Discreet network
Trusted candidates across family offices, private households, executive support and childcare.
First-class recruitment
Specialist search for high-level roles across private family offices, corporate offices, private households and childcare.
Founded in London in 2007 · Trusted by clients and candidates
1 Duchess Street, London W1W 6AN
Why clients choose us
Discreet search shaped around exacting standards.
From family offices and corporate offices to private households and childcare, each search is handled with care, judgement and a clear understanding of the environment.
Understanding your requirements
We clarify standards, pace, reporting lines and personality fit before search begins.
Detailed vetting
Shortlists are shaped around experience, references, presentation, judgement and long-term fit.
Long-term matching
We look beyond the job title to the household, office, principal and team culture around the role.
Independent, experienced, selective
Confidential search for roles where trust matters.
Discuss a searchWe are an independent boutique recruitment consultancy with an international reach, specialising in the discreet placement of exceptional professionals where trust, discretion and long-term fit are paramount.
Our expertise spans six specialist divisions: Family Office, Chief of Staff, Executive Assistants & Business Support, Private PAs, Private Households & Estates, and Childcare & Education. Every search is tailored to the unique requirements of our clients, whether supporting private individuals, family offices, businesses or international residences.
By taking the time to understand your needs, culture and expectations, we deliver carefully curated introductions that go beyond qualifications to ensure an exceptional, lasting match.
Build a team you can rely on.
Brief a consultant who understands pace, privacy, chemistry and the cost of a poor fit.
- Private and corporate support
- Household, estate and childcare appointments
- Carefully curated shortlists, shaped by judgement and long-term fit
- Every search conducted with complete confidentiality, transparency and integrity
Move towards roles that respect your experience.
Speak to the consultant who knows your market.
- Current vacancies with specialist consultants
- Confidential introductions for future searches
- Clear guidance through interview and offer
- Your CV will never be shared without your knowledge. We will always discuss each opportunity with you before making an introduction.
Client services
Specialist divisions for the roles that keep everything moving.
Family Office and Private PA
Discreet appointments for principals, family offices and private households, where trust, judgement and long-term compatibility matter as much as experience.
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Executive Assistant & Business Support
Exceptional business support professionals for founders, executives and growing organisations, selected for capability, cultural fit and long-term success.
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Households & Estates
Trusted household professionals for private residences and estates, from house managers to butlers, chefs and estate teams, placed with discretion and care.
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Childcare & Education
Experienced nannies, governesses, maternity nurses and educators, carefully matched to each family's values, lifestyle and long-term needs.
View division detailsLeaman Consulting was founded to provide a discreet, highly personalised recruitment service for clients and candidates seeking an experienced, independent consultancy built on trust, expertise and long-term relationships.
Over the years, our reputation has been shaped by the quality of our work rather than the volume of our placements. Much of our business comes through referrals and recommendations, reflecting the confidence that clients and candidates place in our ability to deliver exceptional results with professionalism, discretion and care.
Each of our specialist divisions is led by a consultant with genuine sector expertise, offering an in-depth understanding of the environments, expectations and nuances behind every brief. Whether recruiting for family offices, executive support, private households or childcare and education, we take the time to understand each client's unique requirements, delivering carefully considered searches focused on quality, discretion and lasting success.
How we work
Built for clients who need more than a CV introduction.
The strongest placements depend on nuance: household rhythm, principal expectations, culture, confidentiality, communication style and the level of service required day to day.
Confidentiality sits at the centre of the process, with careful communication and direct consultant involvement throughout.
We focus on experienced and polished candidates who understand presentation, reliability and the detail expected in demanding private and professional environments.
Searches are adapted to each family, office, estate or leadership team, including international lifestyles and cross-border requirements.
Where we support clients
London and the UK
Executive Assistant, Business Support, Households and Estates, and Childcare and Education appointments for London-based clients and UK residences.
Europe
Private PA, household, estate and childcare searches for families and principals with residences or travel across Europe.
International
Support for globally mobile clients, family offices and private teams where travel, languages and cultural fit are essential.
Your consultants
Meet the specialists behind each division.
AnneCorrett
Partner
"Consistently provided high-caliber candidates for our Family Office roles."
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EmmaMoran
Partner and Managing Consultant
"Super attentive, engaging, with quick access to well-briefed candidates."
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CatherineSharp
Senior Executive Consultant
"The team understood exactly what we needed."
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CeliaHarmston
Head of Private Households and Estates
"Thoughtful, effective assistance in helping us find a great match."
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MargauxLemoine
Head of Childcare and Education
"Exceptional service and professionalism. Their attention to detail is remarkable."
View profileGoogle reviews
Trusted by clients and candidates.
Rated 4.4 from 105 Google reviews, with recurring praise for communication, support and thoughtful matching.
Read Google reviewsMargaux has been fantastic throughout the entire process, keeping me up to date at every stage.
From start to finish Celia has been extremely professional and proactive in finding me a new role.
We have worked with Catherine and Anne many times over the years, and every experience has been outstanding.
Margaux was key in helping me find an excellent family to work with.
Celia provided genuine support and guidance so my profile aligned with the expectations of their UHNW client.
Margaux supplied us with many wonderful candidates and was on hand for every question.
Leaman Consulting are professional, well organised, amazingly helpful and kind.
The team were professional, supportive and attentive throughout the whole process.
Kind, caring and quick to find the exact candidate we were searching for.
Margaux kept me updated with the role and the next steps throughout the process.
Great service and communication, would highly recommend.
My experience with the team has been absolutely fantastic.
Candidate services
Current roles
Articles and updates
Notes from our specialist divisions.
Practical guidance for hiring, applying and understanding the market across Executive Assistant & Business Support, Family Office and Private PA, Households and Estates, Childcare and Education.
Childcare and Education
Hiring a private nanny, governess or tutor
What families should clarify before beginning a confidential search.
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Family Office and Private PA
What family offices and private PAs look for in trusted support hires
Why judgement, discretion and communication style matter beyond the CV.
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Executive Assistant & Business Support
The Executive Assistant & Business Support market beyond a job title
How to shape EA, PA and executive assistant and business support briefs around real working style.
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