Domestic Staff Recruitment for UHNW Families and Private Estates
Very Important Personnel provides confidential household staff recruitment for UHNW families, billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, investors and family offices across the United Kingdom, Europe and worldwide.
We recruit trusted professionals for prime London homes, Monaco residences, Swiss chalets, French Riviera villas, country estates, penthouses and international property portfolios where discretion, precision and exceptional private service are essential.
Every search is tailored to the principal’s lifestyle, residence portfolio, household structure, travel schedule, languages and security requirements. Whether a family’s professional network includes UBS, Pictet, Rothschild & Co, Goldman Sachs or BlackRock, or its achievements are followed by Forbes and Bloomberg, our approach remains discreet and individually managed.
Private Household Staff We Recruit
Private Housekeeper
A Private Housekeeper maintains immaculate cleanliness, order and daily readiness throughout a principal’s home. Responsibilities may include caring for bedrooms, bathrooms, reception rooms, specialist surfaces, fine furnishings, antiques and household textiles.
We recruit housekeepers for London townhouses, European villas, country estates, ski chalets and international residences, offering full-time, live-in, live-out and rotational arrangements.
Head Housekeeper
A Head Housekeeper leads the housekeeping department of a substantial private residence, ensuring that rooms, linens, wardrobes and valuable interiors are maintained to exacting standards.
This senior professional organises rotas, trains and supervises staff, manages inventories and coordinates preparations for principals, family members and distinguished guests.
For billionaire and millionaire households, the role requires exceptional judgement, calm leadership, discretion and experience in five-star hotels, super-prime residences or royal and diplomatic households.
Laundress & Wardrobe Specialist
A Laundress and Wardrobe Specialist cares for couture, tailoring, footwear, handbags, jewellery accessories and delicate fabrics. Responsibilities may include hand washing, specialist ironing, inventory management, seasonal storage and packing for international travel.
House Manager
A House Manager coordinates household staff, budgets, suppliers, contractors, maintenance schedules, purchasing, events and preparations for the principal’s arrival.
Within a multi-residence portfolio, the House Manager may work closely with the principal’s executive assistant, chief of staff, private office or family office to deliver seamless operations across jurisdictions.
Private Butler
A Private Butler delivers polished personal and guest service, including formal table service, wardrobe assistance, travel preparation, reception management and coordination of the principal’s daily comfort.
The role requires international etiquette, wine and silver-service knowledge, cultural awareness and the ability to provide attentive yet unobtrusive service in London, Paris, Geneva, Monaco and other global wealth centres.
Estate Engineer
An Estate Engineer ensures the reliable operation of sophisticated systems within a private residence. The specialist monitors electrical infrastructure, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water systems, lifts, generators and smart-home technology.
The Estate Engineer may also supervise swimming pools, security systems, renewable-energy installations and specialist contractors across one residence or an international property portfolio.
Domestic Couple
A Domestic Couple provides versatile support for a country estate, luxury villa, chalet or secondary residence.
One professional may manage housekeeping, laundry, wardrobe care and family-style cooking, while the other oversees gardens, vehicles, maintenance, errands, contractors and security procedures.
We assess their experience working together, complementary expertise, discretion, flexibility, references and ability to maintain a residence independently during the principal’s absence.
Estate Gardener
An Estate Gardener maintains formal gardens, lawns, woodland, kitchen gardens, glasshouses, flower beds, trees, irrigation systems and ornamental grounds surrounding a private residence.
For European estates, we consider horticultural qualifications, experience with historic gardens, seasonal planning, sustainable landscaping, machinery, irrigation and coordination with landscape architects and specialist arborists.
An accomplished Estate Gardener preserves the character and value of the property while working discreetly around principals, guests and security teams.
What We Look For
Candidates must understand the demands of an UHNW private household: confidentiality, respect for personal boundaries, quiet efficiency, hierarchy, flexibility, impeccable presentation and consistently discreet service.
We assess professional expertise, employment history, references, communication, cultural awareness and care of valuable interiors, fine art, antiques, couture and advanced household technology. We also consider suitability for principals whose wealth, investments or business interests may attract attention from Forbes, Bloomberg, the Financial Times or international private banks.
Household Staff for a Private Estate
A substantial estate or portfolio of residences generally requires a coordinated team rather than one employee. A House Manager leads operations, a Head Housekeeper supervises presentation, housekeepers maintain daily standards, a Wardrobe Specialist protects valuable garments, an Estate Engineer manages technical systems, and a Butler provides personal and guest service.
We create household teams in which every professional understands their duties, reporting lines, schedule and service expectations, while coordinating efficiently with family offices, executive assistants, security advisers, private aviation teams and wealth-management professionals.
International Private Staff Recruitment
Very Important Personnel recruits household professionals for UHNW families and private estates across London, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Spain, Cyprus, Austria, the Middle East, the United States, Russia, Asia and other international destinations.
For international placements, we assess professional expertise, languages, relocation readiness, legal eligibility to work, multicultural household experience, schedule flexibility and the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality while travelling between residences.
Our global private staffing services cover housekeepers, Head Housekeepers, House Managers, Butlers, Domestic Couples, private chefs, chauffeurs, estate gardeners, nannies, governesses and security professionals for prominent entrepreneurs, investors and multigenerational families.
How Our Confidential Recruitment Process Works
We begin with a confidential consultation concerning the residence, family structure, responsibilities, travel, schedule, accommodation, languages, experience and the principal’s preferred service style.
We then prepare a tailored position profile, conduct a focused international search, screen applicants and present a carefully selected shortlist. Finalists may attend interviews, assessments or trial days before the principal or family office makes an appointment.
Candidate Screening
We assess relevant private-service experience, references, employment history, communication, presentation, reliability, discretion and respect for household protocols. Where permitted and appropriate, additional background or documentation checks can be coordinated according to the role and jurisdiction.