International Private Staff Recruitment
Worldwide Private Staffing Locations
Melissa Offer Private Staffing provides discreet, tailored private staff recruitment for households, estates and family offices across the UK and internationally.
From principal residences and city homes to country estates, seasonal properties and multi-residence households, we recruit experienced professionals who understand the standards, discretion and flexibility required within private service.
Our international recruitment network enables us to support clients across Europe, the Middle East, the United States, Asia and the Caribbean, with every search shaped around the individual requirements of the household.
Global Locations We Cover
United Kingdom
From London residences to country estates in the Home Counties, Cotswolds and Scotland, we recruit experienced household professionals for a wide range of private staffing requirements.
Europe
Melissa PS supports private households throughout Europe, including clients with principal residences, second homes and internationally managed properties in destinations such as Switzerland, Monaco and Ibiza.
United States
We recruit private staff for households across key US locations, including New York, The Hamptons, Miami and Los Angeles, supporting both permanent and multi-residence staffing requirements.
Middle East
Our international network extends across the Middle East, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, where clients may require experienced household, estate, childcare and security professionals.
Asia
Melissa PS supports private households in established international centres including Hong Kong and Singapore, recruiting professionals accustomed to the requirements of globally mobile families and private residences.
Caribbean
We also recruit for private residences and seasonal properties throughout the Caribbean, where flexibility, international experience and familiarity with high-end private service can be particularly important.
Private Staff Recruitment Across International Households
International private staff recruitment often involves considerations beyond the requirements of a single role.
Many clients divide their time between several residences or require staff to travel internationally. Others may be establishing a new household, restructuring an existing team or recruiting for a residence that is occupied only during part of the year.
Depending on the position and location, important considerations may include:
- previous experience within international private households
- language capabilities
- willingness and ability to travel
- experience working across multiple residences
- familiarity with formal or informal household environments
- seasonal or rotational working patterns
- compatibility with an existing household team
- discretion and confidentiality
By establishing these requirements from the outset, Melissa PS can undertake a focused search for candidates whose experience and working style reflect the demands of the household.
The Melissa PS Approach to International Recruitment
Recruiting for a private household requires more than identifying candidates with the appropriate experience.
Every residence has its own structure, standards and way of operating. For international households, this can become more complex when a role involves several properties, regular travel or working alongside teams based in different countries.
Melissa PS takes a consultative approach from the beginning of each search. We work closely with the client to understand the role, household environment, reporting structure and practical requirements before identifying suitable candidates from our established network. Professional experience is considered alongside discretion, communication style, adaptability and long-term compatibility, helping clients make informed recruitment decisions with confidence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Melissa PS supports private households across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, the United States, Asia and the Caribbean. Recruitment is tailored to the specific location, residence and requirements of each client.
We recruit across household, estate, childcare and private security roles, including Housekeepers, House Managers, Estate Managers, Private Chefs, Butlers, Chauffeurs, Personal Assistants, Nannies, Governesses and specialist security professionals.
Yes. Many of our clients operate across multiple properties and require candidates who can travel, coordinate between residences or maintain consistency across an international household.
Yes. We can support individual appointments as well as the recruitment of multiple positions for households that are being established, expanded or restructured.
The process begins with a detailed understanding of the role, household and location. Melissa PS then identifies suitable candidates whose professional experience, availability and personal approach align with the requirements of the position.