Rota Nanny/PA - Central London - ASAP

A family based in Central London is seeking an experienced, proactive and highly organised Rota Nanny / Children’s PA to join their staffed household.

Highlights

• Start: ASAP
• Location: Central London
• Working Hours: 24/7, 1 week on/off
• Salary: Competitive DOE

Overview

The family have two daughters (13 & 15) both attending a day school in Central London. The family also have a country home where they spend regular weekends and school holidays. Along with the two daughters, the family also has a lovely Labrador who is a key part of their life.

Both girls lead active and busy lives, enjoying a wide range of interests including drama, art, music and horse riding, with the latter being a sport that both girls are pursuing actively and regularly.   

This role combines tailored care for the two girls with organisational and administrative support. It requires a candidate who can move seamlessly between hands-on care and the practical management of two busy teenagers’ lives.

The successful candidate will be calm, discreet, highly organised and exceptionally adaptable. They will be a trusted and capable presence within the household, able to anticipate the family’s needs, exercise sound judgement, and ensure that day-to-day life runs seamlessly. The ideal nanny will be confident supporting the girls as they navigate their teenage years, while also taking ownership of the practical and administrative aspects of the role.

The role is live-in, one week on and one week off, based primarily in London but with regular time at the family’s country home. The successful candidate will work closely with the other rota nanny and as well as the housekeepers who also work on a rota basis.

For candidates with an interest in developing their administrative expertise, there is also a unique opportunity to work alongside the family’s experienced Executive Assistants, gaining valuable exposure and developing skills in this area alongside the nanny role.

Duties included but not limited to:

• Ensuring the children’s health, safety and overall wellbeing at all times
• Being a reliable, responsible adult presence in the home
• Supporting emotional and social development with a calm, age-appropriate approach
• Preparing well-balanced, nutritious meals and eating with the girls where possible
• Caring for the children when unwell, including administering prescribed medication
• Maintaining routines and consistency, particularly across rota changeovers and between the London and country homes. Keeping detailed records and maintaining smooth handovers between rota weeks
• Managing the children’s schedules, travel, logistics and daily routines with precision —  school runs, after-school activities, social commitments, doctors’ appointments.
• Managing day-to-day administration: school bags, kit, supplies, clothing orders, presents and cards for friends.
• Communicating openly with the Principals about the children’s wellbeing, routines and anything they need to know
• Acting as a key point of communication between the Principals, household staff, family office and external contacts where required
• Anticipating needs and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
• Travelling with the children domestically and internationally, preparing for holidays, weekend visits and family trips
• Packing, organising travel logistics and managing schedules across both homes
• Overseeing the children’s wardrobe, laundry, ironing and mending
• Preparing for occasions such as birthday parties and events
• Caring for the family dog as part of the daily routine (feeding, vet appointments and general care). Walking not required on a regular basis as family have a dog walker.
• Keeping the car you use clean and in good order, with a full tank of fuel

Benefits

• Bedroom & bathroom provided for use on duty
• Car Provided for use on duty

Key criteria

• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Minimum 5 years’ experience
• Demonstrated longevity in previous positions 
• An ability to focus on the girls but also on their family dog
• Ideally, some experience with teenagers and an understanding of the distinct needs of this age group
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive, forward-thinking approach
• Confident with digital tools — scheduling, messaging, basic spreadsheets, previous experience of PA responsibilities within a family would be desirable
• A calm, positive and discreet demeanour
• A kind but firm approach with natural authority
• High emotional intelligence and patience
• Impeccable presentation and professionalism
• Full flexibility, including willingness to travel with the family

If you are interested, please apply with your up to date CV and references. Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.