Perfect Household Staff Ltd • Swiss Cottage, North West London
About this role
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.
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
If you are personally interested in this position or are aware of another qualified professional who may be interested in such a vacancy, please apply via our website or contact Daria directly at daria@perfecthouseholdstaff.co.uk