KH094 - Summer Nanny - Cotswolds, England

September 18, 2026

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Overview

Kind and easy-going family is looking for a local UK based nanny to join them this summer from July 14 through September at their home in the Cotswolds. They are open to a local nanny commuting daily or a candidate living in for the duration of the summer for ease (private bedroom and bathroom provided). They have one baby who will be 6-months-old at the start. The schedule will typically be 5 days, 10-12 hours per day, with flexibility for some weekend work, travel, or staying with the baby while the parents travel.

Responsibilities

Full-childcare for one infant including making/washing/sanitizing bottles, weaning/solids, helping with sleeping routines and schedules, taking the baby for walks and making sure he gets plenty of time outside each day
Light housekeeping including keeping common areas tidy and organized. If the candidate to hire is open to doing additional cleaning, there is an opportunity for that
Cooking for the child including homemade purees and sometimes cooking/meal prep for the parents as well

Qualifications

Easy-going personality that is not rigid or strict about things
A warm attitude and able to strike a balance between providing suggestions to parents and following their lead

Requirements

Currently already in the UK and legally able to work there
Passport ready and willing to travel within the EU
Available for the duration of the summer, June-September
Comfortable on the water/a boat. There is at least one trip planned to an island only accessibleby boat

Salary and Benefits

Pay rate will be commensurate with experience, training, credentials, and personality fit

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