Job Descriptions
THIS ROLE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
A wonderful opportunity to join a truly fabulous family in Hampstead and support the dad, who runs a busy airline, in his personal capacity. This role is a blend of personal assistant and nanny duties, requiring a dedicated and experienced individual to manage both personal tasks and childcare. The family includes three lovely children and a friendly Springer Spaniel.
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational and logistical skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and adapt to changes seamlessly. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, and proficiency in French and English is a bonus. A strong sense of humour and the ability to integrate into a family environment is crucial, along with a high level of reliability and a commitment to long-term employment. The candidate must be child-friendly, capable of creating a warm, supportive atmosphere, and comfortable with occasional evening flexibility for special events or travel. In return, the role offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, a car for work-related duties with parking provided, and a charming and supportive family environment. There is ample opportunity to grow within the role, taking on additional responsibilities over time, and to be actively involved in both enriching family life and personal assistance.
Personal PA Duties (9:00 AM - 2:30 PM):
Diary Management
- Managing the husband's personal schedule and appointments.
- Coordinating family and personal events, dinners, and travel plans.
- Ensuring the husband is prepared for all meetings and commitments.
Administrative Support
- Monitoring the inbox, flagging important issues, and drafting responses and correspondence.
- Handling personal invoices, payments, and credit card management.
Travel Arrangements
- Booking personal travel, and hotels, and researching travel and leisure activities.
- Preparing detailed itineraries and ensuring all travel plans are in place.
General Organisation
- Assisting with everyday life tasks such as packing suitcases, organizing personal meetings, and providing reminders for important commitments.
- Occasionally attending personal appointments with the Principal as needed.
Nanny Duties (2:30 PM - 7:00 PM)
Childcare
- Picking up the children from school (10/15-minute drive away).
- Assisting with basic homework and educational activities.
- Engaging in age-appropriate play and activities with the children.
- The eldest child just finished reception and started Year 1; two younger children aged 5 (Isla) and 3 (Freya), with the youngest (Charlie) in nursery 3 days a week.
Family Assistance
- Occasionally walking the family dog, a friendly Springer Spaniel.
- Supporting the family during holiday periods, including scheduling and managing activities and clubs.
- Assisting with travel arrangements for family holidays, particularly to France.
- Cooking healthy and balanced meals.
Skills needed
- Exceptional organisational and logistical skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and adapt to changes without being thrown off.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in French and English is a bonus.
- Strong sense of humour and ability to integrate into a family environment.
- Highly reliable and committed to long-term employment.
- Child-friendly and capable of creating a warm, supportive atmosphere.
- Comfortable with occasional evening flexibility for special events or travel.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Car available for work-related duties, with parking provided.
- A charming and supportive family environment.
- Opportunity to grow within the role and take on additional responsibilities over time.
- Involvement in both enriching family life and personal assistance.
- Job Title: Nanny/PA
- Location: Hampstead NW3
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM occasional extra hours for babysitting
- Children: G5, G3 and B10 months (shared-care)
- Travel: Yes, TBC (mostly to France)
- Pets: Yes, 1 dog
- Driver: Bonus (car provided, or parking available at the property)
- Salary: £60-65K GPA, depending on experience and qualifications