Nanny​/Housekeeper

Nanny/Housekeeper Job Description

Marcilly Recruitment’s UHNW client is seeking a professional and experienced live out Nanny/Housekeeper to join their fully staffed residence.

Salary: £55,000

Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday and Tuesdays off - 1 weekend per month off

Start Date: ASAP

Location: SW London (Live out role)

The ideal candidate will be discreet, proactive, and capable of maintaining exceptionally high standards of cleanliness and presentation. You will work as part of a dedicated team to support daily operations, including household management, laundry care, and morning family routines. You must also be comfortable with pets.

• Previous experience in a private UHNW household
• Team player – ability to work collaboratively within a fully staffed home
• Absolute discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Proactive, polished, and highly professional demeanour
• Strong organisational skills and excellent time management
• Flexibility to travel occasionally if required

• Dusting and polishing furniture, fittings, and surfaces
• Vacuuming and cleaning carpets, rugs, and hard floors
• Cleaning inside cupboards and drawers regularly
• Full AM service and ground floor set-up; PM close-down routine
• Deep cleaning as scheduled, including playroom, gym, kitchens, and appliances

• Sorting, washing, drying, ironing, folding, and steaming of clothing and linens
• Wardrobe organisation and seasonal rotation (including children’s wardrobes)
• Managing all dry‑cleaning and seamstress requirements

• Breakfast preparation in the absence of the chef
• Lunch service and kitchen clear‑down
• Cutlery, silver, and glassware polishing

• Monitoring and restocking of household supplies
• Reporting repairs, maintenance needs, and coordinating contractors as directed
• Managing incoming packages and deliveries
• Supporting the Principal with errands, floristry requirements, and light admin

• Assist in the children’s morning routine, including preparing snacks, organising uniforms, and helping them get ready for school
• Manage and maintain children’s laundry and wardrobe
• Liaise family PA to coordinate school items, activities, or appointments

Marcilly Recruitment is a boutique, London based recruitment firm who specialise in business administrative support and private household recruitment in the UK and Middle East.

Unfortunately, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond individually to each candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within five working days then sadly your application has been unsuccessful.