Households and Estates recruitment

Households and Estates staff for high-trust homes.

Leaman Consulting recruits experienced domestic staff and estate professionals for private households, country estates, London residences, international homes and UHNW principals.

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How the search works

Domestic staff recruitment with discretion and detail.

Households and Estates recruitment requires more than matching a CV to a job title. The right candidate must understand household standards, discretion, service, flexibility, confidentiality and the rhythm of private family life. We help clients define responsibilities clearly, then identify candidates who can integrate smoothly into the residence or estate.

Our household and estate division supports live-in and live-out roles, permanent appointments, seasonal requirements and senior private residence hires. We consider personality, longevity, references, presentation, technical ability and the working style of the household team.

Led by Celia Harmston

Celia specialises in Households and Estates staffing, with more than a decade of industry experience and a clear understanding of what makes a private residence placement succeed. Her approach is calm, caring and exacting, which helps clients identify candidates with the discretion, reliability and standards needed inside demanding households.

Refined private residence interior — Household and estate searches built around standards, trust and long-term fit.

Search coverage

Private housekeeper recruitment
Senior housekeeper roles
House manager recruitment
Estate manager recruitment
Butler and under-butler roles
Private chef recruitment
Chauffeur recruitment
Estate couple and domestic couple roles
Laundress and wardrobe manager roles
Travelling household staff
Private residence support staff
Gardeners and grounds staff
Household PA and private administration
Seasonal household staff

Division consultant

Speak with the specialist behind this division.

Celia HarmstonHead of Private Households and EstatesView profile

Questions clients ask

Before you begin a confidential search.

Do you recruit for fully staffed private households?

Yes. We support principals and estate managers with appointments across private residences, country estates and international properties, from individual hires to complete household teams.

How do you ensure candidates are suitable for private households?

We look beyond a CV. Every candidate is assessed for professionalism, discretion, longevity, references and their ability to work seamlessly within private environments where trust is paramount.

Can you recruit internationally?

Yes. We regularly manage searches for clients across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and other international locations, tailoring each search to local requirements and family preferences.

What household roles do you cover?

We recruit House Managers, Estate Managers, Housekeepers, Butlers, Chefs, Chauffeurs, Security professionals, Maintenance staff and a wide range of private household appointments.

Hiring for a private residence or estate?

Tell us about the household, standards, schedule and team structure, and we will guide the search from brief to shortlist.

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