Nanny/PA, Zug, Switzerland - Luxury Assets : Job Details

For a returning client we are seeking an experienced permanent German/ English speaking Nanny/ PA live-out to work 100% (40 hrs a week) for a lovely family with two children (B7 & G11) in Zug, Switzerland. Candidates are ideally already located in Switzerland and live local to Zug or are willing to move close by. Confident driver is a must. To start mid- March 2025 at the latest.

Both parents are professionals and lead very busy lives. The family live in a large apartment overlooking Lake Zug with a terrace, small garden and pool. A daily cook prepares meals in the evenings and a cleaning lady (8 hours a week) covers the housekeeping duties.

The children go to private school and are brought up bilingual (E/ G) while also learning Mandarin. Weekdays they return from school around 3 pm in the afternoon once they have been picked up. On some afternoons language teachers come to the home. The children are becoming more independent and in school holidays go to summer camps and are able to entertain themselves. If possible, the Nanny/ PA accompanies the family to some of their family holidays.

The duties of the Nanny/PA:

PA duties (60%)

• Ordering items online (incl. clothes for the kids)
• Researching and planning trips and outings
• Putting together itineraries, booking tickets and making reservations
• Managing projects and planning small events
• Researching for the family
• Managing admin of the apartment
• Scheduling and overseeing contractors
• Overseeing car related appointments (service etc.)
• Keeping family areas in the property tidy
• Buying and storing groceries
• Running errands (post office etc.)

Duties relating to kids (40% incl. time spent online covering kids related things)

• Help getting children ready for school
• Taking/ bringing children to school, classes and activities
• Teaching children to make their own beds
• Putting away clean and folded clothes
• Organizing doctor’s appointments or activities, buying things the kids need
• Supporting their routines to become more independent
• Upholding and teaching good manners by acting as a role model
• Some babysitting and proxy parenting when required (paid extra)

Requirements for the Nanny/PA role:

• EU/ CH passport (for ease of travel during holidays) or a valid Swiss work permit
• Ideally 3 years’ experience within a private household having worked with children of similar ages
• Clean drivers’ license and must be a confident driver
• Fluency in English/German (ideally Hochdeutsch), other languages like French are welcome
• Strong preference for candidates presently located in and adjusted to Swiss culture (or at least Western European living)
• Excellent organizational and communications skills
• Good administrative experience
• Ability to multi-task and deal with varying related tasks autonomously and responsibly
• Flexibility and a structured approach
• Must be a confident swimmer
• Written references from past employers/ families
• Valid Paediatric First Aid certificate
• Up to date security check (this can be obtain before starting the role)

The parents are keen to find a Nanny/PA who supports their lifestyle and values of respect, politeness and fairness. Most importantly the Nanny/ PA should either already live locally or be prepared to move to the area and live close by. This is largely so that both can have space when needed (e.g. in lunch breaks). The family are relaxed, easy going, caring, thoughtful and warm hearted. They seek a Nanny/ PA who fits into their lifestyle long term, able to tune into the vibes of the family, someone who is energetic with a calm demeanour, discreet and sensitive towards the family´s needs. The family put much emphasis on an active healthy lifestyle, while being grounded so someone sporty and keen on outdoor sports would be great (walking, swimming, cycling, skiing, etc.).

Zug is a small beautiful lake side town 30 min from Zurich with a strong international community. The Nanny/ PA is able to have use of a car and local public transport is excellent. Please note that in Switzerland employees are obliged to obtain their own private health insurance.

After a paid and successful trial, the candidate is provided with Airbnb (or similar) accommodation for the probation period of 3 months (with the salary adjusted). Assistance to find local permanent accommodation will be given, if needed.

Hours: Mon - Fri, 40 hrs a week, this can be flexible (e.g. 8am-6pm with time for lunch and one morning off), some longer hours over the holidays if agreeable. Holidays are 4 weeks a year, taken in liaison with the parents. Long weekends can be taken. There is flexibility to leave earlier depending on travel distance.

Salary: CHF 5500 - 6400 gross a month, approx EUR 5800 - 6800 gross a month (x12) live-out with the salary being reviewed yearly.

* To comply with Swiss laws this role is placed through our associate agency, see CONTACT page of Luxury Assets.

To start: no later than March 2025

To apply please send a short cover letter outlining your experience in working as Nanny and or PA within a private household. Thank you.