Contact 3 — Portland Private Staff

Our private household staffing arm was formally established in 2022 to run alongside our long-standing nanny placement service. As our client base grew, many families who initially approached us to find a nanny valued our personal, discreet and highly consultative approach to recruitment and subsequently asked us to support them with the appointment of additional household staff.

We provide a bespoke, relationship-led service, meticulously vetting and selecting exceptional candidates who demonstrate professionalism, reliability and excellence. Our personalised approach allows us to fully understand the unique dynamics of each household, enabling us to introduce candidates who integrate seamlessly and add long-term value. Discretion, confidentiality and exceptional service underpin every search we undertake.

Family Office Staffing & Advisory Solutions

We work directly with family offices, Principals, Chiefs of Staff and Estate Managers to support both the private and corporate elements of a family office structure. Beyond individual placements, we offer strategic advisory support, helping clients design, build and scale effective teams aligned with their operational, property and investment needs.

This includes advising on team structure, role definition, cross-functional collaboration, as well as sourcing senior-level professionals across operations, finance and estates. Our approach ensures clarity, efficiency and long-term stability within complex family office environments.

Global Reach

Our network is global, with successful placements across the UK, USA, Dubai, Australia, India and Spain. We work directly with Principals where preferred and also in close collaboration with family offices and Chiefs of Staff, ensuring a smooth, discreet and well-managed recruitment process at every level.

Roles We Specialise In

Private Household Roles

Housekeepers
Butlers
Valets
Private Chefs
Household Managers
Domestic Couples
Chauffeurs
Chalet Hosts
Yacht Staff
Gardeners

Family Office & Senior Operational Roles

Chiefs of Staff
Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
Family Office Directors
Property & Estate Managers
Operations Managers
Private PAs & EAs
Investment & Business Support Roles

We also support bespoke and niche requests, including gymnastic coaches, travelling tutors and violin teachers.

Portland Private Staff

Nanny and Domestic Staffing Solutions

Georgia McMillan

georgia@portlandprivatestaff.co.uk

+447789880892

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