Household & estate staff recruitment.

UK & international recruitment

Experienced household and estate professionals, chosen for the standards, pace and character of your private home.

Client & candidate experiences

Experiences with our team.

Professional, discreet support for private household and estate appointments.

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Our expertise

A careful understanding of your household.How we recruit

We look beyond the CV to consider discretion, references, practical ability and how a candidate will work with your existing household team.

  1. Define the brief. Understand the role, culture and expectations.
  2. Search and assess. Consider experience, references, judgement and long-term fit.
  3. Support the appointment. Guide the shortlist and remain available after placement.
Elegant white-stucco West London townhouse with a private entrance
Household and estate searches built around standards, trust and long-term fit.

International Expertise

Private residence searches across borders.Where we recruit

We regularly manage searches across multiple jurisdictions, assisting clients relocating internationally or recruiting for residences worldwide. Our consultants understand the discretion, logistics and cultural considerations involved in international placements.

Global
Household network
UK, Europe & Middle East
Frequent search locations

Private Household & Estate Roles We Recruit

From individual appointments to complete household teams, we recruit exceptional private staff for UHNW individuals and families across London, the UK and internationally. Our clients include private residences, country estates, multi-property households, yachts and fully staffed international homes, with every search tailored to the individual requirements, lifestyle and service standards of the household.

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Questions clients ask

Before we begin

What experience does Leaman Consulting have in recruiting for private households and estates?

Led by Celia Harmston, who brings more than a decade of industry experience, our division recruits for London homes, country estates and international residences. We understand the standards, flexibility and discretion expected in private service, recruiting professionals from housekeepers and private chefs to senior House and Estate Managers.

How do you get to know our household and find staff who will fit naturally into it?

We begin by understanding your family’s routines, service expectations, existing team and preferred way of working. We clarify the practical responsibilities and personal qualities each appointment requires. Candidates are considered for their ability, references, reliability and employment history, alongside how comfortably they will work within your household’s daily rhythm.

Can you support us with a single appointment as well as building a household team?

Yes. We help clients appoint one trusted professional or recruit across a wider household team. Whether you are replacing a longstanding employee, staffing a new residence or strengthening an established estate team, we shape the search around your requirements, including live-in, live-out, permanent and contract appointments across the UK and internationally.

Hiring for a private residence or estate?

Tell us about the household, standards, schedule and team structure, and we will guide the search from brief to shortlist.

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