Senior Recruitment Consultant – Nannies & Private Household Staff in London

French-speaking | Permanent, full-time position

Predominantly remote, with attendance at our Old Street office every other Friday

Flexible start date between October and December 2026

Basic salary: £36,000 gross per annum

Commission: Uncapped

Target OTE: £51,000–£66,000 per annum

About French Nanny Agency

We are an award-winning recruitment agency specialising in nannies and private household staff for families throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. As the agency continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant who can independently manage multiple assignments, develop strong candidate networks and improve our sourcing and selection processes.

The Role

This is a predominantly candidate-focused recruitment position. You will manage candidates throughout the recruitment process, from initial sourcing and assessment through to successful placement. You will work directly with the Director and collaborate closely with the team responsible for managing client families.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and attract qualified nannies and private household professionals in the UK and internationally.
• Build, maintain and reactivate a strong candidate network.
• Review applications and conduct detailed candidate interviews.
• Assess candidates’ experience, skills, reliability and suitability for individual families.
• Verify employment history, references, qualifications, certifications and Right to Work documentation.
• Write accurate and professional candidate profiles.
• Prepare relevant, high-quality shortlists.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and families.
• Prepare and support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates through to placement.
• Keep the candidate database accurate, organised and up to date.
• Recommend and implement improvements to sourcing methods, recruitment tools and selection processes.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of three years’ proven recruitment experience.
• Strong experience in candidate sourcing, assessment and management.
• Good knowledge of the UK recruitment market.
• French at C1 level or above.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong professional writing skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• The ability to attend our Old Street office every other Friday.
• Existing Right to Work in the United Kingdom.

French Nanny Agency cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Experience in one or more of the following sectors would be particularly relevant:

• Nanny, childcare or private household staff recruitment.
• Specialist, luxury or confidential recruitment.
• Executive search.
• Luxury hospitality.
• Concierge or private client services.

Applications from related sectors will also be considered where candidates can demonstrate relevant specialist or high-end recruitment experience.

Desirable Experience

• Recent experience recruiting nannies or private household staff.
• An established network of nannies or household professionals.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment CRMs, sourcing platforms and automation tools.
• Experience improving recruitment processes.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification.

Performance and Commission

The position includes monthly and annual performance objectives. Performance will be assessed according to:

• The quality, suitability and reliability of candidates presented.
• The relevance of submitted shortlists.
• Application processing times.
• Candidate communication and management.
• Candidate database development.
• Successful placements.

Commission is uncapped. The applicable thresholds, placement attribution rules and payment conditions will be explained during the recruitment process and confirmed in writing before the final interview stage.

What We Offer

• Predominantly remote working.
• Office attendance limited to one Friday every two weeks.
• An established candidate database, active vacancies and existing client families.
• Autonomy in organising your work and managing your recruitment activity.
• The opportunity to introduce new tools, processes and sourcing methods.
• Direct collaboration with the Director.
• Opportunities for progression based on performance and the agency’s continued growth.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted exclusively by email, using the following subject line: Application – Senior Recruitment Consultant

Please include:

• Your current CV.
• A personalised cover letter.
• Your French language level.
• Confirmation of your Right to Work in the UK.
• Your current notice period.
• Your availability to start between October and December 2026.

Your cover letter must clearly explain:

• Your recent experience recruiting nannies, private household staff or professionals within a directly comparable sector.
• The categories of staff and roles you have recruited.
• The CRMs, sourcing platforms and recruitment tools you use.
• Your approach to sourcing, screening and assessing candidates.
• Your method for verifying professional experience and references.
• What you could concretely contribute to French Nanny Agency.

Applications will be assessed according to the relevance of the candidate’s experience, the quality and accuracy of their application, and their ability to follow the instructions provided. Applications without a personalised cover letter addressing the points above will not be considered.

Please do not contact the agency by telephone regarding this vacancy.