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Private staff recruitment

Recruitment of private household, estate and security staff, selected for skill, discretion and fit with the family. Candidates are interviewed and referenced before they are put forward, whether we are filling one role or building a whole team.

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Roles we recruit

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    Chief of Staff

    A chief of staff runs the private office of a family or principal, coordinating homes, staff, travel, advisers and security so that the principal deals with decisions rather than logistics.

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    Estate Manager

    An estate manager runs a private estate as a working whole: land, buildings, staff, budgets, contractors and the estate's relationships with its neighbours.

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    House Manager

    A house manager oversees all the tasks of the household and the smooth, day-to-day running of the property, its staff and its standards.

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    Butler

    A butler leads the service of the house: receiving guests, managing the table and the cellar, caring for fine things and setting the standard for the household team.

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    Housekeeper

    A housekeeper keeps the home immaculate and well cared for, with particular attention to fine furnishings, fabrics and the family's belongings.

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    Private Chef

    A private chef plans and prepares the family's meals day to day, and cooks for guests and occasions, to the household's tastes and dietary needs.

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    Chauffeur / Driver

    Discreet, experienced chauffeurs and private drivers, including security-trained drivers for families who need them, who drive safely and comfortably and look after the vehicles in their care.

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    Nanny & Childcare

    A nanny cares for children in the family home, supporting their routines, development and wellbeing and working closely with parents.

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    Personal Assistant

    A private personal assistant provides day-to-day administrative, secretarial and household support to a principal or family.

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    Domestic Couple

    A domestic couple shares the running of a home, typically combining housekeeping and cooking with driving, maintenance or house management, and often living on site.

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    Security Personnel

    Residential security officers, close protection officers and security drivers, recruited for private homes, estates and principals.

How we recruit

  1. Brief

    The role, the household and the working pattern, agreed in writing.

  2. Search

    A targeted search of our network and of candidates registered with us.

  3. Vet

    References, right to work and background checks suited to the role.

  4. Introduce

    A shortlist, interviews and a trial period arranged around the household.

  5. Support

    Contact with the household and the placement through probation and after.

Where we recruit

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Tell us about the role. Initial contact only; we follow up securely.

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