Shire & Wold is a boutique recruitment agency specialising in private households, family offices, and luxury hospitality, where discretion, trust, and long-term alignment matter above all else. We place Chief of Staff, Private PAs, Lifestyle Assistants, House and Estate Managers, Butlers, Private Chefs, Housekeepers, Nannies, Chauffeurs, and Yacht and Aviation crew across London, the Cotswolds, and internationally, including Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. From a single placement to a full household team, every search is handled with the same care, confidentiality, and attention to detail. We do not send volume. We find the right person.
We also partner with luxury hospitality groups and luxury brands, supporting them to build exceptional teams from the top down. From CEO and operational leadership to full front and back of house teams, every search is approached with the same discretion and precision we bring to every placement.
Seamless household operations, built around discretion and trust.
High-level support across personal, professional and lifestyle needs.
Recruitment that reflects brand standards and guest experience.
Senior and operational recruitment for luxury brands where people represent your product as much as your service.
Specialist crew and seasonal staff for globally mobile lifestyles and high-performance environments.
With a strong foundation across London, the Cotswolds and the Home Counties, we support clients both nationally and internationally. From private residences and country estates to yachts and global portfolios, we place exceptional staff wherever our clients need them.
We do not operate a volume-based, transactional model. Our approach is relationship-led, highly targeted and designed to deliver long-term success.
From defining the brief through to placement and beyond, we guide our clients through a structured and discreet hiring process, ensuring alignment not only on experience and skills, but on values, expectations and lifestyle fit.
