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A returning client of Greycoat Lumleys is looking for a Governess to look after their 5-year-old twin girls. The ideal candidate for the role will have the relevant age experience and ideally an educational or teaching background. The family also has a 3-year-old who will need support from the governess in the next year. This is a fully staffed household, and there are 2 other nannies who aid in nursery duties for the children. The family spends most school holidays in their home in London but will travel internationally too.

The family is looking for someone who is loving, caring, and nurturing, while also being strong on educational age-appropriate activities.

The Governess will chaperone the children to activities and classes and will oversee all the appointments and travel arrangements.

Please apply only if you have an educational background.

Duties:

• Educational support
• Arranging play
• Creating an organised and disciplined routine
• Providing an interactive and constructive learning environment
• Supporting etiquette and manners

Specification:

• Days: Monday to Friday / Saturday
• Hours: 10 hours per day
• Care: Shared with staff
• Driver: Bonus
• Travel: Yes, frequently
• Language: Fluent English; any other language will be a plus
• Salary: £Negotiable
• Start date: As Soon As Possible
• Accommodation: Separate accommodation is provided

Greycoat Lumleys Job Reference: 130929

Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Forestry, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years in nursery management.
• Proven track record in overseeing contractor performance.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Expertise in plant propagation, irrigation systems, and pest management.
• Familiarity with sustainability guidelines and environmental regulations.
• Strong understanding of nursery logistics and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in monitoring contract adherence and quality assurance.

• Full-time role with a 1-year contract.
• Availability to relocate to Riyadh.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

As part of one of the world’s most significant greening projects, bödeker leads the Tree Management Office (TMO). This office plays a critical role in supervising and overseeing tree-related operations, ensuring high standards in urban greening.
To support this initiative, we are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Nursery Manager to oversee the Center of Excellence nursery (CoE). The role is primarily supervisory, ensuring that the operations contractor adheres to all contractual obligations, including production schedules, timelines, and quality control measures.

The Center of Excellence Nursery will operate and produce specified quantities of trees and shrubs using advanced growing methods in a structured, multi-stage process. Plants are grown from seeds and cuttings, progressing through different transplanting stages with automated systems and optimized irrigation. Soil mixes are engineered for each growth phase, and fertilizers are applied through drip irrigation and foliar feeding, with regular soil testing ensuring plant health.

A dedicated production plan aligns with client targets, adjusting as needed while maintaining overall commitments. Routine care includes irrigation management, pest control, pruning, greenhouse operations, and general maintenance to ensure a clean and disease-free growing environment. Water is transported, tested, and managed to meet nursery requirements, while a seed bank collects, processes, and stores seeds for future use.

The Living Laboratory conducts research to enhance nursery practices, improve plant quality, and support production. Training programs develop staff expertise, including on-the-job training for client personnel. Plants are delivered to private nurseries and landscape contractors, with a system in place to ensure the return of reusable pots. Best practices guide quality control at every stage, ensuring that all plants meet high health and growth standards before distribution.

A highly impactful supervisory role in one of the world’s largest urban greening initiatives. Opportunities for leadership growth, overseeing major nursery operations within the client Program. A supportive team environment, working closely with TMO, consultants, and senior leadership. Competitive compensation and benefits, aligned with senior technical management roles.

Are you ready to take on this strategic oversight role and contribute to Riyadh’s transformation?

Supervision & Oversight

• Monitor and evaluate the operations contractor’s performance, ensuring full adherence to the agreed scope, production targets, and quality benchmarks.
• Supervise all nursery operations, facility maintenance, and workforce performance, ensuring that industry best practices are followed.
• Review and enforce contractual compliance regarding plant production, tree care, and growing methodologies.
• Identify risks, delays, or deviations from the contract and escalate non-compliance issues to senior management.
• Ensure that all environmental and sustainability requirements are met as per client Program guidelines.

Quality Control & Compliance

• Conduct regular inspections and audits to verify the quality of plant production, irrigation practices, and pest control measures.
• Ensure that all plant production follows established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and best horticultural practices.
• Implement corrective actions in coordination with contractors, consultants, and the TMO team to maintain high standards.
• Supervise compliance with soil preparation, water management, and fertilizer application protocols.

Contractor Performance Monitoring

• Oversee the contractor’s adherence to production quantity schedules, timeline commitments, and work quality standards.
• Track contractor deliverables and provide regular progress reports to senior management.
• Supervise the contractor’s labor management, logistics planning, and operational workflow to ensure efficiency.
• Conduct weekly progress meetings with the operations contractor, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Ensure the contractor operates within the approved budget, optimizing resource allocation and cost management.
• Monitor spending on irrigation systems, fertilizers, labor, and equipment, ensuring cost efficiency.
• Review contractor procurement processes and material usage, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Innovation & Sustainability Compliance

• Supervise the implementation of advanced nursery technologies, ensuring that the contractor applies best-in-class techniques.
• Ensure that the nursery aligns with environmental sustainability standards and urban greening goals.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging research from the Living Laboratory to enhance plant growth performance.

The Private Tutor/Nanny/Governess will provide high-level educational support, childcare, and developmental guidance for the family's children in a discreet, polished, and culturally sensitive manner. This role requires delivering a first-class, bespoke learning experience while ensuring the children's well-being, safety, and etiquette development in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly confidential environment.

Key Responsibilities

Educational Duties

• Design and deliver individualised lesson plans aligned with British, American, IB, or custom curricula.
• Support academic progress in core subjects (English, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Languages).
• Foster intellectual curiosity through creative learning activities (STEM projects, arts, literature, history, music).
• Assist with exam preparation, homework, and project-based learning.
• Organise educational outings (museums, cultural events, historical sites).

Child Development & Care

• Maintain consistent routines for learning, meals, exercise, and rest.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment at all times.
• Monitor emotional well-being and encourage self-confidence and independence.

Lifestyle & Travel

• Travel internationally with the family to multiple residences and holiday destinations.
• Adapt learning and routines seamlessly to new locations and time zones.
• Liaise with other household staff to coordinate schedules, meals, and activities.
• Pack, organise, and maintain children's belongings while travelling.
• Provide regular progress updates to parents.
• Work in harmony with household staff (chefs, housekeepers, chauffeurs, security, etc.) to ensure smooth operations.
• Coordinate with external tutors, sports coaches, and enrichment providers.

Skills & Attributes

• Highly educated, ideally with a degree in Education, Early Childhood Development, or a specialist subject.
• Experience teaching or tutoring in prestigious schools or private households.
• Fluent in English (additional languages highly desirable).
• Excellent interpersonal skills; warm yet professional with children and adults.
• Exceptional organisational skills and adaptability to changing schedules.
• Discreet, trustworthy, and capable of handling confidential family matters.
• Energetic, patient, and culturally aware.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in a similar UHNW household or elite educational setting.
• Valid passport and ability to travel extensively.
• First Aid and CPR certified.
• Clear enhanced DBS / background check.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, live-in or live-out depending on location.
• Accommodation provided when travelling.

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Administrative

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A family well recommended to Great British Nannies is seeking a qualified, experienced and confident maternity nanny for a period of 3 months as of the end of August 2025. The role will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with potential other travel. The baby boy has been born and has two other nannies working with him.

As an experienced maternity nanny, you will have had at least 5 years of experience working with newborns and supporting first time mothers. Confident in your approach and abilities to guide the mother whilst also recognising when to step back and be flexible with the mother’s wishes and ideas on routine setting and personal preferences.

The ideal candidate will be kind, flexible and a real team player, someone who enjoys and works well within fully staffed households with excellent recent and contactable references. Confidentiality, respect and great communication skills are important for the role.
As a maternity nanny, you will be required to meet all the daily needs of the baby, including establishing routines, feeding, bathing and all aspects of maintaining excellent hygiene, sleeping, maintaining a clean and tidy nursery, and ensuring laundry is carried out daily along with daily reports to the parents when required.

The schedule will be 6 days per week and up to 24-hour cover with a 4 hour break each day. You will be required to share a room with the baby whilst on duty. Someone who is comfortable and flexible to travel at short notice is preferred. The salary on offer is from £350+ gross per day. The family is ready to interview and trial candidates immediately in London.

Package:
Salary from £350 gross per day.
Working schedule 24/6
Live in (shared room with baby) – with private space for rest and a separate bathroom
International travel
Flights & Visa support (if needed)
Medical insurance provided (when travelling outside of the U.K)

Requirements:
Qualified & Experienced English-speaking Maternity Nanny
Caring, loving, patient and committed
Clear enhanced DBS check (in date and on the update service)
Paediatric First Aid (within last year)
Excellent and contactable previous references (at least 3)
Available to start at the end of August

A family, well recommended to Great British Nannies, is seeking a professional and emotionally intelligent nanny/governess to care for their two sons, aged 3 and 6. This is a long-term, live-in role based in Riyadh, with frequent international travel.

The family is looking for someone with strong experience in early years and school-age childcare, who can confidently guide the boys in emotional regulation, positive behaviour, manners, and etiquette. The ideal candidate will have a calm, nurturing presence and the ability to set clear, consistent boundaries.

The 3-year-old is lively and expressive, occasionally having outbursts. The successful candidate will be adept at responding with patience and empathy. The 6-year-old is quieter and would benefit from a gentle, engaging nanny who can support his confidence and development through structured play and learning activities.

This is a fully staffed household, and the nanny will work alongside a team of other caregivers and domestic staff. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. The role also includes supporting the boys’ education and encouraging their independence, good routines, and respectful behaviour.

Working schedule: 6 days per week, up to 12 hours per day.
Accommodation: Private bedroom and bathroom in staff quarters within the family’s residence.
Salary: From £1,300 net per week, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.
Start Date: ASAP – The family is currently in London and would like to interview and trial candidates immediately, with a view to returning to Riyadh at the end of August.
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (with frequent international travel)
Position: Qualified Nanny/Governess

Requirements:

Fluent in English

Childcare qualifications

Minimum 3 years of professional or personal experience.

First Aid Certificate (in date)

Excellent contactable recent working references

Police check/DBS clear

Package:

£1300 net per week

Long – term permanent contract

Medical insurance

Accommodation: private bedroom and bathroom

Holiday: 30 days paid holiday (15 chosen by the employer and 15 chosen by the employee)

Return Economy class ticket home during the contract once per year

This is a super role for a busy Middle Eastern family who have residences in Jeddah, Dubai, and London. The elder children are at University and International schools, and their mother now requires an experienced Nanny to assist with her twin sons - currently one year old. The position is to start in January 2020 based in Jeddah.

You will be looking after every aspect of the boys' schedule, and ideally, you will have gained experience working with twins of a similar age. Living in Jeddah you will have your own private room to withdraw to, but you will be sleeping in the same room as the boys.

You must be flexible to travel regularly with the family to Dubai and London for fairly lengthy periods of time.

If you speak some Arabic that is a plus but not essential. Good English is required, and a preference for a candidate who has experience living in the Middle East.

Their mother wishes you to assist with the boys' developmental stages, including teaching them numbers, colours, etc.

A Private Chef will provide all meals for the twins and yourself.

Live in Nanny Job, Riyadh, November start

A returning client of Greycoat Lumleys is looking for a Live in Nanny to care for their daughter aged 3 years. A little sibling is due in March 2026 and will have their own Maternity Nurse for the first four to six months, after which the Nanny will be required to care for both children.

The family currently resides in Riyadh. They will be moving to a more rural area in the North of Saudi Arabia sometime in the Spring/Summer 2026. In both properties, the Nanny will be provided with her own bedroom and own bathroom.

The role will be mainly shared care as Mum and Dad likes to be very hands on with their daughter. She is a bubbly and sociable child who loves princesses and is a lot of fun. She is not going to school at present but will at some point next year.

The family is looking for someone gentle, loving, patient, and kind. Mum describes her parenting style as “not strict but not permissive” and is looking for someone who will follow her method to provide the child/ren with the consistency they need.

An up to date first aid certificate and DBS are essential for this position.

Duties:

• All nanny duties
• Managing routines
• Occasionally helping the chef with cooking (no pork)
• Developmental milestones
• Activities and games
• Reading with the child and encouraging literacy

Salary: £1000 per week
Days: 6 days per week (Saturdays off)
Hours: 8.30am to 8.30pm
Driving: not required
Travel: yes
Language: English
Qualification: bonus
Accommodation: own bedroom and own bathroom
Pets: one cat

Consultant to contact: Alessandra Ruocco

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