Role: Live-in Housekeeper/Nanny
Location: Marylebone NW1
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 GPA (DOE)
Days: 5 days per week (some weekend coverage required)
Hours: 45 hours per week (across a 12-hour day, with appropriate breaks)
Contract: Permanent
Start: September 2025
Accommodation: Private ensuite room within the family home
Travel: Required during school holidays on a rotational basis with other staff
A warm and busy family are seeking a high-calibre Live-in Housekeeper/Nanny to join their well organised household in Marylebone London NW1.
With a focus on maintaining the smooth running and organisation of a home with five children (aged 2 to 11) who all attend nursery/school during weekdays, you will have strong skills in cleaning, laundry, and household management and be confident working within a small team of 2 other Nannies for a role split approximately 70% housekeeping / 30% childcare
Candidates will be expected to accompany the Family during overseas travel, during which times a 6-day week will be required with time given back in lieu or additional pay
This role is best suited to a top-tier professional who is confident, discreet, organised, and genuinely loves working in a structured family environment.
Key Housekeeping responsibilities;
- Morning cleaning routines once children are at school/nursery
- Full household laundry, including care and organisation of children’s wardrobes
- Strong attention to household organisation and tidiness
- Support with travel preparation, including packing/unpacking
- General support in a team-led household
Key Childcare responsibilities;
- Support morning and evening routines (7am start, flexible finish around 7:30pm, with appropriate breaks)
- Help with local school/nursery drop-offs and pick-ups
- Assist with setting up kids’ dinners and the bedtime routine
- Take the baby monitor 2 nights per week when other Nannies are off (the children sleep very well)
- Travel with the family during school holidays (on rotation)
- Simple, healthy children’s cooking
Candidate requirements;
- Fluent Spanish- or Portuguese- speaker strongly preferred
- Prior live-in experience essential
- Demonstrated longevity in previous roles with verifiable references
- Have a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one
- UK or European Passport holder, able to commit to travel and flexible schedules as required
- Excellent communication and proactive mindset
To apply for the position please send your CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com