Every family is unique, each with its own preferences and requirements. Regardless of wealth or public visibility, all parents desire the best possible care for their children. For Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) individuals, VIPs, or celebrity clients, this often means having a dedicated team to ensure the family’s life runs seamlessly. From family and executive PA’s to security personnel, chauffeurs, chefs, and housekeepers, success in such households hinges on a Nanny/Governess’s ability to collaborate effectively within the employed team.

Candidates who have prior experience as a Nanny/Governess in similar high-profile households are highly regarded, as they have already demonstrated suitability for the demanding yet rewarding role. Additional essential qualities include adaptability, a flexible approach, eloquence with impeccable manners, discretion, loyalty, trustworthiness, and a service-minded attitude.

The lifestyles in such households entail ever-changing arrangements, from entertaining children on Swiss ski slopes to home schooling during trips to the UAE or occupying them on a Mediterranean yacht. Versatility, resilience, stamina, spontaneity, and sea legs are essential attributes. These roles demand individuals who are highly organized, proactive, and capable of supporting a child emotionally, socially, academically, and physically in unfamiliar settings, even dealing with jet lag and isolation.

In exchange for their dedication, these roles typically offer above-average remuneration. It is understood that the needs of the Nanny/Governess will frequently take a back seat to those of the children and the family’s schedule.

Some households requiring round-the-clock childcare opt for Rota Nanny/Governess positions. In these roles, two or more nannies work on a rotating schedule of duty weeks followed by off-duty weeks, ensuring continuous childcare coverage. While off-duty, Rota Nannies/Governesses are expected to vacate any provided accommodation and may need to fund their own travel arrangements.

High-calibre Rota Nannies/Governesses leave detailed diaries/reports regarding the children’s progress, arrangements, and timetable for their counterparts, facilitating a smooth transition upon their return to duty.