Vacancies

Rota Nanny

London  Cotswolds | 2 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off | £80,000 | Live-in During Rotation

A lovely family is seeking an experienced Rota Nanny to care for their 13-month-old son. Based between Primrose Hill and the Cotswolds, with occasional travel, this is an excellent opportunity for a professional nanny looking for a long-term role within a fully staffed household.

Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional care for a 13-month-old child.

• Supporting routines, sleep schedules and developmental milestones.

• Planning engaging, age-appropriate activities and outings.

• Managing all nursery duties, including children's laundry, wardrobe organisation and play areas.

• Travelling with the family when required.

• Working closely with parents and household staff to ensure consistency of care.

• Requirements

• Previous nanny experience caring for babies and toddlers.

• Private household experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of child development.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Professional, discreet and organised.

• Personality Fit

  The family is looking for a nanny who is warm, calm, proactive and adaptable, with a nurturing approach and the ability to integrate seamlessly into family life.

  Salary: £80,000 per annum
  Schedule: 2 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off (own apartment provided during rotation)
  Location: Primrose Hill, London & North Cotswolds + Travel

As a boutique agency, Colville Search receives a high volume of applications and unfortunately, we are unable to respond to each one individually. If you are already registered with us, please feel free to reach out directly to your consultant for updates or to discuss a specific role

Senior Marketing & Communications Manager

Join a fast-growing startup where your ideas won't just be heard—they'll shape the brand.

We are looking for a creative, commercially-minded Senior Marketing & Communications Manager to take ownership of our marketing and communications strategy. From social media and digital campaigns to branding, content and creative projects, you'll be at the heart of building our presence and helping us grow.

If you love variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy bringing fresh ideas to life, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

• Creating engaging content across digital platforms

• Owning our social media presence and growing our audience

• Designing eye-catching marketing materials and presentations

• Planning and delivering creative marketing campaigns

• Ensuring all communications are polished, on-brand and impactful

• Working closely with the wider team to develop new ideas and strengthen our brand

We're looking for someone who:

• Has proven marketing and communications experience

• Is creative, proactive and full of ideas

• Has an excellent eye for detail and outstanding written communication skills

• Is confident managing multiple projects at once

• Enjoys working independently while collaborating with a close-knit team

• Has experience with Figma (or similar design tools), social media and digital marketing

• Wants to be part of an ambitious startup where they can make a genuine impact

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in an exciting, growing business where no two days are the same. You'll have real autonomy, the chance to shape our marketing direction, and the opportunity to grow alongside the company.

Colville Search are a boutique agency and as a result, are unable to respond individually to the large volume of applications. If you are already registered with Colville Search please do not hesitate to contact the consultant you deal with directly.

Property Manager – Luxury International Property Company

City of London | £40,000 | Monday–Friday

Are you an experienced Property Manager looking for a unique opportunity to work with one of the world's leading luxury property companies?

We are seeking a polished, proactive and highly organised Property Manager to join a prestigious international business based in the heart of the City. This is a rare chance to manage the portfolio of a single high-value client, providing a truly bespoke service rather than juggling multiple accounts.

You'll become the trusted point of contact, ensuring every aspect of the client's property portfolio is managed to the highest standard. From coordinating maintenance and refurbishments to liaising with contractors, managing budgets and overseeing compliance, you'll play a key role in delivering an exceptional client experience.

The Role

• Managing a luxury residential property portfolio for one dedicated client.

• Coordinating maintenance, repairs and refurbishment projects.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with contractors and suppliers.

• Overseeing compliance, health & safety and statutory requirements.

• Managing budgets, invoices and service charge administration.

• Conducting regular property inspections and ensuring impeccable standards.

• Acting as the primary point of contact, delivering a seamless and highly personalised service.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in residential property management.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with exceptional attention to detail.

• Confident managing contractors, budgets and multiple priorities.

• Professional, discreet and client-focused.

• ARLA qualification is advantageous but not essential.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected international organisation where quality of service is everything. Offering a competitive salary of £45,000, a collaborative team environment and genuine career development, this role is perfect for someone who takes pride in delivering first-class property management.

Colville Search are a boutique agency and as a result, are unable to respond individually to the large volume of applications. If you are already registered with Colville Search please do not hesitate to contact the consultant you deal with directly.

Executive Assistant – London

The best EAs make the complicated look easy. This is one of those roles.

We are looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to support a the deputy CEO of a highly professional global business.

This is a proper, hands-on EA role. No big ego, no overcomplicating things and definitely no waiting to be told what to do. We need someone who is switched on, highly organised and naturally gets things done.

You’ll be managing complex diaries, coordinating international travel, arranging meetings, handling correspondence, preparing documents and presentations, processing expenses and generally making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll be trusted with confidential information and will need excellent judgement and discretion.

What we’re looking for

• 3–4+ years’ solid EA experience, supporting senior executives in a demanding environment.

• Exceptionally organised with brilliant attention to detail – you notice the small things before they become big things.

• A genuine can-do attitude. You see a problem and work out the solution rather than bringing it back to someone else.

• High emotional intelligence – you read the room, understand different personalities and know when to push, when to pause and when to simply get on with it.

• Low ego and high standards. Happy to do the nuts and bolts of the job and take pride in doing them exceptionally well.

• Naturally warm, approachable and professional, with a good sense of humour.

• Someone who can handle pressure, shifting priorities and last-minute changes without drama.

• A confident communicator who can deal comfortably with senior stakeholders and people at every level.

• Discreet, trustworthy and commercially aware, with excellent judgement.

• Someone who is proactive, anticipates what is needed next and doesn't require hand-holding.

• Strong Microsoft Office and particularly advanced Outlook skills.

The personality matters

We are looking for the best of the best, but that doesn't necessarily mean the person with the biggest job title.

We want someone sharp, grounded, personable and incredibly capable. Someone who takes pride in being the person everyone can rely on. You’ll need confidence without arrogance, resilience without being hard work, and the emotional intelligence to operate around senior people with complete professionalism.

If you are the kind of person who thinks “leave it with me” and actually means it, we’d love to hear from you.

Colville Search are a boutique agency and as a result, are unable to respond individually to the large volume of applications. If you are already registered with Colville Search please do not hesitate to contact the consultant you deal with directly.

Location: London, Cotswolds & Italy
Salary: £100,000
Travel: Regular travel to Italy – approximately once per month

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Estate Manager to take responsibility for the smooth running and upkeep of a private portfolio of three exceptional properties across London, the Cotswolds and Italy.

This is a hands-on, highly organised role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, managing multiple priorities and ensuring that every aspect of a property portfolio is operating to an exceptionally high standard.

The Role

The Estate Manager will have overall operational oversight of all three properties, acting as the key point of contact for household staff, contractors, tradespeople and suppliers. They will ensure the homes are maintained to the highest standards while keeping tight control of budgets, expenditure and ongoing projects.

The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between strategic oversight and practical problem-solving, with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.

Key Responsibilities

Overall management and oversight of three private properties across London, the Cotswolds and Italy. Managing property budgets, monitoring expenditure and negotiating costs with suppliers and contractors. Preparing detailed budgets, financial spreadsheets and regular reporting for the Principal. Providing a weekly report covering property operations, expenditure, maintenance, projects and any outstanding issues. Managing and coordinating household staff, handymen, gardeners, cleaners and external contractors. Sourcing, briefing and negotiating with tradespeople and suppliers. Overseeing maintenance, repairs, renovations and general property projects. Ensuring all properties are consistently maintained, secure and fully operational. Maintaining detailed records and spreadsheets relating to property expenditure, suppliers, maintenance and projects. Managing household inventories and ensuring supplies and equipment are appropriately maintained. Maintaining oversight of household systems, technology and practical operations, adapting quickly to each Principal's tools, preferences and requirements. Conducting regular property visits and identifying issues before they become problems. Travelling to the Italian property approximately once a month, with additional travel as required. Working closely with the Principal and wider household team to ensure a seamless service across all properties.

About You

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, calm, commercially minded and exceptionally practical. You will ideally have previous Estate Management or senior private household experience and be confident managing properties, people, budgets and contractors.

You will be someone who naturally takes ownership, is comfortable working independently and can quickly understand how each household operates.

Key qualities:

Extensive private household / estate management experience Strong financial and budget management skills Excellent spreadsheet and reporting abilities Confident negotiating with suppliers and contractors Strong team and staff management experience Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail Practical, solutions-focused and proactive Comfortable managing multiple properties simultaneously Technologically confident and adaptable Discreet, professional and trustworthy Flexible and willing to travel internationally This is a highly autonomous role suited to an experienced Estate Manager who enjoys being the person who makes sure everything works, problems are resolved quickly and the Principal always has a clear overview of their property portfolio.

Colville Search are a boutique agency and as a result, are unable to respond individually to the large volume of applications. If you are already registered with Colville Search please do not hesitate to contact the consultant you deal with directly.

Senior Makerspace Manager & Educator

London | £80,000–£100,000

An exceptional opportunity for a hands-on educator, maker and leader to join an ambitious new London innovation space shaping the future of education.

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation focused on STEM+, creativity, innovation and experiential learning for students aged 5–18.

We are looking for a Senior Makerspace Manager & Educator who combines strong technical fabrication skills with a passion for teaching and curriculum development. This is an in-person, hands-on leadership role within a dynamic start-up environment, with significant scope to grow as the organisation develops.

The Role

Working closely with the CCO, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the makerspace, whilst also teaching, developing curriculum and leading a small team.

You will be responsible for:

• Operating, maintaining and teaching students how to use a wide range of specialist machinery and equipment.

• Working confidently with Adobe Illustrator, Fusion 360 and Tinkercad.

• Teaching and supporting students with 3D printing, laser cutting, soldering, woodworking and dye sublimation.

• Supporting computer science, programming and robotics projects.

• Developing and delivering engaging fabrication and makerspace courses.

• Creating innovative, hands-on curriculum for students aged 5–18.

• Developing "low floor, high ceiling" projects that allow students with different abilities to engage and progress.

• Ensuring exceptional standards of safety, hygiene and safeguarding.

• Creating clear machinery guides, training materials and documentation that students can easily understand.

• Managing and mentoring a small team, ensuring projects and deliverables are completed on time.

• Working closely with the wider team to create inspiring in-person and hybrid learning experiences.

• Supporting family engagement, speaker series, open houses and other events.

• Working with leadership to develop a sustainable, future-focused makerspace.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is technically brilliant, creatively curious and an exceptional educator.

You will ideally have:

• 5+ years' experience teaching machinery and fabrication.

• 3+ years' experience developing curriculum.

• Strong experience teaching students aged 5–18.

• Experience teaching fabrication courses and working within a makerspace or similar environment.

• Strong knowledge of 3D printing, laser cutting and other fabrication equipment.

• Experience with 2D/3D design software.

• Knowledge of programming, computer science and robotics.

• Experience working with high-potential students.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• A proactive, growth-minded approach and the ability to thrive within a start-up environment.

The Opportunity

This is not simply a facilities or workshop management role. It is an opportunity to help shape an entirely new approach to learning, combining technology, fabrication, creativity and education.

In the short term, you will teach courses, support the studio and develop your understanding of the organisation's curriculum framework. Longer term, you will have the opportunity to take significant ownership of the makerspace and ensure its smooth operation when the CCO is not onsite.

The organisation offers mentorship, training and genuine opportunities to develop into a senior leadership position, including managing and mentoring staff.

Salary: £80,000–£100,000

Location: London

Working pattern: Primarily in person, with occasional weekend work for events and programmes

DBS check: Required

First Aid: Must be current or brought up to date

If you are an exceptional maker and educator who wants to build something genuinely innovative, we would love to hear from you.

Colville Search are a boutique agency and as a result, are unable to respond individually to the large volume of applications. If you are already registered with Colville Search please do not hesitate to contact the consultant you deal with directly.