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Personal Staffing is seeking a reliable and organised Housekeeper/Cook for a wonderful small family based in Notting Hill, London. This is a part-time role, 20 hours per week, with flexibility in how the hours are scheduled, either 4 hours a day over 5 days or a different arrangement to suit both the family and candidate.

The family’s home is a four-bedroom property, and they are looking for someone who is a comfortable and enthusiastic cook and ideally has previous experience as a Housekeeper/Cook in a private household. The role is set to start in early January, ideally from 5th January, and the family would like to conduct interviews before 22nd December. 

Responsibilities:
• Housekeeping of the family home, maintaining a clean and organised environment.
• Assisting with laundry duties.
• Cooking for the parents (the family has a newborn), with a focus on healthy, Mediterranean-style batch cooking that can be easily reheated.
• Planning weekly menus in consultation with the family.
• Organising grocery deliveries, unpacking and storing items, and preparing ingredients for cooking.
• Ensuring the kitchen and household areas remain clean and orderly.

Requirements:
• Comfortable being around pets (the family has a pet in the home).
• Experience with healthy meal preparation and batch cooking.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Flexible and adaptable to household needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a family-focused environment, combining housekeeping and cooking in a supportive and friendly home.

Position: Permanent, Part-Time
Start Date: Ideally around 5th January
Salary: Dependent on experience; to be discussed with candidates
Hours: 20 hours per week; schedule can be flexible
Interviews: To be conducted before 22nd December

• Comfortable and confident cook who enjoys preparing meals
• Experience with batch cooking, particularly healthy, Mediterranean-style dishes
• Ideally has previous experience as a Housekeeper/Cook in a private household
• Organised and able to plan weekly menus and manage grocery shopping and storage
• Able to maintain a clean, tidy, and well-organised home
• Comfortable with laundry and general household tasks
• Comfortable being around pets
• Flexible, reliable, and proactive in supporting the family’s needs

We are seeking a warm, reliable, and experienced full-time Nanny to support a professional family in Notting Hill, London. The Nanny will be caring for two girls between the ages of 6 and 10 years old. This role will require flexibility, as there may be occasional work commitments, school holidays, and overnight stays when the parent has events or meetings.

We are looking for a candidate with experience caring for young children in private households. Longevity in previous roles is highly desirable, and a calm, nurturing, and fun personality is essential. Candidates must have a valid DBS check or be willing to join the Update Service.

Key Responsibilities:
- School and activity routines: Picking up children from school or classes and attending extracurricular activities such as dance, swimming, and creative lessons
- Daily care: Looking after children, including feeding, playtime, and creative activities
- Meal preparation: Preparing healthy, child-friendly meals for the children as needed
- Creative and educational support: Engaging children in arts, crafts, music, and imaginative play to encourage development and creativity
- Evening routines: Supporting bath time, bedtime, and settling children in a calm and positive manner
- Occasional overnight care: Staying with children when required due to parental work commitments

Light Household Duties:
- Managing the children’s wardrobes and laundry
- Tidying play areas and children’s rooms
- Helping maintain a well-organised home environment
- Assisting with general household tasks related to the children’s care, including groceries and organising mail if required

- Must be happy to work in a household with dogs.

Start date: Start of January
Monday to Friday 
Hours: 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Flexibility is required)
Salary: Starting at £45,000
Holidays: 20 days + 8 UK bank holidays

Requirements:
- Experience working with young children, preferably in private households
- Ability to provide references from previous employers
- Flexible, reliable, and capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced household
- Enjoys arts, crafts, and engaging with children in fun and educational activities
- Must have the right to work in the UK

We are looking for a highly capable, discreet, and operationally strong Chief of Staff to support the Principal, CEO, and Head of Finance within a Single Family Office. This is a pivotal, high-trust position that touches every part of the organisation, strategic, operational, and personal. You will act as the Principal’s right hand, ensuring priorities are executed, decisions are well-informed, and the wider team moves in sync.

This is an opportunity to work side-by-side with a Principal in a confidential, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You will have autonomy, influence, and the ability to drive projects that directly impact the family and the wider organisation. Ideal for someone who thrives in a small, high-performing team and wants a role with genuine scope and substance.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a strategic partner to the Principal, shaping priorities, managing workflow, and ensuring decisions are actioned.

Lead and deliver cross-functional projects across the family office, keeping timelines tight and outcomes aligned with the Principal’s objectives.

Oversee a wide range of personal and family initiatives, including property matters, lifestyle management, events, and bespoke projects.

Manage household staff end-to-end: recruitment, compensation, scheduling, performance, and day-to-day oversight.

Liaise with immigration lawyers, manage visa applications and renewals, and ensure full compliance across the family.

Partner with the finance team to build, track, and review Operations Expenditure and Capital Expenditure budgets; monitor spending against expectations.

Handle insurance matters, including renewals, documentation, and coordination of medical claims across the family and associated assets.

Oversee the property portfolio, maintenance schedules, service providers, refurbishments, and operational requirements.

Serve as the main point of coordination between the Principal and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clarity, consistency, and follow-up.

Improve organisational processes, introduce efficiencies, and support the development of internal systems and documentation.

Prepare briefing memos, research summaries, presentations, and progress updates for the Principal.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong natural aptitude for problem-solving, someone who can work through challenges efficiently, deliver results without ego, and seamlessly move on to the next project with the same level of focus and commitment. The ideal candidate is someone who naturally leans into systems and frameworks, using well-defined processes to navigate tasks, maintain order, and keep projects moving smoothly.

Location: London / Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: TBC

4+ years’ experience in operations, senior support, Chief of Staff, or management roles—ideally within a family office or similarly high-touch environment.
Strong financial literacy; comfortable with budgets, accounting concepts, investment language, and legal matters.
Proven ability to manage complex, sensitive, and multidimensional projects.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organised, resourceful, proactive, and able to anticipate needs ahead of time.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or similar) is advantageous.

We’re looking for a highly organised, technically strong Site Manager to oversee the integration of architectural lighting throughout the interior of a yacht. The role demands tight on-site control, clear communication, and a sharp eye for quality.

You’ll be the on-the-ground lead, coordinating with the shipyard, specialist engineers, and multiple subcontractors to keep the schedule on track and ensure the final delivery meets the standard expected in high-end marine environments.

18 month contract
Netherlands Based

Proven on-site management experience, ideally in complex or multi-trade environments.
Hands-on experience with lighting systems (architectural, marine, or specialist).
AV/IT experience onboard yachts is a strong advantage.
Background in high-end residential or marine projects, where finish, detail, and precision matter.
Strong technical and IT capability.
Ability to run a project end-to-end, planning, scheduling, coordination, troubleshooting, and final delivery.
Someone who is organised, steady under pressure, and able to keep multiple parties aligned.
Ideally based within a commutable distance to Vlissingen.

Here at Personal Staffing, we are seeking a talented Sole Chef to join a large private household in the Cotswolds. This is a live-out role, working primarily during the week, with occasional weekends required for private events. You will run the kitchen independently, collaborating with other household staff. Typically, you will be preparing meals for the Mr and Mrs, plus there two older children, but for private events, you will cater for up to around twelve guests.

The ideal candidate will have a proven background as a Chef, with previous yachting experience considered a strong advantage. A passion for light Mediterranean cuisine is essential, along with the creativity and confidence to develop extravagant or unique dishes on special occasions.

This role offers the chance to take full ownership of the kitchen, bringing your own style and flair to daily menus, while also being part of a supportive household team. It’s perfect for a Chef who thrives on independence, enjoys experimenting with flavours, and takes pride in delivering memorable dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and present daily meals for the household, catering primarily for four principals
- Design and execute menus for private events, accommodating up to twelve guests
- Source high-quality ingredients, manage kitchen inventory, and maintain stock levels
- Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently, maintaining high standards of hygiene and organisation
- Collaborate with other household staff to ensure seamless operation and support for events
- Create and innovate dishes, balancing daily meals with more elaborate culinary experiences for special occasions
- Manage any dietary requirements, preferences, or special requests from household members or guests

Full-Time Position

Start Date: Ideally in January


Salary: 70,000


Leave: 28 days, including 8 UK bank holidays


Work Days: Monday to Friday, with the odd weekends


Hours: 11 am until 9 pm (hours may differ, depending on the household movements)

Demonstrated experience as a professional chef, with yachting experience highly desirable
Well-organised and able to adapt quickly to changing demands
Calm, approachable, and personable under pressure
Must be based in the Cotswolds, or happy to relocate

We are seeking a highly organised, discreet, and culturally aware Personal Assistant to support a UHNW principal within a private family office based in Dubai. This is a full-time, dynamic role with a strong emphasis on personal support, lifestyle management, and extensive travel coordination.

The principal travels frequently across the Middle East, Europe, and the US for both personal and business commitments, and the successful candidate will ensure every detail of his and the family’s movements, arrangements, and day-to-day needs are managed seamlessly. You will work closely with the business EA and wider family office team, acting as the principal’s primary point of contact for all personal matters.

This role requires someone proactive, polished, and adaptable, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the expectations of operating within a high-level, private household in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the principal’s daily schedule, appointments, and personal commitments.
- Coordinate extensive international and regional travel for the principal and family, including all logistics and itineraries.
- Work closely with the business EA to align diaries, priorities, and travel plans.
- Oversee household staff and ensure smooth operation of multiple properties.
- Arrange reservations, gifting, memberships, and personal shopping.
- Assist with planning and managing high-end events throughout the year.
- Handle personal communication, inbox management, and general administration.
- Manage personal expenses, invoices, and ad hoc projects as needed.

Location: Dubai
Salary: £90,000 p.a. DOE
Hours: 40-50hrs Monday - Friday
Leave: 30 days 

Benefits:
Annual performance bonus
Opportunity to travel internationally with the principal
. Long-term career opportunity with scope to grow alongside the role

Experienced supporting UHNW individuals or within a family office, private household, or luxury environment.
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.
Confident liaising with senior stakeholders, luxury service providers, and international contacts.
Culturally aware, discreet, and accustomed to operating with absolute confidentiality.
Flexible, polished, and able to adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities.
Comfortable with extensive travel, irregular hours when required, and a fluid working style typical of Dubai private roles.

We are seeking a warm, reliable, and experienced live-out Nanny to support a family based in South Kensington. Both parents work full-time, and the nanny will be caring for two girls between the ages of 1 and 7. This role may involve occasional travel, so we are seeking someone flexible and able to accommodate this when needed.

We are looking for an experienced nanny who has previously worked with UHNW private families. Candidates must demonstrate longevity in their previous roles and have stayed with a family for at least two years. A valid DBS check is required, and you MUST be willing to join the Update Service.

Please note, you MUST have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing the older girl for school and taking them there each morning, bringing the baby along as needed
• Selecting and taking the baby to suitable playgroups or baby classes twice a week to support social interaction and development
• Picking up the older girl from school and taking them to swimming, dance, or arts and crafts classes on Mondays and Wednesdays
• Planning and preparing meals for both children, including vegetarian meals for both girls, only dinner for the older girl and breakfast, lunch and dinner for the baby
• Creating fun, age-appropriate activities for both children (e.g. arts and crafts, playtime, imaginative games)
• Supporting the evening routine, including dinner, bath time, and bedtime preparation

Light Housekeeping Duties:
• General upkeep of the children’s rooms
• Tidying play areas and keeping spaces organised
• Assisting with children’s laundry and related tasks

Start date: End of January
Monday to Friday (52.5 hours)
Hours: 8:00 am - 6:30 pm (Flexibility is required)
Salary: Starting at £45,000
Holidays: 20 days + 8 UK bank holidays

• Experienced in caring for toddlers and young children in a professional nanny role
• Warm, nurturing, and patient, with a structured and organised approach
• Previous professional nanny experience with strong references from families
• Holds a full, clean driving licence and is confident driving with children
• Energetic, kind, and proactive, with excellent problem-solving skills
• Flexible and adaptable, with a positive “can-do” attitude
• DBS checked or willing to obtain one
• Comfortable preparing meals, managing routines, and planning age-appropriate activities
• Skilled in supporting children’s social, emotional, and developmental needs
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently while maintaining clear communication with parents

Personal Staffing is currently seeking an experienced Household Manager to join a UHNW household based in Central London. Please note, this is a newly created role, and the family are taking their time to find the right candidate.

As Household Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the household and will work alongside a household team. This is not the main permanent residence; the principals are in the household for a short period of time throughout the year. When the family is in residence, you can expect longer days, while during the family’s absence, the role will typically run from approximately 9 am–5 pm, though this may vary.

We are seeking a professional, discreet, and highly organised candidate, ideally an ex-senior yacht Stewardess with experience in luxury households, or an established Household Manager, who already has the right to work in the UK, is based in London, happy with commuting into central London, flexible with changing hours, and able to take a hands-on approach while demonstrating strong leadership and people-management skills.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the household operations and manage the staff team
• Act as a butler and provide high-level service when required
• Manage wardrobe and assist with personal shopping
• Collect orders and deliveries and ensure the house is maintained to the highest standards
• Implement and maintain household SOPs
• Be hands-on where needed to support the household team
• Occasional travel may be required, but only for short periods

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced household professional to establish themselves in a new role within a high-profile London household.

Start Date: As soon as they find the right candidate
Salary: Starting at £65,000
Leave: 28 days (including bank holidays)
Hours: When the principal is in the residence, working hours will vary according to household needs. When the principal is away, standard hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with flexibility required.

• Ideally, an ex-senior stewardess with experience in luxury households or an established Household Manager,
• Based in London
• Professional, discreet, and highly organised
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Flexible and hands-on approach to household duties

Personal Staffing is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a distinguished UHNW family in Central London. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Housekeepers to join a fully staffed household and play a key role in maintaining multiple luxury residences across the city, all within close proximity.

The family is seeking discreet, proactive, and detail-oriented professionals with private household or superyacht experience to join their growing team (currently a housekeeping team of 8). Your role will involve moving between the various properties as required. To be considered, candidates must have prior experience working for UHNWI and be accustomed to the high standards and expectations of a large, fully staffed family household.

Key Responsibilities
• Deliver immaculate cleaning and presentation across all properties to the highest standards
• Care for high-end furnishings, fixtures, and finishes, including marble, wood, and delicate fabrics
• Manage laundry and ironing with precision, including delicate items and handwashing
• Wardrobe management, including seasonal changeovers and inventory tracking
• Run errands, arrange dry cleaning, and assist with ad-hoc household tasks
• Support the chefs with light service when required
• Provide pet care, including feeding and walking the family dog

Additional Duties May Include
• Cleaning and arranging guest rooms
• Stocking and maintaining housekeeping supplies
• Receiving visitors and showing guests around
• Dusting and polishing furniture or fixtures
• Descaling and sanitising showers, bathtubs, toilets, countertops, and sinks as part of a maintenance schedule
• Reporting breakages, damages, and safety issues for repair

This is a multi-faceted role requiring flexibility, discretion, and a proactive approach, ideal for candidates who enjoy variety and take pride in maintaining luxury residences to impeccable standards.

Live-out Position
Salary: £43,000 (dependent on experience)
Start date: Flexible start date, can work with notice periods!
Working pattern: 45 hours per week, 5 days (including 1–2 weekends per month)
Location: Central London (properties within close proximity)

Must have good attention to detail.
Must be experienced when dealing with fabrics, fixtures and fittings, knowing how to take care of them.
Must be able to read a situation with the family and their guests.
Comfortable providing care for household pets, including feeding and walking.

Personal Staffing is seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Housekeeper to join a warm, welcoming private household in Central London. This is a full-time, land-based role working across several luxury residences in the city.

The position is both hands-on and managerial, requiring discretion, excellent organisational skills, and a meticulous eye for detail. You will oversee the smooth running of housekeeping operations, including staff leadership, training, and household provisioning, while ensuring the highest standards are consistently maintained.

As Lead Housekeeper, you will set the standard by working alongside an established and growing team of nine housekeepers (including yourself). You will also collaborate closely with the Family PA and Guest Liaison. This is a household where teamwork, trust, and five-star service are central, and where each team member plays an important part in creating a welcoming and polished environment.

Key Responsibilities include:
• Leading, motivating, and developing the housekeeping team, including training junior staff
• Managing household provisioning, inventory, and supplies
• Overseeing cleaning schedules to ensure guest rooms and shared areas meet five-star standards
• Coordinating wardrobe management, seasonal changes, and the care of delicate garments
• Supervising laundry and ironing, ensuring all items are cared for appropriately
• Monitoring household maintenance requirements and liaising with contractors when necessary
• Supporting with guest arrivals, departures, and overall comfort during their stay

This is primarily a Monday to Friday role; however, weekend shifts are included on a rota basis. As Lead Housekeeper, please note that you will also be expected to work over Christmas and on days when the principals are arriving or departing. The role offers 23 days of annual leave (in addition to bank holidays) and time off in lieu.

Applicants must:
• Live within easy commuting distance to Central London
• Be comfortable around dogs
• Hold the legal right to work in the UK and be fully settled here

Permanent, Full-Time Position
Salary: Starting at £50,000
Start Date: Flexible for the right candidate
23-day holiday per year (in addition to bank holidays)
Some travel may be required

- Have proven experience working in large private households, ideally for UHNW individuals or families, with strong references to demonstrate loyalty and discretion
- Be confident managing a team and leading by example
- Be approachable, methodical, hands-on, and physically fit with a proactive mindset
- Demonstrate excellent communication and people-management skills
- Be highly organised, with proficiency in Microsoft Office for household admin and rotas
- Have a flexible attitude towards occasional travel and weekend work as required
- Be comfortable around dogs
- Be fully settled in the UK with the legal right to work
- Live within a commutable distance to Central London

We are seeking a discreet, highly organised Personal/Family Assistant to support a busy couple in London. They need someone proactive, dependable, and able to act as a true right hand, anticipating needs, maintaining structure, and ensuring their homes and lives run smoothly.

The role includes overseeing daily operations of the London residence, coordinating household staff across international properties, preparing homes for family arrivals, managing inventories, maintenance schedules and all service providers, and acting as the main liaison for contractors and vendors.

You will oversee the London housekeeping team, link with Hong Kong and global staff, maintain service standards, and provide direction where needed. The position also involves coordinating drivers and support staff, managing travel itineraries and logistics, handling personal errands discreetly, maintaining household manuals and rosters, keeping records of vendors and contracts, managing budgets and expenses, and supporting diary management. You will prepare the home for entertaining, organise catering and events, manage visitor logistics, reservations and appointments, oversee insurance renewals, support private jet travel planning, and build strong relationships with high-end restaurants, hotels, venues and concierge services across London & US.

Location: South West London. 
Hybrid working model
Schedule: Full-time, flexibility required
Salary: 72k depending on experience

• Previous experience supporting UHNW principals, ideally within a private household or lifestyle PA capacity.
• Naturally proactive, able to anticipate needs, and comfortable working in a fluid role with evolving responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of London’s luxury scene: restaurants, clubs, events, and lifestyle brands.
• Highly discreet, professional, and confident working around celebrity circles.
• Flexible and unflappable, able to juggle household management, global travel, and social organisation simultaneously.
• Culturally aware with knowledge of Dubai, Europe, and the USA.
• Excellent communicator, able to manage staff and liaise with a wide range of service providers.
• A “jack of all trades” who thrives in varied, hands-on environments.
• Being flexible to take on new projects and responsibilities as the role develops.
• Must be well presented at all times.

We are currently looking for a Service Stewardess/Butler to join a private estate in Palma. This estate is located 20 minutes away from the centre, so it is essential if you drive. This is a 30 hour per week position that requires you to be part of their rota/schedule. You will be required to work at least one weekend a month, too. This role is very much service focused with little to no housekeeping involved. As the Service Stewardess, you will be responsible for setting the table and creating napkin folds, and flower arrangements. There will be lots of dinners and events throughout the year, so someone who is able to keep up with the fast pace is essential. The service team is made up of 8, as well as the F&B Managers. Yacht experience is preferred for this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to transition to land and be based in Palma. You will be working on a Spanish working contract so applicants need to be legal to work in Spain. Sadly, UK passports without residency cannot be accepted.
You will also need to have accommodation in Palma as this is a LIVE OUT ROLE.

Salary - € - DOE
Start Date - Jan 2026
Accommodation NOT provided - you must already have a based in Palma
Driver
Holiday - 30 days plus Spanish public holidays
Time off over Christmas

Strong in service
Experienced with serving a large number of guests
Yacht experience preferable
Team player
Flexibility and organisation is key

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and discreet Personal Assistant (PA) to support a UHNWI in Central London. This fast-paced role requires exceptional organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities seamlessly.

Key responsibilities include diary and travel management, coordinating business and personal schedules, arranging private and commercial travel, and handling confidential correspondence. You will also work closely with household staff and service providers, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the residence.

The role involves event planning, organising high-profile social functions, and overseeing financial matters such as invoices, payments, and budgeting. You will also manage personal errands, reservations, and gifting. A proactive problem-solver, you must be flexible and available outside standard hours when needed.

The ideal candidate has proven experience supporting a UHNWI, CEO, or high-profile individual, with excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling tools. 

Candidates MUST have the right to work in the UK and be London-based or within easy commuting distance.

Permanent Position
Start Date: Able to work with notice periods
Salary: Starting at £70,000

 • Proven experience supporting a UHNWI, CEO, or high-profile individual in a demanding environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, scheduling tools, and digital communication platforms.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are an advantage.
• London-based or within easy commuting distance.