of the year). There are no pets in residence.

Job Description

This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for the smooth running and high standard of the household. Duties will include:

Full housekeeping, laundry, and care of the home.
Care of delicate items, handwashing, and some wardrobe management.
Family cooking on a daily basis (menus to be discussed and agreed).
Serving at table for occasional entertaining.
General organisation and property management, with a proactive approach to scheduling and maintenance.
Chauffeuring duties including school runs, shopping, errands, and trips to London.
Car washing, refuelling, and general security of the property.
Oversight of builders and tradespeople.
Occasional trips to London to manage and deep clean a small apartment.
Supporting with outdoor tidiness (note: grounds are maintained by contractors).

Candidate Requirements

Proven experience working as a couple in a private household.
Self-starters with the ability to manage tasks independently.
At least one driver with solid driving experience.
One of the couple should be computer-literate and confident with record keeping/maintenance logs.
Strong checkable references.
Ex-yacht couples with transferable experience will also be considered.

Days of Work, Accommodation, and Salary

Monday–Friday, 8:30am–6:00pm with a one-hour break.
Additional half to full day when the family travel (time off in lieu will be given).
Up to two weeknights babysitting per month, with notice (occasional).
Holidays to be taken during school holidays.
Excellent live-in accommodation provided: a separate 2–3-bedroom lodge with private garden and terrace (all bills included). Pets considered on a case-by-case basis.
Salary £75,000–£90,000 depending on skills and experience.
Immediate start possible, though the family can wait for the right couple.

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