A wealthy family is seeking a "fun and engaging" individual to accompany them on their travels this summer, jetting off to London, Paris and Cannes for two to three weeks. The temporary travel nanny/companion will receive £300-£350 per 24 hours and will be responsible for keeping a nine-year-old girl entertained and looked after.
Job Responsibilities
The job description states: "You will be responsible for accompanying the girl on activities and outings with her friends, managing her schedule, running errands, booking appointments and all nursery duties, including organising her belongings, and keeping things tidy." An 18-year-old sister is also part of the household, with duties that include booking appointments and managing schedules. The family already employs existing staff and a nanny to care for the younger children.
Household and Requirements
Their household includes housekeepers, a driver and chefs. The vacancy listed on Signature Staff notes: "Part of your role will be liaising with other members of staff to ensure that everything runs smoothly." The family are on the lookout for somebody who is "fun, engaging and easy-going." While travelling, the nanny/companion will share accommodation with the nine-year-old. No driving is required, meaning a driver's licence is not necessary. The position is due to commence on July 9.
Key Duties
- Accompanying the nine-year-old girl on outings
- Managing her schedule
- Booking appointments/reservations
- Running errands
- Nursery duties
Application Process
Prospective candidates will need to submit an up-to-date CV along with references. Signature Staff added: "Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted." The Signature Staff Private Household Team have themselves worked within private households or corporations. The agency caters to the needs of private households by pairing them with "best-in-class PAs, Family Office Managers, Housekeepers, Domestic Couples, House Managers, Chefs, Nannies, Maternity Nurses."
The firm stated: "The Signature Staff vetting process is extremely thorough; with a dedicated admin team personally verifying references and undertaking an in-depth interviewing and onboarding process." The procedure begins with an initial introduction following the submission of applications and CVs, after which candidates would attend a face-to-face interview with a consultant, prior to further interviews and job trials.
