DISCREET NETWORK
Trusted candidates across family offices, private households, executive support and childcare.
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Recruitment
Specialist search and recruitment for high-level roles across private family offices, corporate offices, private households and childcare.
Founded in London in 2007 · Trusted by clients and candidates
1 Duchess Street, London W1W 6AN
Family Office & Private PA
Executive Assistant & Business Support
Households and Estates
Childcare & Education
Family Office & Private PA
Executive Assistant & Business Support
Households and Estates
Childcare & Education
Why clients choose us
Discreet search shaped around exacting standards.
From family offices and corporate offices to private households and childcare. Each search is shaped by a clear understanding of the environment, brief and expectations.
Our search strengths
UNDERSTANDING YOUR REQUIREMENTS
We clarify standards, reporting lines, culture and personality fits before the search begins.
DETAILED VETTING
Shortlists are shaped around experience, references, presentation, judgement and long-term fit.
LONG-TERM MATCHING
We look beyond the job title to understand the household, Principal, team and culture surrounding the role.
OUR SPECIALIST DIVISIONS
Supporting private families, family offices and businesses through specialist recruitment teams, each with deep market expertise and an exceptional network.
Discreet appointments for Principals, family offices and private households, where trust, judgement and long-term compatibility matter as much as experience.
Exceptional business support professionals for founders, C-suite executives and growing organisations, selected for capability, cultural fit and long-term success.
Trusted household professionals for private residences and estates, from house managers to butlers, housekeepers, chefs and estate teams, placed with discretion and care.
Experienced nannies, governesses, maternity nurses and educators, carefully matched to each family's values, lifestyle and long-term needs.
We are an independent boutique recruitment consultancy with an international reach, specialising in the discreet placement of exceptional professionals where trust, discretion and long-term fit are paramount.
Our expertise spans six specialist divisions: Family Office, Chief of Staff, Executive Assistants & Business Support, Private PAs, Households and Estates, and Childcare & Education. Every search is tailored to the unique requirements of our clients, whether supporting private individuals, family offices, businesses or international residences.
By taking the time to understand your needs, culture and expectations, we deliver carefully curated introductions that go beyond qualifications to ensure an exceptional, lasting match.
Build a team you can rely on.
Brief a consultant who understands your industry and requirements.
- Private, Family Office and corporate support
- Household, estate and childcare appointments
- Carefully curated shortlists, shaped by judgement and long-term fit
- Every search conducted with complete confidentiality, transparency and integrity
Move towards roles that respect your experience.
Speak to the consultant who knows your market.
- Current vacancies with specialist consultants
- CV Guidance & Support
- Clear guidance through interview and offer
- Your CV will never be shared without your knowledge. We will always discuss each opportunity with you before making an introduction.
Client services
Specialist divisions for the roles that keep everything moving.
Family Office and Private PA
Discreet appointments for Principals, family offices and private households, where trust, judgement and long-term compatibility matter as much as experience.
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Executive Assistant & Business Support
Exceptional business support professionals for founders, C-suite executives and growing organisations, selected for capability, cultural fit and long-term success.
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Households and Estates
Trusted household professionals for private residences and estates, from house managers to butlers, housekeepers, chefs and estate teams, placed with discretion and care.
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Childcare & Education
Experienced nannies, governesses, maternity nurses and educators, carefully matched to each family's values, lifestyle and long-term needs.
View division detailsLeaman Consulting was founded nearly 20 years ago to provide a discreet, highly personalised recruitment service for clients and candidates seeking an experienced, independent consultancy built on trust, expertise and long-term relationships.
Over the years, our reputation has been shaped by the quality of our work rather than the volume of our placements. Much of our business comes through referral and recommendation, reflecting the confidence that clients and candidates place in our ability to deliver exceptional results with professionalism, discretion and care.
Each of our specialist divisions is led by a consultant with genuine sector expertise, offering an in-depth understanding of the environments, expectations and nuances behind every brief. Whether recruiting for family offices, executive support, private households or childcare and education, we take the time to understand each client's unique requirements, delivering carefully considered searches focused on quality, discretion and lasting success.
How we work
Built for clients who need more than a CV introduction.
The strongest placements depend on nuance: Principal expectations, culture, confidentiality, communication style and the level of service required day to day.
Confidentiality sits at the centre of the process, with careful communication and direct consultant involvement throughout.
We focus on experienced and polished candidates who understand presentation, reliability and the detail expected in demanding private and professional environments.
Searches are adapted to each family, office, estate or leadership team, including international lifestyles and cross-border requirements.
We support clients across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and beyond, with trusted searches for internationally mobile households, family offices and leadership teams.
Where we've helped clients
Where Experience Travels
Every search is unique, but our experience spans private families, family offices and businesses across the UK and internationally. Explore some of the destinations where we've successfully supported our clients.
London
Cotswolds
Home Counties
Paris
French Riviera
Monaco
Germany
Milan
South of Spain
Dubai
Doha
Kuwait
Melbourne
Hong Kong
Los Angeles
Cayman Islands
How we work
Our Recruitment Process
Discreet, consultant-led search from first conversation to successful appointment.
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Consultation
We understand the role, household, team culture and expectations in detail.
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Search & Selection
We discreetly identify suitable candidates through our trusted specialist network.
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Introductions
You receive carefully considered shortlists with clear, practical guidance.
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Placement & Ongoing Support
We support the final appointment and remain available after placement.
Your consultants
Meet the specialists behind each division.
AnneCorrett
Founder & Partner
"Consistently provided high-caliber candidates for our Family Office roles."
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EmmaMoran
Partner and Managing Consultant
"Super attentive, engaging, with quick access to well-briefed candidates."
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CatherineSharp
Senior Executive Consultant
"The team understood exactly what we needed."
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CeliaHarmston
Head of Households and Estates
"Thoughtful, effective assistance in helping us find a great match."
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MargauxLemoine
Head of Childcare and Education
"Exceptional service and professionalism. Their attention to detail is remarkable."
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Trusted searches, handled with care.
Clients and candidates regularly praise the team for thoughtful matching, clear communication and calm support throughout each search.
Read Google reviewsMargaux has been fantastic throughout the entire process, keeping me up to date at every stage.
From start to finish Celia has been extremely professional and proactive in finding me a new role.
We have worked with Catherine and Anne many times over the years, and every experience has been outstanding.
Margaux was key in helping me find an excellent family to work with.
Celia provided genuine support and guidance so my profile aligned with the expectations of their UHNW client.
Margaux supplied us with many wonderful candidates and was on hand for every question.
Leaman Consulting are professional, well organised, amazingly helpful and kind.
The team were professional, supportive and attentive throughout the whole process.
Kind, caring and quick to find the exact candidate we were searching for.
Margaux kept me updated with the role and the next steps throughout the process.
Great service and communication, would highly recommend.
My experience with the team has been absolutely fantastic.
Contact
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