Imperial Nannies & Governesses

Imperial Nannies and Governesses is a specialist recruitment agency established in 1996, dedicated to the placement of experienced, qualified professional nannies and governesses across London, the UK countryside, and international locations. Operating from commercial offices in London and Bath, the company serves a diverse clientele ranging from Royal Families and City Professionals to ultra-high-net-worth families. All candidates placed through Imperial Nannies are Enhanced DBS and reference checked, with a minimum of five years' household and childcare experience, ensuring clients receive only the most vetted and professional childcare practitioners.

Imperial Nannies specialises exclusively in the recruitment and placement of nannies and governesses across multiple service models. The agency offers placements for live-in nannies, live-out nannies, Norland-trained nannies, rota nannies, weekend nannies, bilingual nannies, and nanny personal assistants. Governesses are placed both for supplementary academic support alongside school curricula and for full-year homeschooling arrangements. Each placement type is tailored to meet the specific lifestyle and childcare requirements of individual families, with comprehensive support including contract negotiation, payroll services, tax and national insurance administration, and paediatric first aid training coordination.

Imperial Nannies operates across London's most prestigious postcodes including Belgravia, Chelsea, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Mayfair, Notting Hill, and South Kensington, as well as throughout the UK countryside including Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Sussex, and the Cotswolds. The agency also maintains an extensive international placement network covering the Middle East, Monaco, and other overseas destinations. Clients choose Imperial Nannies for their long-term commitment to the industry, professional expertise, attentive service, and proven track record of successful placements built on thorough candidate screening and careful family matching.