Job Title: Nanny/Housekeeper (Live-out)
Location: Chelsea, London

Schedule:

• Wednesday – Sunday: 6.30am-3.30pm
• Friday – Sunday: Live-In required (Nanny Room)
• Days Off: Monday & Tuesday
• Weekends: 3 weekends worked, 1 weekend off per month

Salary: £55,000 gross per annum
Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview

A highly professional, proactive, and discreet Nanny/Housekeeper is required to join a fully staffed ultra-high-net-worth household in Chelsea. The successful candidate will maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness and presentation, working collaboratively within the household team. This role focuses on high-level housekeeping, laundry and wardrobe management, and morning childcare routines.

Must be comfortable working around a dog and two guinea pigs.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a private UHNW household
• Strong team player with collaborative approach
• Highest level of discretion and confidentiality
• Preferably fluent English – spoken and written
• Impeccable standards, polished and professional presentation
• Organised and efficient, excellent time management
• Flexible to travel occasionally if required
• Comfortable with early start time

Core Responsibilities

Daily Housekeeping & Cleaning

• Dusting, polishing, vacuuming, and hard floor cleaning
• Deep cleaning of bathrooms and high-touch areas
• Interior window and mirror cleaning
• Light hoovering of blinds and curtains
• Interior cupboard and drawer cleaning
• Daily rubbish and recycling disposal
• Full AM service and ground floor setup
• PM close-down routine
• Scheduled deep cleaning of key areas including playroom, gym, kitchens, and appliances

Laundry & Wardrobe Management

• Full laundry duties: sorting, washing, drying, ironing, steaming
• Wardrobe organisation & seasonal rotation (children and adults)
• Dry-cleaning management & liaising with seamstress
• Garment and drapery steaming
• Shoe and accessory care

Kitchen & Service

• Breakfast and smoothie preparation (when Chef absent)
• Lunch service and kitchen clear-down
• Polishing silverware, cutlery, glassware (inventory checks)
• Cleaning and maintaining commercial and family kitchens
• Weekly deep clean of fridges and freezers

Household Support

• Stock monitoring and replenishment (cleaning, toiletries, pantry)
• Reporting and coordinating maintenance
• Greeting guests and offering refreshments
• Setup/clear-down for hair/makeup visits
• Handling packages & deliveries
• Supporting Principal with errands, floristry, and light admin

Children & Family Support

• Assist with morning routine: preparing snacks, uniforms, and school items
• Help with dressing and grooming
• Daily cleaning of children’s bedrooms, bathrooms, and playroom
• Manage children’s laundry and wardrobe
• Label, organise, and oversee seasonal wardrobe changes
• Liaise with PA/Mother regarding school items, activities, and appointments

Sample Morning Routine

6.30am

• Prepare breakfast, smoothies, and snack boxes
• Assist children in getting ready
• Clear and reset kitchen

8.00am-10.00am

• Ground floor clean-up
• Water waterfront garden plants (as required)
• Clean children’s rooms and playroom
• Laundry transfer to basement
• Master suite & second-floor cleaning
• Wardrobe and general laundry tasks
• Lunch service and tidy-up

Weekly Deep Cleaning Duties

• Deep clean: children’s playroom, gym equipment, and kitchen cupboards
• Appliance care: dishwashers, washing machines, vacuum filters
• High-level dusting and cobweb removal
• Silver and glassware polishing (with inventory review)
• Full sanitisation of fridge and freezer
• Maintain presentation of storage and service rooms