Beyond Borders: How Leaman Consulting Delivers Exceptional International Talent

For many private families, family offices and businesses, the search for exceptional talent no longer stops at national borders.

Whether relocating an experienced governess from Europe, sourcing a multilingual Executive Assistant with international family office experience, or identifying a Household Manager who has worked across multiple residences, today's most successful appointments often come from a global talent pool.

At Leaman Consulting, international recruitment has become one of our defining specialisms. Over the years, we have built an extensive worldwide network of trusted professionals, allowing us to connect clients with outstanding candidates across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia and beyond.

Our role extends far beyond recruitment. We become a trusted partner, helping families and organisations navigate every stage of an international search with discretion, expertise and a genuinely personal approach.

Recruitment That Begins With Understanding

No two households, businesses or family offices operate in the same way.

Before beginning any search, we invest time in understanding not only the role itself, but also the people behind it.

For many of our clients, particularly those with complex households or multiple residences, we offer in-person consultations and household visits wherever possible. Spending time within the environment allows us to understand:

• family dynamics
• household culture
• existing staff structures
• working style of the Principals
• routines and expectations
• personalities that will thrive within the team

This level of understanding allows us to assess far more than a CV.

We look for compatibility, longevity and cultural fit—qualities that often determine whether an appointment becomes a lasting success.

A Global Network Built Through Relationships

Our international reach has not been built overnight.

For years, we have cultivated relationships with exceptional professionals working throughout the private service industry. Many candidates come to us through recommendations from former clients, trusted Principals, existing candidates and long-standing industry contacts.

Likewise, many of our new clients are introduced through referrals from families and businesses who have experienced our service first-hand.

These recommendations have helped us create an international community built on trust, discretion and reputation.

Many of our candidates have worked for royal households, high-profile entrepreneurs, ultra-high-net-worth families, private estates and leading international businesses. Others relocate specifically because of opportunities presented through Leaman Consulting.

Rather than relying solely on advertisements, we actively approach professionals within our network, enabling us to access candidates who may never appear on the open market.

Supporting International Relocations

International recruitment often involves far more than finding the right individual.

We regularly advise clients on practical considerations surrounding relocation, including:

• international moves
• visa requirements
• right-to-work documentation
• relocation logistics
• accommodation discussions
• travel planning
• contract expectations
• onboarding support

Our consultants remain closely involved throughout the process, ensuring both client and candidate feel supported from initial introduction through to successful placement.

Specialists Across Every Division

Our international capability extends across every area of Leaman Consulting.

Family Office & Private Office

Modern family offices frequently require professionals with international experience, whether managing multiple residences, coordinating international travel, overseeing complex diaries or supporting globally mobile Principals.

We recruit experienced Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Chiefs of Staff, Family Office professionals and private office support who understand the unique demands of international lifestyles.

Private Household

Exceptional household staff are increasingly global professionals.

House Managers, Estate Managers, Butlers, Housekeepers, Chefs and maintenance professionals often build careers across several countries, bringing valuable experience from diverse households and estates.

Our international network allows us to source candidates with exactly the level of experience each household requires.

Childcare & Education

Children growing up within international families benefit enormously from consistency, cultural awareness and multilingual support.

We recruit:

• Nannies
• Rota Nannies
• Governesses
• Tutors
• Maternity Nurses
• Educational specialists

Many of our childcare professionals speak multiple languages, have travelled extensively with families and understand the flexibility required within globally mobile households.

For families relocating internationally, continuity of care can be invaluable. We frequently assist in finding professionals willing to relocate alongside a family or join them in a new country.

Corporate & Business Support

Businesses increasingly require professionals who can operate confidently across international markets.

Whether supporting global executives, managing international offices or coordinating multinational projects, we recruit business support professionals with the experience and adaptability to thrive in fast-paced international environments.

Why International Recruitment Matters

Restricting a search to one location can significantly reduce the available talent pool.

By searching internationally, clients gain access to:

• multilingual professionals
• wider specialist expertise
• candidates with international household or corporate experience
• greater cultural awareness
• professionals accustomed to relocation and travel
• individuals with experience supporting globally mobile Principals

For many specialist positions, particularly within private households and family offices, the ideal candidate may be located thousands of miles away.

Our role is to make that process seamless.

A Truly Consultative Approach

We never view recruitment as simply matching keywords on a CV.

Every search is led by experienced consultants who take time to understand both sides of the placement.

We personally interview every shortlisted candidate, verify references thoroughly, assess technical capability and, equally importantly, evaluate personality, communication style and long-term compatibility.

This consultative approach enables us to make introductions with confidence.

It is also why many of our clients return to us repeatedly as their families, businesses and households evolve.

Building Relationships That Last

Many of the families and organisations we support have worked with us for years.

As their circumstances change, children grow, businesses expand or households evolve, we continue to advise on new appointments and changing staffing requirements.

Equally, many candidates return to Leaman Consulting throughout their careers, trusting us to guide them towards opportunities that align with their experience and aspirations.

These long-standing relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

Trusted Wherever Opportunity Exists

Whether you are establishing a new household in London, expanding a family office in Europe, relocating internationally or searching for exceptional talent anywhere in the world, Leaman Consulting combines international reach with genuinely personal service.

Our extensive network, specialist knowledge and relationship-led approach allow us to identify exceptional professionals who not only possess the right experience, but who also become a natural extension of your family, household or business.

Because exceptional people know exceptional people, our network continues to grow through trust, recommendations and results—wherever in the world our clients need us.