Private Staff Recruitment in the UK
Bespoke Private Staffing Across the United Kingdom
Melissa Offer Private Staffing provides discreet, highly tailored private staff recruitment across the UK, supporting private households, country estates and family offices with the recruitment of experienced household professionals.
From principal residences in London to country estates in the Home Counties, Cotswolds and Scotland, every household has different staffing requirements. Property type, lifestyle, family structure, existing staff and the way a residence is used can all influence the experience and attributes required of a candidate.
Our approach therefore begins with understanding the household itself. We take the time to establish the responsibilities of the role, the structure of the existing team and the qualities required for a successful long-term placement before identifying suitable candidates from our established network.
Private Staff We Recruit
Areas We Cover
London
As a London-based private staffing agency, Melissa PS supports private households across the capital, including many of its most established residential areas, with discreet and tailored recruitment.
Home Counties
We recruit for private residences and country estates throughout the Home Counties, often supporting households with multiple properties and regular travel between London and the country.
Cotswolds
For households and estates throughout the Cotswolds, we recruit experienced professionals capable of working within both formal and more relaxed country-house environments.
Scotland
Melissa PS also supports private households and estates throughout Scotland, including clients requiring permanent, rotational and estate-based staff across a wide range of private residences.
Hire Household Staff Throughout the UK
Private staff recruitment in the UK can vary considerably depending on the type of residence, the size of the household and the way in which a property is used.
A principal London residence may require a highly experienced House Manager, Chauffeur or Private PA, while a country estate may need a broader team covering housekeeping, estate management, grounds, maintenance and private service. Some households also operate across multiple UK residences, requiring staff who can travel between properties or work flexibly around changing schedules.
Melissa PS takes these practical considerations into account from the outset, ensuring that each search reflects the structure, lifestyle and expectations of the individual household.
The Melissa PS Approach
Private staff recruitment is about more than matching a CV to a job description. Experience, discretion, communication style and compatibility with the household can all influence the success of a long-term placement.
Melissa PS takes a consultative approach to recruitment, working closely with each client to understand the role, reporting structure, working environment and wider household requirements before beginning the search.
Candidates are carefully considered against both the professional and personal requirements of the position, with particular attention given to relevant private household experience, references and long-term suitability.
This considered approach helps clients appoint household staff with greater confidence and supports placements that are intended to work successfully over the long term.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Melissa PS recruits across a wide range of private household and estate roles, including Housekeepers, House Managers, Estate Managers, Private Chefs, Butlers, Chauffeurs, Domestic Couples, Personal Assistants, childcare professionals and private security personnel.
We support private households throughout the UK, including London, the Home Counties, the Cotswolds and Scotland, as well as clients with multiple residences in different locations.
Yes. Staffing requirements can differ considerably between an urban residence and a country estate, and we tailor each search accordingly. This may include recruiting for household management, estate operations, housekeeping, grounds, maintenance and private service positions.
Absolutely. Melissa PS can assist with individual appointments as well as the recruitment of multiple members of staff where a household is being established, restructured or expanded.
Yes. We recruit for both live-in and live-out positions, as well as rotational and travelling appointments where required.
The process begins with a detailed discussion about the household and the requirements of the role. Melissa PS then identifies and assesses suitable candidates before presenting those considered most closely aligned with the position and household environment.