Nanny/ Housekeeper at Woodhall Capital International Limited

Woodhall Capital International Limited (“Woodhall Capital”) is a leading advisory firm committed to supporting its clients in their bid to enhance their enterprise value in an increasingly complex global economic environment. We maintain offices in London and Lagos, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nanny/ Housekeeper

Location: Nigeria/United Kingdom
Job Function: Nanny/Housekeeper to the Executive Director
Schedule: Full-time

General Purpose

• The Nanny/ Housekeeper would be required to work between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, organising and running the home of a Senior Executive, traveling between several countries with the family and organising all household affairs of the family.
• This is a Full Time International Role and candidates must be willing to travel often and at short notice. British passport will be a full advantage
• The Nanny/ Housekeeper will be responsible for all tasks relating to the care of the children and maintaining an excellent standard of housekeeping. The person will provide complete care for the children in the employer’s home by creating a safe and stimulating environment in which the children can thrive and develop.

Nanny/ Housekeeper Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the children’s activities at all times
• Dropping and collecting children at school
• Helping with school homework
• Plan extracurricular activities for the children
• Perform household work and childcare work
• Engage in activities with the children; arranging play-dates and social schedules
• Plan and lead educational activities, including reading with the children
• Bathing and supervising baths for older children
• Preparation of meals
• Performing a variety of cleaning activities i.e. sweeping, mopping dusting, polishing
• Reporting food supplies and ordering when necessary
• Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards
• Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies
• Notify superiors on any damages, deficits and disturbances
• Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience
• Planning and supervising rest, bed and nap times
• Keeping parents informed of developmental progress
• Implementing daily routines
• Running errands and maintain record of expenditure.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• High school graduate
• Previous experience caring for children/housekeeping
• First Aid training and child infant CPR
• Prioritisation and time management skills
• Working quickly without compromising quality
• Knowledge of English language
• International travel
• Further training in child care and development such as a formal nanny training programs, early childhood classes and/or in-service training
• Physical ability to care for a young child
• Driving license and safe driving record
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
• Age: 40 and Above

Skills and Competencies:

• Flexibility
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Good prioritisation and time management skills
• Friendly
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Adaptability
• Ability to multitask
• Emotional maturity
• Maintain a positive attitude towards residents and guests
• Planning and organisation skills
• High energy levels
• Enthusiasm
• Interpersonal skills
• Social Perceptiveness
• Attention to detail
• High working standards

Application Closing Date
13th September, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the mail.