LEAMANCONSULTING

Households and Estates

Trusted staff for private residences, estates and international homes.

Supporting confidential searches for house managers, estate managers, housekeepers, chefs, butlers and trusted domestic staff.

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Household Recruitment

Exceptional staff for high-trust homes

Households and Estates recruitment requires more than matching a CV to a job title. We consider standards, discretion, service, flexibility, confidentiality and the culture of private family life.

We support permanent and contract appointments for private households, country estates, London residences and UHNW Principals, including families and candidates relocating to the UK.

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Meet the Specialist

The consultant leading your search

Celia Harmston

Celia Harmston

Head of Households and Estates

Celia specialises in household and estate staffing, bringing a calm, exacting and caring approach to private residence searches where trust and standards matter.

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Our Recruitment Approach

A considered search, from brief to placement

Understanding your household

Accessing our trusted network

Thorough vetting

Long-term matching

Frequently Asked Questions

Before your search begins

What household roles do you recruit for?

We recruit House and Estate Managers, Housekeepers, Butlers, Private Chefs, Chauffeurs, Domestic Couples, Gardeners, Estate Maintenance professionals and Yacht staff.

Do you recruit for fully staffed homes?

Yes. We can support individual hires or wider household team requirements.

Are searches confidential?

Yes. Privacy and discretion are central to every private household search.

Do you recruit internationally?

Yes. We support private clients across the UK, Europe and internationally, including families and candidates relocating to the UK.

Hiring for a private residence?

Whether you need one trusted hire or a wider household team, our consultants guide the search with discretion and care.

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Households and Estates Staff for Private Homes.

UK & International Placements

Leaman Consulting recruits exceptional household and estate professionals for private households, country estates, London residences and UHNW Principals.

We support private clients across the UK, Europe and internationally, including families and Principals seeking exceptional professionals both locally and those relocating to the UK.

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Trusted household and estate professionals for private residences where discretion and standards matter.

  • Since 2007Established
  • InternationalGlobal search
  • ConfidentialDiscreet introductions
  • SpecialistConsultant-led
Our Expertise

We recruit experienced household and estate staff for private homes, country estates and international residences with exacting standards.

Roles We Recruit
  • House Manager
  • Housekeeper
  • Estate Manager
  • Butler, chef and domestic couple
International Recruitment

We support residences across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, North America and other private client locations.

How the search works

Domestic staff recruitment with discretion and detail.

Households and Estates recruitment requires more than matching a CV to a job title. The right candidate must understand high household standards, discretion, service, flexibility and confidentiality, while being able to integrate naturally into the rhythm and culture of private family life. We help clients define responsibilities clearly, then identify candidates who can become a seamless part of the residence or estate.

Our Households and Estates division supports permanent and contract appointments, across live-in and live-out roles, seasonal requirements and senior private residence positions. We consider personality, longevity, references, presentation, technical ability and the working style of the household team to ensure the right fit.

We also support candidates and families with relocation to the UK, working closely with trusted specialist relocation partners to help make international moves as smooth as possible.

Celia Harmston

Celia specialises in Households and Estates staffing, with more than a decade of industry experience and a clear understanding of what makes a private residence placement succeed. Her approach is calm, caring and exacting, which helps clients identify candidates with the discretion, reliability and standards needed inside demanding households.

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Household and estate searches built around standards, trust and long-term fit.

International Expertise

Private residence searches across borders.

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.

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Household network
UK, Europe & Middle East
Frequent search locations

Search coverage

  • Private housekeeper recruitment
  • Senior housekeeper roles
  • House manager recruitment
  • Estate manager recruitment
  • Butler and under-butler roles
  • Private chef recruitment
  • Chauffeur recruitment
  • Estate couple and domestic couple roles
  • Laundress and wardrobe manager roles
  • Travelling household staff
  • Gardeners and grounds staff
  • Yacht staff
  • Security and Close Protection Officers

Division consultant

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Celia HarmstonCelia HarmstonHead of Households and EstatesView profile

Questions clients ask

Before you begin a confidential search.

Do you recruit for fully staffed private households?

Yes. We support Principals and estate managers with appointments across private residences, country estates and international properties, from individual hires to complete household teams.

How do you ensure candidates are suitable for private households?

We look beyond a CV. Every candidate is assessed for professionalism, discretion, longevity, references and their ability to work seamlessly within private environments where trust is paramount.

Can you recruit internationally?

Yes. We regularly manage searches for clients across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and other international locations, tailoring each search to local requirements and family preferences.

What household roles do you cover?

We recruit House Managers, Estate Managers, Housekeepers, Butlers, Chefs, Chauffeurs, Security professionals, Maintenance staff and a wide range of private household appointments.

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