Aug 14, 2026

Retainer Nanny role in Knightsbridge, London, UK

£70,000 - £75,000 yearly

Job Description

Retainer Nanny role in Knightsbridge

Knightsbridge, London

ASAP

Not required

Three children aged 11, 9 and 5.

Starting salary £70,000 gross per annum rising to £75,000 after a successful probationary period.

The family has a team of seven rota nannies. In this role, you'll be on call to cover when a nanny is unwell or on annual leave. When providing cover, you'll work the nanny's usual schedule, which is a one-week-on, 24/7 rota. When the full team is available, you won't be required to work.

This busy family is looking for an experienced, professional, and engaging Retainer Nanny with a mature approach to work on a retainer basis, caring for three children aged 11, 9 and 5.
 

The role will require the nanny to be available to cover any sickness as well as holiday cover for the children’s Rota Nannies.  

 The Retainer Nanny who joins this family needs to have experience with children of similar ages.  Experience of SEN is also desirable, specifically with children who have ASC and ADHD. They need to be very happy to be flexible and able to adapt easily, ensuring that consistency of care for the children is never compromised.  The Nanny will need to have excellent organisational, communication and teamwork skills – there is a lot of autonomy in the role and so the Nanny must be confident to work on their own initiative as well as working as part of the nanny team and alongside other staff members within the household.

A Nanny who has experience of working rota/retainer positions previously would be advantageous. This is a fully staffed household so the main focus is caring for the children. During school hours, the retainer nanny will be expected to keep up with administrative duties and planning for the evenings, weekends and holidays.

Accommodation comprises own bedroom and bathroom either within the family home or with the nanny apartment.

Retainer Nanny needs to be happy to travel as there is travel both to Europe and internationally during the school holidays.

The family has 3 dogs.

A driver is not required for this role.

 


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