Hiring a Nanny or Governess
Professional Household Recruitment with Nordic Nannies
Finding the right nanny or governess is about more than childcare experience. The right candidate must fit your household, routines, and expectations while creating a stable environment for your children.
At Nordic Nannies, we guide families through a structured recruitment process that sets clear expectations and supports long-term compatibility.
Our role includes:
- Advice on defining the role and salary expectations
- Thorough candidate interviews
- Reference and background checks
- Carefully selected candidate introductions
- Guidance throughout the recruitment process
- Ongoing support for both family and employee
Search Activation Fee
To begin the recruitment process, we charge a non-refundable search activation fee of €800.
This allows us to begin sourcing and interviewing suitable candidates for your role.
Placement Categories
Depending on the scope and complexity of the role, placements fall into one of the following categories.
The applicable placement category is confirmed before the recruitment process begins.
Household Placement
Suitable for standard nanny and nanny-housekeeper roles within a single household.
Placement fee:
11% of the agreed gross annual compensation
Minimum fee €3,500
Includes a 30-day replacement guarantee
Executive Household Placement
Designed for roles involving increased complexity, such as:
- International placements or relocation
- Multi-property households
- Regular travel with the family
- High-confidentiality environments
- Governess positions
Placement fee:
14% of the agreed gross annual compensation
Minimum fee €4,500
Includes an extended 60-day replacement guarantee
Temporary Nanny Placement
Temporary placements are roles lasting up to three months.
They are often used when families require immediate childcare support while completing a permanent recruitment process.
Temporary placement fees:
- €800 search activation fee
- €1,200 temporary placement fee
Total agency fee €2,000
If the role continues beyond three months, the permanent placement fee applies. The temporary placement fee is credited toward the permanent fee.