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Governess job (M/F) in Liège, Belgium

Liège

Job Description

Morgan & Mallet International is seeking an experienced and adaptable Governess & Household Assistant to join a private family of six based in Liège, Belgium.

The successful candidate will combine childcare with practical household support, taking responsibility for the daily care of two children, aged 3 and 6, while helping maintain an organised and welcoming home environment.

The family travels regularly and spends time at their second residence in Italy, so the ability and willingness to travel with the family is an important part of the position.

Responsibilities

Childcare

  • Provide attentive day-to-day care for the two children
  • Prepare and supervise meals and snacks
  • Organise age-appropriate educational, creative and recreational activities
  • Assist with bathing, bedtime and other daily routines
  • Encourage good manners, independence and positive development
  • Ensure the children’s comfort, wellbeing and safety at all times
  • Provide occasional evening and weekend babysitting when required

Household Support

  • Prepare fresh, straightforward meals for the family and their guests
  • Assist with setting and clearing the table and supporting family meals
  • Manage grocery shopping and everyday errands, including post office, dry cleaning and ironing services
  • Keep living areas tidy and well organised
  • Assist with laundry and the care of household linen
  • Maintain and organise wardrobes and dressing rooms
  • Take care of indoor flowers and ensure the home is kept presentable

Family Assistance & Travel

  • Assist with the family’s daily schedules and appointments
  • Help coordinate practical arrangements and household requirements
  • Travel with the family during holidays and stays at their Italian residence
  • Adapt to changing schedules and family requirements with discretion and flexibility

Job Requirements

  • 3–5 years of relevant experience in a private household, ideally in a combined childcare and household role
  • Previous experience caring for children of a similar age
  • Warm, caring and reassuring personality
  • Highly organised, reliable and attentive to detail
  • Proactive, energetic and comfortable working independently
  • Enjoys cooking simple, varied family meals
  • Flexible and willing to adapt to the family’s lifestyle and travel schedule
  • Good English required; French at B1 level minimum
  • EU passport required
  • Full B driving licence required

Working Conditions

  • Location: Liège, Belgium
  • Contract: Permanent, full-time
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Accommodation: Furnished private studio of 31 m²
  • Vehicle: Company car provided
  • Travel: Regular travel with the family, including to Italy
  • Start date: As soon as possible

 

Salary

€3,000–€3,500 net per month

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Thierry Renaud
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Entrepreneur dans l'âme, je travaille dans l'industrie du luxe depuis 20 ans. Le recrutement a toujours été une passion pour moi, car ce métier réunit tous les critères nécessaires à la compréhension humaine. J'ai également eu la chance de rencontrer certaines des personnes les plus riches du monde, issues d'horizons très divers. C'est aussi un réel plaisir de placer des candidats aux postes de leurs rêves.

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Address : 11 Rue Jean Giraudoux, 75116 Paris, France

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