A lovely family living in Utrecht is seeking a live-out nanny/household manager.

This role combines nanny and household manager duties as the children are in school, daycare, and afterschool club, so there will be time without the children. The nanny/household manager's duties are to assist with laundry, cooking simple healthy meals for the children, meal planning for children (for weekdays and weekends), tidying, organizing, and running errands.

This role is a combination of sole charge and shared care. The Mum will work from home but often works out of the house. She will be involved with the children. The Dad works full time.

The eldest is in Dutch school full-time and attends an afterschool club three days a week. She is easygoing and enjoys art. Her brother is in daycare Monday - Thursday and will spend Friday with the nanny/household manager. They start the day around 7 am and go to bed at approximately 7.30 pm. The daycare is a short walk, and school pick-up is a bus ride or five-minute cycle (they can provide a bike). The Mum will be involved with the school pick-ups. The baby will attend daycare three days a week. On Friday, the baby and three-year-old will both be at home with you.

Key qualities are flexibility, reliability, and punctuality. They would love someone with a proactive and easygoing approach who fits well into the household. A nanny who is naturally patient, safety conscious, and models good habits and manners. You need experience working with children aged newborn - five and in households with siblings. They are seeking an English-speaking nanny; it’s a bonus if you speak another language.

The family is happy to agree on a schedule in consultation with the candidate. Potential schedules are as follows, but they are very flexible and happy to negotiate the schedule:

Possible schedule 1:
Four-day schedule Wednesday - Saturday:
Wednesday 9/10 - 8pm
Thursday 10 - 7 pm
Friday 10 - 8 pm
Saturday 12 - 8 pm.

Possible schedule 2:
Five-day schedule Tuesday - Saturday:
Tuesday 12 - 7 pm
Wednesday 9/10 - 8pm
Thursday 10 - 7 pm
Friday 10 - 8 pm
Saturday 12 - 8 pm.

They are happy to provide up to 40 hours (fewer hours is also an option). They are also happy for the nanny/household manager to work two Saturdays a month if the candidate prefers.

The parents have a direct, honest, and open approach to communication.

Occasionally, they may ask you to proxy parent. A nanny who is happy to travel to the UK is needed. The family is also traveling to America in August. If you have an American passport, they may ask if you are happy to accompany the family for a few weeks of their trip. Accompanying the family to America for this trip is not a requirement; they are also happy to provide paid vacation.

It’s useful if you are comfortable using a bakfiets as they can rent one if needed. It’s a plus if you drive; it’s not a requirement.

Interviews will start immediately. The initial contract will be six months. However, they are seeking someone keen to make a long-term commitment.

You must be comfortable with shared care and having sole charge of all three children, and genuinely invested in the children’s lives.

The family has a cleaner. There are no pets in the house.

You will be employed.

Holgate Nannies has previously placed long-term nannies with the family.

Specific job requirements:
Location: Ideally, you live locally, as this is a live-out role.

Agency requirements:
EU passport or Dutch residence permit
3 years of full-time professional childcare experience
Valid pediatric first aid
A recent police check or DBS and the DBS update system
Minimum of 3 verbal and 3 written references.