 From the time of his return until around 1120 he served as a royal chaplain and attested a number of royal charters.Nigel first became Treasurer in the reign of Henry I, and seems to have held that office from around 1126.He was already a receiver, or auditor and administrator, in the treasury of Normandy, and he served as treasurer for both realms, moving with the king and court between England and Normandy.