Candidates
Staff for Private Families, Family Offices, Private Banking, Wealth Management, Yachts and Premium Services
Very Important Personnel is an international recruitment agency working with qualified candidates seeking positions with private families, family offices, private residences and yachts, as well as in Private Banking, Wealth Management, lifestyle management and premium services across the United Kingdom, Europe and worldwide.
We help candidates present their professional experience effectively, navigate the selection process and consider vacancies aligned with their qualifications, references, preferred schedule, location and employment format.
Our clients include private families, residence and yacht owners, family offices, property management companies, banks, private client departments and premium service providers. Working with such employers requires not only relevant experience, but also an impeccable professional reputation, discretion and the ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
Private Household Staff Employment
Opportunities for candidates with experience working in private homes, apartments, villas and residences.
Very Important Personnel considers candidates for roles with private families and in residences, country estates, city apartments, chalets and villas in London, across the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and international locations.
Working in a private household requires more than professional expertise. It also demands trustworthiness, discretion, attention to detail and respect for the employer’s privacy and personal space. Candidates must be able to maintain order, comfort and consistently high service standards without disrupting the family’s routine.
Confidentiality, punctuality, excellent personal presentation, clear communication, respect for privacy, careful handling of property and the ability to follow the standards of a particular household are especially important for these positions.
Private Household Positions
Depending on the employer’s requirements, the agency may consider candidates for positions including housekeeper, maternity nurse, nanny, governess or governor, tutor, house manager, estate manager, butler, private chef, personal driver, domestic couple, gardener, VIP wardrobe specialist and other household or childcare roles.
Vacancies may involve working at one residence or across several family properties, including city residences, country estates and seasonal villas, as well as accompanying the family on international travel.
Family Office Careers
Opportunities for candidates prepared to work in an environment of exceptional trust, confidentiality and personal accountability.
Very Important Personnel considers candidates for positions within single and multi-family offices, private investment organisations, lifestyle management teams and structures supporting wealth owners and family infrastructure.
Working in a family office requires not only professional experience but also an understanding of the private client environment. Candidates must be able to interact appropriately with principals, family members, executives, personal assistants, lawyers, private banks, contractors and external service providers.
Confidentiality, professional reputation, considered communication, organisation, attention to detail, the ability to handle sensitive information and respect for professional boundaries are particularly important.
Family Office Positions
Depending on the structure of the family office and the employer’s requirements, the agency may consider candidates for administrative, executive, financial, and coordination positions.
Roles may include personal assistant, executive assistant, family assistant, chief of staff, lifestyle manager, investment professional, estate manager, house manager, private PA, private projects manager and family infrastructure coordinator, as well as professionals supporting legal, operational and administrative functions.
Who Is Suited to a Family Office Career?
Family office roles may suit candidates with verified experience in private households, family offices, Private Banking, Wealth Management, luxury hospitality, premium services, or private project coordination.
Employers assess career stability, references, communication skills, business etiquette, accuracy in documentation, loyalty, punctuality and the ability to remain calm in unusual or high-pressure situations.
In a family office, candidates should be proactive without being intrusive, independent while seeking approval for key decisions, and effective without attracting unnecessary attention.
Wealth Management and Private Banking Careers
Opportunities for professionals working with high-net-worth clients, private wealth, family assets and sophisticated financial infrastructure.
Very Important Personnel considers candidates for positions in Wealth Management, Private Banking, investment firms and financial organisations supporting wealth owners, entrepreneurs and internationally mobile families.
Working in this sector requires a high degree of trustworthiness, professional maturity and the ability to build long-term relationships. Candidates must understand the private client environment, where accuracy, reliability, reputation and the responsible handling of sensitive information are essential.
Professional ethics, attention to detail, financial expertise, structured thinking and the ability to work with banks, lawyers, tax advisers and family offices are particularly important.
Yacht Crew Employment
Opportunities for candidates with experience aboard private yachts, superyachts and charter vessels.
Very Important Personnel considers candidates for positions aboard private superyachts and mega-yachts, as well as within yacht owners’ teams and family offices supporting marine assets.
Working aboard a private yacht requires a combination of maritime training, premium service skills, discipline and discretion. Relevant international certifications (STCW, ENG1), experience interacting with owners and guests, and readiness for seasonal or permanent employment are important.
Registering as a Candidate
You can register with the agency in several ways:
To register for opportunities in family offices, Wealth Management, Private Banking, yachting or private households, please complete our online form.
REGISTERTo create your candidate profile, please provide copies of the following documents, where applicable:
- passport and relevant right-to-work documentation/visa;
- a professional profile photograph;
- education diploma or degree certificate;
- relevant professional certificates and licences (e.g., STCW for yachts);
- references from previous employers, preferably at least three;
- current DBS or police clearance certificate;
- valid driving licence for driving roles;
- a one- to two-minute video introduction.
Additional documents may be requested depending on the role, location and employer’s requirements.
In-person meetings are available by prior appointment only.
We invite candidates for interview when they are being considered for a specific vacancy. The candidate agreement may be completed remotely through a secure link.
The agreement enables the agency to represent you to prospective employers lawfully. We share your CV and profile with clients only after receiving your consent in connection with relevant recruitment assignments.
Our clients expect more than a CV: they require a profile supported by verified experience. Before presenting a candidate, the agency conducts preliminary reference checks. Verbal or written references are essential in the premium sector to confirm reliability, integrity and discretion.
A concise one- to two-minute video introduction helps demonstrate communication style, language proficiency and professional presentation. Many private and corporate clients request a video alongside the CV to assess suitability before arranging formal interviews.
Current Vacancies
The Current Vacancies section features opportunities for qualified candidates seeking employment with private families, residences and family offices, as well as in Private Banking, Wealth Management and yachting.
If there is no suitable vacancy at present, you may register with the agency. Our recruitment consultants will review your profile when a relevant opportunity becomes available.